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Too Late for Rustoleum


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Too Late for Rustoleum
Too Late for Rustoleum

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The heavily rusted gate and lock at Lynnewood Hall, an abandoned 110-room neoclassical revival mansion in Elkins Park, (suburb of Philadelphia) Pennsylvania.
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The huge building that once welcomed presidents and the wealthiest and most aristocratic of guests is now an elegant crumbling ruin.

Lynnewood Hall is said to be the largest surviving Gilded Age mansion in the Philadelphia area. It is built from Indiana limestone and was famous for its large art gallery. The home's collection was on public display at Lynnewood Hall from 1915 to 1940 when the collection of more than 2,000 sculptures, paintings, decorative art, and porcelains were donated to the National Gallery of Art.
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The home also had a ballroom, swimming pool, wine cellars and its own electrical power plant.
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(above info excerpted from the Luxist website.)
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 
- Leslie McLain

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Fantastic capture and texture, Michelle.


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October 03, 2012

 
- John Rivera

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  Great capture here Michelle.
Great detail!


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October 03, 2012

 

Julie Burnett
  Wonderful colors and textures, Michelle!! P.s., SPE stands for Smart Photo Editor, a very inexpensive and fun program!


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October 03, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Good eye to find this one, Michelle - excellent composition and textures.


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October 03, 2012

 

Stephen Zacker
  Like the colors and rust


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October 03, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  LOL on your title---accurate for sure! Love the old lock, chain, and gate, great detail and texture!


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October 03, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Terrific composition and detail! Sure would love to have seen this place in its heyday!


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October 03, 2012

 

David Hurt
  Love your composition here, well done


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October 03, 2012

 

Julianne Bradford
  Great story and capture. Makes you wonder at what's behind the gate Michelle


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October 03, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Nice old rusty capture! Sand blasting might save it! Too bad they are just letting it all fade away.


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October 03, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Fantastic textures and colours here Michelle. Shame about the mansion behind it. I guess the rusting chain and lock say it all.


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October 03, 2012

 
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  Superb details and texture Michelle.


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October 03, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Some nice quality rust there Michelle! A great find and capture and thanks for the history!


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October 03, 2012

 

Anita Hogue
  Awesome Michelle! I think you've been hanging around Mike's gallery too much. LOL!

Fabulous details and textures!


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October 03, 2012

 

Daniella Puente
  Superb detail Michelle!


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October 03, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Great find and detail, Michelle!!
Too bad it's been left to decay...


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October 03, 2012

 

Avril Young
  Terrific capture and info about the Hall, wonderful detail and texture..


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October 04, 2012

 

Nadia Paul
  The textures are wonderful Michelle - great capture!


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October 04, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Great find and capture Michelle, love anything old and rusted as there always seems to be a story to go with it.


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October 04, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  So it is abandoned and just sitting there? It surely is costing the city $$. What a shame! But it makes for wonderful photo opportunity - great rust and great composition, Michelle!


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October 04, 2012

 

Lana Arcemont
  Excellent detail and texture, Michelle!


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October 05, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Love the textures on this Finalist my friend. Congratulations.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  The colours and textures in this image are wonderful Michelle. Congrats on this finalist award.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Michael Kelly

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  Wonderful detail and great color Michelle! Congratulations.


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November 29, 2012

 

Susan Williams
  Congratulations, Michelle. Beautiful details and a very interesting story.


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November 29, 2012

 

Nadia Paul
  Congratulations on another wonderful finalist Michelle!


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November 29, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on another fantastic finalist Michelle.


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November 29, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  Fantastic close up Michelle… Congratulations on your finalist!


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November 30, 2012

 

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


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November 30, 2012

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle!!!!


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November 30, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Congratulations Michelle!


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November 30, 2012

 

Sharon Sawyer
  HUGE congratulations on your fabulous finalists, Michelle, and all the best in the next round! Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!!!


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November 30, 2012

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Congratulation again Michelle on another great finalist.


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November 30, 2012

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Wow, great details!! Congratulations on the finalist!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Rust is our friend, and it certainly was yours here, Michelle. Beautiful framing from you, as always. Congratualtions.


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November 30, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Michelle on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <><


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November 30, 2012

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  What an example of the beauty of rust! Congratulations, Michelle, on another excellent finalist!
Debby


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November 30, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  CONGRATS
Love the Title & the RUST FOLKS ARE IN LOVE WITH THIS NO QUESTION !!!

Jack


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November 30, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle!


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November 30, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  This is really a deserving Finalist, Michelle! Congratulations!


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November 30, 2012

 

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


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December 01, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  CONGRATULATIONS on another Fabulous Finalist, Michelle!!!!! WTG!!! :)


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December 01, 2012

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  WTG!! Congratulations again on another wonderful finalist.


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December 01, 2012

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Love the texture, congratulations on your finalist!


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December 02, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
  To my photo friend:
Look back with pride,
Look forward with excitement,
Enjoy the success of the day.
CONGRATULATIONS! Merna


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December 02, 2012

 
louisewolbers.com - Louise Wolbers

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  Love these simple but interesting shots. Character!


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