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STANDPIPE


 
  STANDPIPE
STANDPIPE

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Cities have SO MANY interesting things to see, beyond the usual sights. I have taken walks with the singular mission of photographing lights attached to building facades.
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I also plan to make a similar mission of photographing standpipes in Center City Philadelphia.
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A necessary accessory to a high rise building in a city is the standpipe and fire sprinkler systems. These are evidenced outside of most of these buildings as odd pipes and valves that attach near the front doors of most buildings.

The standpipe runs vertically through an entire building. It allows the fire department to attach to the standpipe and get water within a fire. Wet standpipes have water always running. Dry standpipes require water to be pumped into them
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Michelle Alton

  
 
 
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Well, you learned a lot about them while you were at it. Interesting.


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January 12, 2014

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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Jeff Robinson's Gallery 		  You have a great project going - Excellent capture and info!


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January 12, 2014

 
- Gail Sullivan

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Gail Sullivan's Gallery 		  Michelle…lots of great design elements in this standpipe!


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Monnie Ryan 		  Well done! Love search-and-seizure projects like this - I've done crazy things like rust, chains and broken windows. Fun and a bit challenging!


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buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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Terry Cervi's Gallery 		  Well that's interesting to know. Good info and a terrific shot, Michelle!


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- William C. Raco

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William C. Raco's Gallery 		  Great eye and idea, Michelle
Excellent color, detail and textures


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- R. J. Laudenbacher

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R. J. Laudenbacher's Gallery 		  Fabulous details, textures and comp, Michelle. Great find and terrific info.


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Karen Celella 		  Nice treatment and info, Michelle!


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John Connolly 		  A great shot and wondeful imformation Michelle! I don't recall seeing these in any Australian city!


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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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Denny E. Barnes's Gallery 		  Most of our buildings are not that tall but could sure use something like this.
Excellent capture with wonderful treatment and effect! Beautifully done, Michelle!


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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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Deborah C. Lewinson's Gallery 		  Beautiful capture and treatment, Michelle, and thanks for the info!

Looking for to our series!
Debby


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David Phalen 		  Looking forward to many more shots in this project!! Terrific capture and info!!


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Barbara Waldoch 		  Lovely!


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Ray's Gallery 		  Very cool work here, Michelle!


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Ujjwal Mukherjee 		  Unique and interesting choice of subject! Great capture and presentation!!


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January 13, 2014

 
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