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SPIRITS with a VIEW


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   SPIRITS with a VIEW
SPIRITS with a VIEW

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Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the second major garden cemetery in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998.
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The cemetery has spectacular vistas and thousands of 19th- and 20th-century marble and granite funerary monuments on 74 acres terraced above the Schuylkill River in the East Falls section of the city.
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Obelisks dot the rolling terrain, which is highlighted by elaborately sculpted hillside tombs and mausoleums. Overall, Laurel Hill contains more than 33,000 monuments.
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Among other historic figures, 33 Civil War Generals, including George Meade, rest in beautiful peace here. A more recent grave is that of Harry Kalas,Hall of Fame voice of the Philadelphia Phillies. There is also a tombstone for Adrian Balboa, the fictional wife of "Rocky!"
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Avril Young
 

my goodness what a view those people have who are resting there......actually I love walking around very old cemeteries...excellent capture, love the bridge in the distance...stunning Michelle..


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September 08, 2011

 

Gord MacEachern
  The composition is fantastic Michelle, beautifully photographed, with very interesting info!!


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September 08, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Fabulous pov, light and scene, Michelle.


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September 08, 2011

 

Gregory R. Gaskin
  A different and very interesting POV, I never would have thought to photograph it from that POV and as clearly demonstrated by this photo that was a great choice on you part. I hope to see more pictures from this wonderfully scenic spot. Interesting narrative, although I find the Adrian Balboa tombstone a little peculiar.


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September 08, 2011

 

Deb Taylor
  WOW!!! Wondeful shot! Great POV! Very interesting.


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September 08, 2011

 

Alan L. Borror
  Gorgeous image and a wonderfully interesting narrative, Michelle!


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September 08, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Superb lighting, composition, and pov in this peace-filled scene, Michelle.


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September 08, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  well they do have a wonderful view... great capture!


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September 08, 2011

 

Stephen Zacker
  Like the depth this has. Cool title also


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September 08, 2011

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Interesting info Michelle and a very beautiful image and view!


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September 08, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  Excellent perspective and clarity!!!


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September 08, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Nice interest in the foregound, mid range and background... love the way the curving road leads your eye through the image!


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September 08, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  The leading lines and curves heading to the light make this a fantastic composition Michelle. The trees frame it nicely. The information is so interesting. Thanks for sharing it.


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September 08, 2011

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  A very beautiful scenic view you captured Michelle!


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September 08, 2011

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding pov and capture Michelle!


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September 08, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Lovely image with fabulous composition,Michelle!


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September 08, 2011

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Wonderful view and fantastic composition and perspective Michelle.


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September 08, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Once again, you have absolutely nailed the perfect perspective and framing, Michelle.


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September 08, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Love this, Michelle! Excellent pov, treatment and great sky!


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September 08, 2011

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  AWESOME-WELL DONE


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September 08, 2011

 
- Ann Varley

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  Love this scene ... from the immediate to the distant, everything just works!

+RIP Adrian


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September 08, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  What a convergence of lines, concepts, and views. Beautiful work, Michelle.


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September 08, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Wonderful capture and pov :)


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September 08, 2011

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Nice seeing and comp!


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September 08, 2011

 

David Phalen
  OK I just love everything about this image!!

Hope the latest rain deluge hasn't caused you too much trouble!!


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September 08, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Inspirational!


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September 08, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Great composition, love the leading lines Michelle!

jo ann c,


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September 08, 2011

 
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  Terrific POV and an awesome shot, Michelle!


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September 08, 2011

 

Ian M. Hill
  A beauty Michelle,well done.


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September 08, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Beautiful lines, curves and masterfully composed, Michelle!!


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September 08, 2011

 

Jessica Jenney
  Fabulous composition and POV, Michelle! Love how you've framed the bridge in the background.


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September 09, 2011

 

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  And some view at that!! Great POV & info. Well done.


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September 10, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Wonderfull POV,composition and storytelling image Michelle!


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September 11, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Awesome perspective leading the eye directly to the bridge then back in to study the other elements in the image...love the lones, details, and comp of it all!


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September 11, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Another great composition with marvelous perspective, Michelle! It's all been said above - the leading lines of the road, the way you've framed the bridge in the background and the foreground details - and very good use of nice, soft, color with excellent detail.


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September 11, 2011

 

Steve M. Harrington
  A really interesting approach to a complex scene, Michelle!
Steve


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September 12, 2011

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Awesome imgage...fantatic leading lines. Wonderful POV and depth. Very well done !!


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September 15, 2011

 

Cyndy Doty
  Great capture! Sounds like a wonderful place - we always love visiting cemeteries with historic and visual appeal.


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September 24, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on another wonderful finalist :)


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October 18, 2011

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats on this fabulous finalist, Michelle!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations again Michelle on another superb finalist.


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October 18, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  I love how my eye is pulled through the images by the lines and shapes. Congrats!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  So beautiful Michelle, Congratulations on your finalist!


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October 18, 2011

 

Ian M. Hill
  Glad to see this in the finals Michelle,congratulations.


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October 18, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Beautiful Finalist... big congrats, Michelle!!


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October 18, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on your finalist for this fantastic image, Michelle!


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October 18, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your beautiful finalist Michelle!


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October 18, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  So happy to see this again, Michelle! One of my favorites and a wonderful comp. Congrats again on the Finalist!


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October 18, 2011

 

Graeme yew Chow
  So wonderful perspective and detail , Michelle. Hope to see this again.


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October 18, 2011

 
- Dianne Brin

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  Another Congratulations in order Michelle! :)


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October 18, 2011

 

Nancy Marie Ricketts
  Congratulations, Michelle, on your finalist award for this awesome shot.


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October 18, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!!


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October 18, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Whoohoo racking them up girl!!! Congrats again for another finalist award.


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October 18, 2011

 

Bill Johnson
  Congrats on your finalist and good luck!


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October 19, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Congratulations on your fantastic finalist,Michelle!!!:-)


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October 19, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Another beauty, Michelle - congratulations!


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October 19, 2011

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Great month Michelle and yet again congratulations


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October 19, 2011

 
- John Rivera

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  This is beautiful! Congratulations Michelle on your 2nd finalist!!!!!!


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October 19, 2011

 

Boyd L. Alexander
  Another big Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Michelle!!


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October 19, 2011

 

Richard B. Hallick
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist.


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southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Another beautiful finalist, congrats again, Michelle!


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October 19, 2011

 

Jack Ryan
  Outstanding...congratulations.


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October 19, 2011

 
- Susan D. Royce

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  Congratulations Michelle. Fantastic!


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October 19, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Michele....

Love it...

jo ann c.


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October 19, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Fantastic capture, Michelle! Big congratulations!


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October 19, 2011

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulations Michelle. I love your commentary and the curve of the walkway as well as the entire package.


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October 19, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS again Michelle, this is wonderful!! <><


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October 19, 2011

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Interesting info and a fabulous image, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist!


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October 19, 2011

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  Keep it coming.....Congratulations on this wonderful image and great title. Thank you again for putting history and other tid bits of info with your images....On to Gold! =^..^=


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October 19, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Beautiful Michelle!! Congrats again!!


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October 19, 2011

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  CONGRATULATIONS


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October 19, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Congratulations on another well deserved finalist Michelle!


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October 20, 2011

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great comp on this shot, another big congrats!


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October 20, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is an awesome image, Michelle! Superb POV, details, DOF and exposure. Huge congratulations on another EXCELLENT finalist! Deb


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October 20, 2011

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Love this one..Huge congratulations on a fantastic finalist. Hope to see it again with the Gold !!


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October 20, 2011

 
- Charles C. Berkeley

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  Very peaceful image. Congratulations on your Finalist.


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October 20, 2011

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Magnificent Michelle!!! Colors, details, "COMPOSITION" and depth of field are all great. Congratulations!, Allen


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October 21, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Michelle!


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October 22, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  Your having a great month Michelle. Congratulations again.


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October 23, 2011

 

David M. Montero
  Congratulations on your finalist selection Michelle!!!


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October 23, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
I am so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna



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October 25, 2011

 

Sharon Sawyer
  WTG, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved August & September finalists!!!


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October 26, 2011

 
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