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This is one of the organizers of the annual Fiddling Competition yesterday at Howell Living History Farm in Lambertville, NJ.
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He was in this stance for every performance, but when I shot this, he was listening to the amazing playing of a 13-year-old musician (see the remarks area)
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What a good time was had by all! Another high point was the home-made vanilla and blueberry ice cream that was made with cream from a Howell Farm cow and ice from their ice house. Farmer Jim hooked the bucket containing the ingredients to a 100-year old Stover farm motor to complete the process.
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The subject of this photo plays a MEAN banjo!
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Michelle Alton

 
  Young Fiddler
Young Fiddler

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Boy, was he AMAZING!
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 


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I have a video recording of this young man's winning performance.
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August 26, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Sounds like a wonderful day with some great performances by some talented musicians! ... and your talk of vanilla & blueberry ice cream is making me drool! :)

I love both images here, Michelle! The close-up of the organizer really focuses on his deep concentration, whereas the added image tells the whole story! Beautiful colour and detail in both! Fabulous captures and work, Michelle! :)


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August 26, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Oh wow, does that look like fun or what! Wish I was there.


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August 26, 2012

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  A great location portrait Michelle - He sure was getting into the music for sure!


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August 26, 2012

 

Gord MacEachern
  Fantastic images and description Michelle, sounds like a great time was had by all!!!


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August 26, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  I would have LOVED to be there for this, Michelle! Terrific capture!


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August 26, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Michelle,Beautiful capture my friend.You would love our fiddling competition in Jan,72 degrees and no snow!!!!


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August 26, 2012

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Really wonderful capture Michelle! Sounds like a day of fun!


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August 26, 2012

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  This picture can talk....a truly wonderful capture,Michelle! Love it!!


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August 26, 2012

 

Mike F. Anderson
  A great environmental candid portrait Michelle. I like both this intimate crop and the expanded view with the banjo player equally well. Great story telling image!


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August 26, 2012

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful study, beautifully presented Michelle! I give you ten out of ten for this one!


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August 26, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  By the look and expression on his face I'd say this will be a performance he will not soon forget. It was entering his heart. :)

Wonderful storytelling and timing on your part Michelle, as always.

-Laura :)


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August 26, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  PLUS- you didn't mention his FASHION SENSE!! I would love to have overalls that color as well as his shirt!!! LOL!!


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August 26, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  As always Michelle a beautiful capture (both of them) and a great story to go with them. Every time I visit my son in NJ I always tell him that I can't wait to move there because of all the photo opportunities there are between where he lives and PA.


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August 26, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Somehow "musician" just fits this guy so well...great capture of his music appreciation and concentration, Michelle!!


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August 26, 2012

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Excellent, Michelle!


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August 26, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  He looks totally absorbed!!! Excellent capture of this wonderful event Michelle!


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August 27, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  You captured the moment here Michelle, he is totally engrossed. Sounds like a wonderful day and that icecream sounds delicious.


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August 27, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  Fantastic capture


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August 27, 2012

 

Antonio Amen
  Hi! Michelle, nice portrait.


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August 27, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  beautifully captured!


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August 27, 2012

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Really superb captures, both of them, Michelle!! What a treat it must have been to hear all that music...AND be able to capture images of the fiddlers plying their craft as well!! :-)


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August 27, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  A wonderful image, Michelle, and the story that goes with it is terrific, as well. Thanks for sharing!


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August 27, 2012

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  Michelle....I'm catching up with viewing my favs at BP....your portfolio (as always) is just filled with magnificent "street" photography.....man oh man...photojournalist you are in fact! This one caught my eye....then the shot of the young fiddler...!!!! yes indeed. Where will you post the video of the winning performance? I'd love to see it & hear it. Have a glorious day! =^..^=


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September 06, 2012

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Congratulation on this amazing finalist, Michelle


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September 24, 2012

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  Yahooo......Congratulations Michelle....now let's see this one again! Cheers =^..^=


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September 24, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 3 wonderful Finalists this month!!!!! AWESOME work!!! :)
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September 24, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Great capture. Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle.


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September 24, 2012

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Fantastic portrait, Michelle. Congratulations!!


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September 24, 2012

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Fantastic story telling captures, Michelle! Big congratulations!


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September 24, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Michelle on a well deserved finalist and best of luck in the next round.


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September 24, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats Michelle on this fantatic finalist! :)


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September 24, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your superb finalist Michelle.


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September 24, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your beautiful finalist Michelle!!!


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September 24, 2012

 

Lester A. Garcia
  Beautiful portrait, Michelle. Deserving finalist and winner(?).


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September 24, 2012

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Congratulations on this finalist, Michelle!


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September 24, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations on this delightful Finalist full of intense emotion!


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September 24, 2012

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Michelle!


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September 24, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your superb finalist, Michelle!

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September 24, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  I think he may be exhausted. lol Congrats!


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September 24, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! A terrific image.


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September 24, 2012

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Michelle, congratulations on your very cool finalist!


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September 24, 2012

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Well caught, Michelle! Congratulations!


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September 24, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  ----------"CONGRATULATIONS"-------------


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September 24, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist!


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September 24, 2012

 

Avril Young
  congratulations on this stunning photo..


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September 24, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle!!


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September 24, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Congratulations Michelle---a beautiful and striking portrait!


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September 25, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Love the contemplative pose and the environment here, Michelle. Congratulations.


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September 25, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  Love it Michelle! Congrats!


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September 25, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Fantastic finalist Michelle!

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September 25, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Congratulations on another beautiful Finalist my friend.


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September 25, 2012

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations Michelle, a great story telling finalist!!!


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September 25, 2012

 
- Michele Peterson

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  I would have loved to have been there! My family enjoys fiddling and banjos. I'd love to see the video if you post it somewhere, let me know! Congratulations on this wonderful story telling portrait's finalist!


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September 25, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  I love your capture of people and emotion. Congrats on this finalist award.


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September 25, 2012

 

Louisa Hancock
  Congratulations Michelle a great finalist image


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September 26, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thought I commented on this earlier, Michelle, b/c I remember it so well! Great portrait of this guy in the moment, marvelous candid and a terrific story behind it, as usual! So glad to see it as a Finalist, Congratulations!


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September 27, 2012

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  WoW Mickey!!
This is incredible!!
I love how his hands are clasped as if to hold on to the moment
His head, bowed slightly as if in reverence and tilted to catch the music as it drifts by

I Love it!!

Congratulations!!


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September 28, 2012

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your beautiful finalist Michelle!


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September 28, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna


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September 30, 2012

 
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