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FEAR


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   FEAR
FEAR
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This year I had the wonderful privilege of photographing the S.E. Pennsylvania Red Cross Annual Holiday Children's Party in Center City Philadelphia. Children that probably would have had scanty (or NO) gifts were treated to multiple shopping bags filled with both fun and need-fulfilling items, a consultation with Santa, music, dancing, contests (with prizes) and fun activities--all donated by local corporations.
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This tiny little boy had just arrived and was taking off his coat, when two of the Red Cross HUGE mascots (Fred Cross and a big furry bright red Blood Drop) strode over to give him a hug.
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The boy was terrified and burst into sobs and tears and was nearly inconsolable.
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Michelle Alton

 
  Fred Cross and the Blood Drop
Fred Cross and the Blood Drop

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...and a bewildered baby!

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

The Red Cross Mascots


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December 29, 2012

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  A powerful image Michelle - It is Outstanding!


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December 29, 2012

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  This has gold written all over it, Michelle! A fabulous capture with such deep emotion in it. I look to see this on again. Of course I had to chuckle when I read why the boy had so much fear on his face. I think I would have fear too if a huge blood drop came at me!😃


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December 29, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  GREAT IMAGE

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December 29, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  I so enjoy the raw look of the people you take pictures of. No posing, just people being people with the different characteristics. Here this child clinging to dads leg for protection, it shows on his poor little face. Love the treatment and tones, the way you composed the picture. Photo journalism at its best Michelle.


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December 29, 2012

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice capture. Michelle. Cute little guy.


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December 29, 2012

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Amazing photo and treatment, Michelle. Funny story of how you got it - his expression is really serious.


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December 29, 2012

 

David Phalen
  Got to be a world rocking event for a person that size to be confronted by large, strange mascots.

You've done a remarkable job in capturing his fear. Hope he had a better time later.


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December 29, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  a great image!


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December 29, 2012

 

John Connolly
  A fantastic image beautifully presented Michelle! I love the expression! Well done!


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December 29, 2012

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Great portrait and capture of the little girl's emotions, Michelle -- lovely light!


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December 29, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Amazing photo- winner!


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December 29, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  Wow, what a great capture and story!You nailed this one Michelle!


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December 29, 2012

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  What a WONDERFUL story telling capture, Michelle! :-) k


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December 29, 2012

 

Tammy D. Ferren
  Straight into my favorites! Photography at it's best. The composition and framing is just perfect and the emotion you captured. Love it.


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December 29, 2012

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Fantastic shot, Michelle!


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December 29, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  You captured the moment perfectly and the story that goes with this image makes it a winner in my book.


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December 29, 2012

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  It's so ironical that the charity event gave the little boy fear. Outstanding presentation in monochrome to convey the emotion so effectively. Excellent work Michelle!!


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December 30, 2012

 

Jyri Vissak
  Great portrait here!


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December 30, 2012

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Great emotional portrait Michelle. Got behind as had to pronounce my best friend of 40 years Sunday, funeral is Friday.


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January 02, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A gorgeous capture with so much emotional impact!


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January 03, 2013

 

Amy Weiss
  Such a wonderfully emotive shot, Michelle. Fantastic!


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January 04, 2013

 

Stephen Zacker
  Terrific story telling image


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January 05, 2013

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Wonderful evocative image, Michelle, and the mood is perfectly complemented by the black and white. Very nice!


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January 05, 2013

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  Perfect portrait Michelle! GREAT capture of this little one!


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January 05, 2013

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Michelle, this is outstanding in every way....fabulous portrait work!


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January 14, 2013

 

Liz blahh
  CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!


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January 23, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations!! This is so excellent Michelle!


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January 23, 2013

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Magnificent capture, congratulations.


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January 23, 2013

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,my friend!!!


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January 23, 2013

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Outstanding Michelle, congrats on your super finalist!

jo ann c.



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January 23, 2013

 
- Ann Coates

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  So pleased to see this get the recognition it deserves. Congratulations on your superb finalist Michelle.


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January 23, 2013

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  INCREDIBLE work & finalist, Michelle! CONGRATS my friend!


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January 23, 2013

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  The whole story can be read in this boys eyes which you captured and presented so perfectly! I think I see gold in his eyes! Congratulations on this "fearful" finalist Michelle!


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January 23, 2013

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  WOW! I missed this the first time around so I'm doubly glad to see it now, Michelle! What a powerful and emotional capture...it has Winner written all over it! Huge Congrats on this superb Finalist!


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January 23, 2013

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  Huge Congrats Michelle on your finalist win!


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January 23, 2013

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle!


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January 23, 2013

 

Susan Williams
  Congratulations, Michelle. Great candid portrait!


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January 23, 2013

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  touching finalist Michelle, congratulations!!!


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January 24, 2013

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle! This looks winner to me already!


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January 24, 2013

 

Barbara Mason
  Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle - a beautifully composed b/w image !!!


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January 24, 2013

 

Renee Doyle
  Super portrait work Michelle!! BIG congratulations to you!


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January 24, 2013

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  A deeply touching image, Michelle. Congratulations!!


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January 24, 2013

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Congratulations on your finalist!


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January 24, 2013

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  ---------"CONGRATULATIONS"--------------
--------"GOOD LUCK IN THE NEXT ROUND"---
AWESOME SO FULL OF LIFE AND EMOTION


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January 24, 2013

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  WoW

Congratulations Mickey

This is a winner!!


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January 24, 2013

 

Danny B. Head
  This is a winner in my eyes! Awesome capture! Congrtas!


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January 24, 2013

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle!


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January 24, 2013

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Such a terrific capture ... Congratulations!


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January 24, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  This is haunting, Michelle. The big, big sea of the world and dad's leg as anchor. Congratulations.


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January 24, 2013

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle!


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January 24, 2013

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on your wonderful finalist Michelle!


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January 24, 2013

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Hope this is a winner. Congratulations on the Finalist Michelle.


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January 24, 2013

 

Terry T. Ruvalcaba
  congrats, well deserved!


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January 24, 2013

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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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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January 24, 2013

 

John Connolly
  Huge congratulations on your finalist Michelle! I hope it moves onto gold for you!


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January 24, 2013

 
- Lydia Williams

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  What a wonderful image, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist award...yes, and hope it moves on to the gold too!


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January 24, 2013

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Congratulations Michelle!


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January 24, 2013

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  So happy to see this again Michelle, congrats and good luck!


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January 24, 2013

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Congratulation on finalist, Michelle


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January 24, 2013

 
- Lucy Abrao

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  Congratulations on this finalist.
Lucy


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January 24, 2013

 
- Ken Smith

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  Excellent work, Michelle. Congrats to you!!


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January 24, 2013

 

Lana Arcemont
  Congratulations, Michelle!


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January 24, 2013

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Awesome storytelling portrait, Michelle!
It's a masterpiece!

Congrats on your Finalist, and best wishes for the next round!
Debby


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January 24, 2013

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  You really captured the emotion, Michelle, congratulations on your beautiful finalist.


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January 24, 2013

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Awesome portrait...congratulations and good luck!!!


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January 24, 2013

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Wow that little face has so much written across it. Wonderful capture! Congrats on your finalist award.


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January 24, 2013

 

Lois Adomite
  Wonderful portrait, congratulations on your finalist


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January 25, 2013

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  I don't know how I ever missed this photo Michelle but best of luck on a well deserved finalist photo and good luck in the next round.


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January 25, 2013

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Congratulations, Michelle! I can see why he was scared - at that age I would have been terrified.


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January 26, 2013

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and best luck on a truly fantastic finalist!!


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January 26, 2013

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!
Merna


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January 28, 2013

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  A wonderful portrait!!! Congratulations Michelle!


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January 28, 2013

 
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