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NOT "Blues Brothers"
NOT "Blues Brothers"

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Was lucky enough to be invited with two other photographers to tag along with our Meetup Club's leader at the Joe Frazier funeral on Monday.
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When we arrived, along with perhaps a hundred or more other press photographers and Papparazi, it wasn't long before the Church's PR people came out and told us that it had been decided NOT to allow cameras inside. So we were, essentially, Paparazzi for the day!
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Still, it was a new experience and I did see many celebrities--from quite a distance, and with lots of visual obstacles. An exception was Rev. Jesse Jackson who gave interviews and photo ops! I have about 40 shots posted on my website, if anyone is interested.
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It was difficult to get IDs on the people in the crowd of 5000 or more in attendance as they made their ways through the massive parking lot, to and from their cars and stretch limos.
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I'm 99% sure that these were "true" brothers.

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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AS ALWAYS A GREAT B&W NO PUN INTENDED.

TRUE STORY I WAS ONCE PICED UP AND HUGGED LIKE A LITTLE KID BY SMOKIN JOE. HONESTLY!!!! Not an easy task as I was about 230 LBS at the time. Can not imagine being HIT by the Champ. BTW HE WAS DRUNK AS A SKUNK after a Boxing Party at the UN....

Jack


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November 17, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
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member since: 12/21/2007 Great portrait capture Michelle, that must have been some day you had!!
Great for you to be invited, must have been fun to be a papparazi for a day!!
11/17/2011 3:18:15 AM


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November 17, 2011

 

Gregory R. Gaskin
  Outstanding B&W and narrative.


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November 17, 2011

 
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  Well you found something good to shoot, anyway. Super!!


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November 17, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Fabulous b&w portrait,Michelle!Great lighting and composition!


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November 17, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  The queen of B&W is at it again. This is wonderful Michelle!


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November 17, 2011

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  Wow...how cool is this!!! Great story with the photo too....Thanks Michelle...as always...the best!


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November 17, 2011

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Fantastic B&W


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November 17, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Terrific portrait, Michelle - must have been quite an experience!


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November 17, 2011

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

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  Wow! Lucky you to have such an experience, Michelle...this is an excellent capture, perfect B&W tonality!


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November 17, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  a wonderful b&w!


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November 17, 2011

 

David Phalen
  An excellent B&W portrait captured under difficult conditions!!


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November 17, 2011

 

John Connolly
  A superb portrait, Michelle, I am very impressed with your low POV!


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November 17, 2011

 

Avril Young
  wow, lucky you Michelle, once in a life time experience...terrific capture tones and lighting...


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November 17, 2011

 

Ian M. Hill
  Well done Michelle,this works so well in B&W,you were so lucky to be able to attend.


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November 17, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

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  Must have been a real opener and certainly an experience. This portrait is impressive.


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November 17, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Great portrait and info, Michelle!! Too bad you couldn't take cameras inside...


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November 17, 2011

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Wonderful portrait! Nice work!


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November 18, 2011

 

Joanna Madloch
  Very nice portrait, Michelle.


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November 18, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Great journalism and portrait capture Michelle!


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November 19, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Terrific documentary capture, Michelle, and perfect portrait in B&W! Must have been very exciting...thanks for sharing it with us!


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November 19, 2011

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Great in B&W Michelle and congrats on the invite.


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November 20, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  My goodness what a fabulous opportunity to be a part of. This is a remarkable portrait and very well presented.


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November 23, 2011

 
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