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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   GO FLYERS!
GO FLYERS!

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In a lifetime, I don't remember EVER having watched a hockey game all the way through. But walking around the streets of Philadelphia, one cannot help but notice that the City is electrified with the Flyers, coming from a two-game deficit, and miraculously fighting back to be tied 2 games to 2 in the Championship series!
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Shoeshine nook at the Reading Terminal Market.
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Raw, Manual settings, no flash.
ISO:800, f5, 1/30s, 38mm(equiv)
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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Well, I've never watched a hockey game of any length, and probably never will, but I love this shot! It's really great! I didn't know they still had shoeshine places either, so I guess I don't get around enough.


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June 06, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Michelle, this is just so good, a stunning presentation!!!!
This should grace the front cover of a magazine!!
Hope, better yet, we "will" see this one again!!


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June 06, 2010

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Morning Mickey!!
This has it All!!
Love the expression
He doesn't look like a Big Tipper ;0)
Excellent Work!!!


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June 06, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Besides all the expertise you have with photo techniques. I want to congratulate you on the over all shot. I thought these shoe shine benches were something of the past like a steam engine. Well done and captured so well, it is nostalgic to me, because the last one I ever saw was in Union Station in KC to many years ago.

Congratulations well traveled person. PECOS it is.


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June 06, 2010

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Such a neat scene and your treatment is fantastic. Kind of Norman Rockwellish to me. Way to go!!!!


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June 06, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  This is fantastic, Michelle!!! Perfect effects for this great street scene...should definitely grace the cover of a magazine...love it!!

Patti


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June 06, 2010

 

Kaye Burazin
  this is a lovely piece of Americana. Rockwell style


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June 06, 2010

 

Antonio Amen
  Hi! Michelle;
Very nice shot, thank you for commentmy photos.
Kind regards
António


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June 06, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Terrific story telling photo with great effects, wonderful composition and sharp detail, Michelle!!!


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June 06, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Wonderful capture and love the commentary even though I'm for the Hawks!


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June 06, 2010

 

Sharon C. Hinze
  It's all been said....so I'll just say I am thoroughly enjoying your unique Philadelphia Story; the street photography is phenomenal like this image.
Sharon


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June 06, 2010

 

Mike Clime
  Nice capture and treatment! Like the guys expression!


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June 06, 2010

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Gosh I love this one, Michelle. Your treatment was a perfect choice for the affect. Phili has been great for your creative eye!!! :)

Have a great week!

-Laura


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June 06, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  I'm also loving your street images! This is a classic! Just look at all the detail of all that stuff! Absolutely fabulous shot. It sure does look like a Rockwell!


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June 06, 2010

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  PERFECT effects for this EXCELLENT image, Michelle!!! <><


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June 06, 2010

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful find and capture, Michelle..


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June 06, 2010

 

John Connolly
  What an incredible story telling image Michelle! A wonderful capture of this little nook!


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June 06, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  He does not look like a happy camper~ An awesome composition! :) What's hockey? LoL I do know GOooooo Sabers though as my dad watches Buffalo hockey, baseball and football!!


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June 06, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Wow, this is fantastic Michelle. Superb treatment you have given it. It works really well with this image.


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June 06, 2010

 
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  Outstanding capture, Michelle! Awesome human interest shot...with great detail, color and comp!


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June 06, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Such a great scene - Love the look of the guy having his shoes shined. Great work.
JP


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June 06, 2010

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  This would make Norman Rockwell jealous! I'm a Bruins fan and lived near Chicago so I guess I can root for the Flyers this one time!


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June 06, 2010

 
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  Wonderful story telling picture Michelle. I love the effect that you used on this as it makes it so complete. I have to agree with all the rest Norman Rockwell would be jealous of this shot. Great job.


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June 06, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Love it,Michelle!Awesome capture,great treatments,colors and timing!


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June 06, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Terrific shot and presentation, Michelle!


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June 06, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Your treatment on this excellent story telling capture is superb Michelle!!!! Love everything about it!


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June 06, 2010

 

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton
  This is really great..


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June 06, 2010

 

Ian M. Hill
  Michelle,all I can say is absolutely brilliant!!


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June 06, 2010

 

Dick W. Wyatt
  This is a wonderful picture. I just love it !!

Believe it or not I've had a shine at a stand in my home town--oh so many years ago. I even remember the kid who worked there.


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June 07, 2010

 

Brett Dolsen
  Wonderfull pose,treatment and composition Michelle!


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June 07, 2010

 
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  OUTSTANDING, Michelle...definitely a large dose of Norman Rockwellian (spell check says no such word but I'll ignore it!) flavor here...excellent treatment - really genius work...hoping to see this one again - and again, once more!


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June 07, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  A classic here, Michelle! Did not know they still existed but glad you found one! Certainly cover material & good luck with this indeed! Brilliant!


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June 07, 2010

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Awesome capture Michelle. Peter


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June 07, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Great image Michelle...reminds me of a Norman Rockwell.


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June 07, 2010

 

Howard B. Cheek
  Great interest, love the stoic look of the guy in the chair. Like this PS treatment as well, looks great! :)


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June 10, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  Wonderful Shot!


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June 10, 2010

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Wow, Michelle - there is just SO-O much to take the interest in this image - one's eyes just keep moving about...trying to take it all in!! :o)

Fabulous work, my friend...but the shoeshine patron doesn't look TOO excited about "havin' his pic-cha took" - lol!! I hope you got his model release - ha!! ;o)


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June 11, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Well, he gave me the thumbs up when I asked if I could shoot him!

I think he was just trying too hard not to pose!


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June 11, 2010

 

Melissa McCabe
  Great slice of life image, nicely done : ) -mm


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June 12, 2010

 

Michael Umbreit
  Michelle - This is such a great shot!! So much to look at and details galore!! - Mike


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June 15, 2010

 

Arturo Guerra
  Lovely story telling scene with great processing, Michelle. Excellent work!


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June 16, 2010

 

Marisol Pastor
  Wonderful scene and excellent image. Like the color and treatment.


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June 16, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Love this classic urban scene and your presentation of it, Michelle. Used to enjoy watching hockey a long time ago when I could watch a team in person. Don't like it on TV though.


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June 16, 2010

 

Lester A. Garcia
  One of your best, Michelle. Congratulations for a photo excellently created.


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June 20, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Wow I love this.....its a real eye popper.....love the treatment Michelle


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June 20, 2010

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Love this Michelle. Much nostalgia with the photo. Takes me back to the 50's and 60's.


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June 27, 2010

 
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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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July 12, 2010

 

Lester A. Garcia
  Congratulations, Michelle. This should get one of the top golds.


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July 12, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Terrific human interest capture with perfect effects, Michelle. Congratulations on the finalist and very good luck in the next round.


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July 12, 2010

 
- Becky J. Parkinson

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  Fantastic image and effects, Michelle! I love it. Congratulations on your much-deserved finalist!


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July 12, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congrats on your wonderful finalist :-)


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July 12, 2010

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Congratulations!


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July 12, 2010

 
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  Congrats, Michelle, on this captivating story telling finalist!

Debby


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July 12, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Remember it well! CONGRATULATIONS on this superb finalist, Michelle! WTG!


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July 12, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  Love this..missed it on the first round. Congrats!


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July 12, 2010

 

Carol Teal
  So interesting to look at and I love the FX. Such a wonderful capture! Congrats on your finalist!


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July 12, 2010

 

Mukesh Srivastava
  Huge congrats for another wonderful Finalist Win, Michelle!!!! Good luck for the Gold!!!!!


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July 12, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Good on you, Michelle. Well deserved! :)
Steve


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July 12, 2010

 

Wm Nosal
  Congratulations!


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July 12, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats.


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July 12, 2010

 

Erin Appelbaum
  Awesome finalist Michelle. Congrats. Peter


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July 13, 2010

 

gary lightner
  congratulations! it deserves more than a finalist. it's one of those photos you can study for quite a while and enjoy every minute.


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July 13, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  This is such a great scene, Michelle, and I'm so glad to see it as a finalist.


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July 13, 2010

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Fantastic scene, Michelle...Tells a story...Congratulations on your finalist!


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July 13, 2010

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Whoooooooooo Hoooooooooo!!! WTG, Michelle! HUGE congratulations on "ALL" your outstanding finalists and all the best in the next round!!!


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July 13, 2010

 
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  What a terrific image, Michelle, warm congratulations!


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July 13, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on the Finalist!


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July 13, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Congrats Michelle on a fantastic finalist and good luck in the next round.


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July 13, 2010

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalists, Michelle -- what a fun image this is!!


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July 14, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your Finalist Award for June, 2010. Merna


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July 14, 2010

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Congratulations Michelle! I would have made it gold.


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July 15, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  You are having a great month Michelle. Congratulations again on this fantastic finalist.


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July 17, 2010

 
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