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GO FLYERS!

© Michelle Alton

GO FLYERS!

Uploaded: June 06, 2010 03:24:15

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In a lifetime, I don't remember EVER having watched a hockey game all the way through. But walking around the streets of Philadelphia, one cannot help but notice that the City is electrified with the Flyers, coming from a two-game deficit, and miraculously fighting back to be tied 2 games to 2 in the Championship series!
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Shoeshine nook at the Reading Terminal Market.
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Raw, Manual settings, no flash.
ISO:800, f5, 1/30s, 38mm(equiv)
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Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 06, 2010

Well, I've never watched a hockey game of any length, and probably never will, but I love this shot! It's really great! I didn't know they still had shoeshine places either, so I guess I don't get around enough. #1275817

Gord MacEachern June 06, 2010

Michelle, this is just so good, a stunning presentation!!!!
This should grace the front cover of a magazine!!
Hope, better yet, we "will" see this one again!! #8668576

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 06, 2010

Morning Mickey!!
This has it All!!
Love the expression
He doesn't look like a Big Tipper ;0)
Excellent Work!!! #8668584

Ron McEwan June 06, 2010

Besides all the expertise you have with photo techniques. I want to congratulate you on the over all shot. I thought these shoe shine benches were something of the past like a steam engine. Well done and captured so well, it is nostalgic to me, because the last one I ever saw was in Union Station in KC to many years ago.

Congratulations well traveled person. PECOS it is. #8668745

Marsha S. Smith June 06, 2010

Such a neat scene and your treatment is fantastic. Kind of Norman Rockwellish to me. Way to go!!!! #8668764

Patti Coblentz June 06, 2010

This is fantastic, Michelle!!! Perfect effects for this great street scene...should definitely grace the cover of a magazine...love it!!

Patti #8668784

Kaye Burazin June 06, 2010

this is a lovely piece of Americana. Rockwell style #8668829

Antonio Amen June 06, 2010

Hi! Michelle;
Very nice shot, thank you for commentmy photos.
Kind regards
António #8668834

Melissa G. Meiselman June 06, 2010

Terrific story telling photo with great effects, wonderful composition and sharp detail, Michelle!!! #8668962

Ellen Hodges June 06, 2010

Wonderful capture and love the commentary even though I'm for the Hawks! #8668979

Sharon C. Hinze June 06, 2010

It's all been said....so I'll just say I am thoroughly enjoying your unique Philadelphia Story; the street photography is phenomenal like this image.
Sharon #8669009

Mike Clime June 06, 2010

Nice capture and treatment! Like the guys expression! #8669087

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 06, 2010

Gosh I love this one, Michelle. Your treatment was a perfect choice for the affect. Phili has been great for your creative eye!!! :)

Have a great week!

-Laura #8669211

Anita Hogue June 06, 2010

I'm also loving your street images! This is a classic! Just look at all the detail of all that stuff! Absolutely fabulous shot. It sure does look like a Rockwell! #8669415

Nadine A. Lewis June 06, 2010

PERFECT effects for this EXCELLENT image, Michelle!!! <>< #8669578

Karen Engelbreth June 06, 2010

Wonderful find and capture, Michelle.. #8669607

John Connolly June 06, 2010

What an incredible story telling image Michelle! A wonderful capture of this little nook! #8669720

Tammy Espino June 06, 2010

He does not look like a happy camper~ An awesome composition! :) What's hockey? LoL I do know GOooooo Sabers though as my dad watches Buffalo hockey, baseball and football!! #8669782

Ann Coates level-classic June 06, 2010

Wow, this is fantastic Michelle. Superb treatment you have given it. It works really well with this image. #8669867

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe June 06, 2010

Outstanding capture, Michelle! Awesome human interest shot...with great detail, color and comp! #8669902

Jean-Pierre Ducondi June 06, 2010

Such a great scene - Love the look of the guy having his shoes shined. Great work.
JP #8669970

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic June 06, 2010

This would make Norman Rockwell jealous! I'm a Bruins fan and lived near Chicago so I guess I can root for the Flyers this one time! #8669987

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 06, 2010

Wonderful story telling picture Michelle. I love the effect that you used on this as it makes it so complete. I have to agree with all the rest Norman Rockwell would be jealous of this shot. Great job. #8670078

Renata Gusciora June 06, 2010

Love it,Michelle!Awesome capture,great treatments,colors and timing! #8670093

Barbara Waldoch June 06, 2010

Terrific shot and presentation, Michelle! #8670098

Renee Doyle June 06, 2010

Your treatment on this excellent story telling capture is superb Michelle!!!! Love everything about it! #8670181

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton June 06, 2010

This is really great.. #8670382

Ian M. Hill June 06, 2010

Michelle,all I can say is absolutely brilliant!! #8670421

Dick W. Wyatt June 07, 2010

This is a wonderful picture. I just love it !!

Believe it or not I've had a shine at a stand in my home town--oh so many years ago. I even remember the kid who worked there. #8670501

Brett Dolsen June 07, 2010

Wonderfull pose,treatment and composition Michelle! #8670514

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 07, 2010

OUTSTANDING, Michelle...definitely a large dose of Norman Rockwellian (spell check says no such word but I'll ignore it!) flavor here...excellent treatment - really genius work...hoping to see this one again - and again, once more! #8670943

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 07, 2010

A classic here, Michelle! Did not know they still existed but glad you found one! Certainly cover material & good luck with this indeed! Brilliant! #8671139

Erin Appelbaum June 07, 2010

Awesome capture Michelle. Peter #8672356

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic June 07, 2010

Great image Michelle...reminds me of a Norman Rockwell. #8675973

Howard B. Cheek June 10, 2010

Great interest, love the stoic look of the guy in the chair. Like this PS treatment as well, looks great! :) #8685361

Wm Nosal June 10, 2010

Wonderful Shot!
#8687472

Carolyn J. Connolly June 11, 2010

Wow, Michelle - there is just SO-O much to take the interest in this image - one's eyes just keep moving about...trying to take it all in!! :o)

Fabulous work, my friend...but the shoeshine patron doesn't look TOO excited about "havin' his pic-cha took" - lol!! I hope you got his model release - ha!! ;o) #8688680

Michelle Alton June 11, 2010

Well, he gave me the thumbs up when I asked if I could shoot him!

I think he was just trying too hard not to pose! #8688687

Melissa McCabe June 12, 2010

Great slice of life image, nicely done : ) -mm #8690730

Michael Umbreit June 15, 2010

Michelle - This is such a great shot!! So much to look at and details galore!! - Mike #8697657

Arturo Guerra June 16, 2010

Lovely story telling scene with great processing, Michelle. Excellent work! #8698788

Marisol Pastor June 16, 2010

Wonderful scene and excellent image. Like the color and treatment. #8698893

Mitch Spence level-classic June 16, 2010

Love this classic urban scene and your presentation of it, Michelle. Used to enjoy watching hockey a long time ago when I could watch a team in person. Don't like it on TV though. #8699133

Lester A. Garcia June 20, 2010

One of your best, Michelle. Congratulations for a photo excellently created. #8706789

Kim Andelkovic June 20, 2010

Wow I love this.....its a real eye popper.....love the treatment Michelle #8707077

Phyllis A. Houghton June 27, 2010

Love this Michelle. Much nostalgia with the photo. Takes me back to the 50's and 60's. #8719436

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 12, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8751226

Lester A. Garcia July 12, 2010

Congratulations, Michelle. This should get one of the top golds. #8751264

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 12, 2010

Terrific human interest capture with perfect effects, Michelle. Congratulations on the finalist and very good luck in the next round. #8752086

Becky J. Parkinson level-classic July 12, 2010

Fantastic image and effects, Michelle! I love it. Congratulations on your much-deserved finalist! #8752162

Kim Andelkovic July 12, 2010

Congrats on your wonderful finalist :-) #8752187

Tamara K. Walker level-classic July 12, 2010

Congratulations! #8752405

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 12, 2010

Congrats, Michelle, on this captivating story telling finalist!

Debby #8753849

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 12, 2010

Remember it well! CONGRATULATIONS on this superb finalist, Michelle! WTG! #8754030

Danny B. Head July 12, 2010

Love this..missed it on the first round. Congrats! #8754253

Carol Teal July 12, 2010

So interesting to look at and I love the FX. Such a wonderful capture! Congrats on your finalist! #8754468

Mukesh Srivastava July 12, 2010

Huge congrats for another wonderful Finalist Win, Michelle!!!! Good luck for the Gold!!!!! #8754961

Steve M. Harrington July 12, 2010

Good on you, Michelle. Well deserved! :)
Steve #8754966

Wm Nosal July 12, 2010

Congratulations! #8755002

Sherran Andersen level-classic July 12, 2010

Congrats. #8755414

Erin Appelbaum July 13, 2010

Awesome finalist Michelle. Congrats. Peter #8756167

gary lightner July 13, 2010

congratulations! it deserves more than a finalist. it's one of those photos you can study for quite a while and enjoy every minute. #8756974

Mitch Spence level-classic July 13, 2010

This is such a great scene, Michelle, and I'm so glad to see it as a finalist. #8758028

Lydia Williams level-classic July 13, 2010

Fantastic scene, Michelle...Tells a story...Congratulations on your finalist! #8758973

Sharon Sawyer July 13, 2010

Whoooooooooo Hoooooooooo!!! WTG, Michelle! HUGE congratulations on "ALL" your outstanding finalists and all the best in the next round!!! #8759407

Carol Eade level-addict July 13, 2010

What a terrific image, Michelle, warm congratulations! #8760227

Carol L. Fowler July 13, 2010

Congrats on the Finalist! #8760260

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 13, 2010

Congrats Michelle on a fantastic finalist and good luck in the next round. #8760582

Kay Beausoleil July 14, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalists, Michelle -- what a fun image this is!! #8760669

Merna L. Nobile July 14, 2010

BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your Finalist Award for June, 2010. Merna #8764326

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 15, 2010

Congratulations Michelle! I would have made it gold. #8765637

Ann Coates level-classic July 17, 2010

You are having a great month Michelle. Congratulations again on this fantastic finalist. #8770033

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