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Gimme SHELTER!


 
  Gimme SHELTER!
Gimme SHELTER!

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It started with a few sprinkles, then turned to light, warm, steady rain, that was actually pleasant for strolling during the Car Show and Street Festival in Philadelphia last weekend. But THEN....suddenly, with a resounding, TERRIFYING clap of thunder straight from the angry sword of Thor, the skies opened with historic vengeance!
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Festival attendees vied for the shelter afforded by shop doorways. Already drenched (with both cameras shoved under my teeshirt) I finally was able to duck into the doorway of this coffee shop, while a soaking-wet Bill ran for the car, about a half mile away.
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What could I do but take a few photos of my surroundings?
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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Nice details, light, and comp! Instant Fav!!!


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August 02, 2013

 
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  It was time well spent, Michelle.
Lovely still life with extraordinary balance and light.


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August 02, 2013

 

Anita Hogue
  It is a beautiful sill! You are a true photographer!


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August 02, 2013

 
- William C. Raco

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  Ever vigilant!
Excellent way to turn a bad situation in your favor, Michelle


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August 02, 2013

 

frank w. degenhardt
  The picture is beautiful and looks to offer us some fascinating and beautiful ways to brew coffee but its your story that took me in. Not only are you a very talented photographer, but your use of the pen and word is exceptional. I just love how you described the rain, what the people were doing to avoid it, the taking advantage of the situation for taking pictures. Beautiful in work and look my friend.


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August 02, 2013

 

Douglas Pignet
  very nice lighting and comp...well done


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August 02, 2013

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  What a beautiful capture, Michelle. I love everything about it!


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August 02, 2013

 
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  Terrific capture ... never boring when you have a camera in hand!


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August 02, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  When life gives you lemons...a perfect example! The heart thingy isn't working for me today, so I can't add it to my favorites. Oh well, MY heart's in the right place!


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August 02, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  For the record, it DID get added to my favorites - but clicking on the heart also took me to the next photo in today's entries. Crazy-making!


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August 02, 2013

 

Gord MacEachern
  A good photographer does what a good photographer does, shoots things that most people just take for granted! Great capture Michelle!


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August 02, 2013

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Michelle,Sure glad your safe my friend.LOL!!One these days Thor going to give a little surprise.Excellent capture and a outstanding Still Life!!!!


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August 02, 2013

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Terrific capture and details, Michelle.


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August 02, 2013

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful story and capture Michelle! I can see you made the most of the moment!


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August 02, 2013

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Good recovery of the situation :-)


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August 02, 2013

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Thanks to the rain your captured this pheneomenal photo, Michelle. The tones, lighting, detail & clarity & amazing, my friend.


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August 02, 2013

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Beautiful light and still life, Michelle! Thanks for the fav-- I can see it on my side.


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August 02, 2013

 
- Jill Odice

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  It was meant to be that you ended up there to capture this awesome image! Love the natural light and what a cool collection of stuff!


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August 03, 2013

 
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  When you get lemons make lemonade and you certainly made the most of the moment. Awesome still life of the various coffee makers.


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August 03, 2013

 
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