Inspiring Photo: MidSummer in Philadelphia #10569984

MidSummer in Philadelphia

Uploaded: August 07, 2010 02:21:30

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A view of the Franklin Institute (childrens' museum)through the flowers around the Logan Square fountain (obscured). The crepe myrtle (dark pink blooms) made a spectacular frame on August 3.
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From where I stood, I could also see in the distance and off to the right, the front facade of the Philadelphia Art Museum, on whose steps Rocky Balboa trained for the big championship fight.
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It was a hazy, overcast day and I had trouble with the sky being dull and blown out from the midday sun. So I added a "collection" sky and dodged the building a bit. That's really all, except the usual straightening and sharpening.
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(((---Travel and Place---)))

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Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 25.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Barbara Waldoch August 07, 2010

Beautiful pov and capture, Michelle! #1295681

Aimee S. McMaster August 07, 2010

....delightful pov, color & what a sky you've added...lovely work Michelle... #8811414

Dominick M. Dimacale August 07, 2010

This is lovely, Michelle.

Dominick #8811473

Carolyn M. Fletcher August 07, 2010

Whatever would we do without our sky collections?? Great job!! #8811486

Jack Gaskin August 07, 2010

Very Nice work Love the flowers up front...

Happy Shooting
Jack #8811535

Hendrik Storme August 07, 2010

Terrific flowers and lovely sky!!! #8811552

Dr Silly August 07, 2010

beautiful, love your POV. And I'm glad I gave you a smile today. :O) #8811595

Ron McEwan August 07, 2010

Gosh Michelle you nailed this one. I have always tried and failed more than success with dof you sure got this on the mark, well done as always. Love that rich color. #8811645

frank w. degenhardt August 07, 2010

Michelle- What a gorgeous view this is. Just love that composition and seeing the building through all the gorgeous flowers. That is quite some finish you put on the picture. Incredible colors and textures. Exquisite work dear friend.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy. #8811798

Jack Ryan August 07, 2010

Interesting and beautiful treatment...well composed...love the colors...well done. #8811804

Kate Jackson August 07, 2010

Beautiful Michelle! #8811890

Amanda J. Tanner August 07, 2010

Beautiful work Michelle. I love how the flowers are leading to the building. A gorgeous sky compliments the whole image. Very nice work a favorite! #8811938

Tiia Vissak August 07, 2010

a wonderful image! #8811954

Ann H. Belus August 07, 2010

Absoluely fantastic, Michelle! Love those beautiful, colorful flowers framing the museum...awesome POV! #8811993

Monnie Ryan August 07, 2010

Beautiful colors and composition, Michelle! #8812015

David Van Camp August 07, 2010

Lovely image, Michelle. Took my daughter there a few years back and she loved it so! Unfortunately is was late Dec and COOOOOOLD! Have to go back some day when the weather is better! #8812194

Vickie J. Jenkins August 07, 2010

WOW--this is soooo gorgeous. Wonderful composition and color. #8812209

Wm Nosal August 07, 2010

Beautiful! #8812246

Kerry Hill August 07, 2010

Beautifuly composed Michelle, I love the flowers in the foreground and the colours are wonderful! #8812312

Renee Doyle August 07, 2010

You chose the perfect sky to finish off the wonderful framing of this exceptional shot Michelle!!! #8812332

Julianne Bradford August 07, 2010

Your final touches and processing are what makes this capture special Michelle. Wonderful work :-) #8812337

John Connolly August 07, 2010

A well composed and beautifully presented scene, Michelle! Your DD work here is exemplary! #8812377

Lana Arcemont August 07, 2010

Excellent work on this one! #8812427

Ann Coates August 07, 2010

A beautifully composed shot with gorgeous colours in the foreground. #8812538

Ian M. Hill August 07, 2010

Michelle,simply beautiful.How I would like to visit your city. #8812626

Renata Gusciora August 07, 2010

So very beautiful,Michelle!Awesome pov,wonderful colors and lovely place! #8812646

Yulianto Soeroso August 07, 2010

your photo alway have specific view Michelle #8812672

Kathy Salerni August 07, 2010

A gorgeous scenic image, Michelle, with outstanding color, POV and superb digital work on the sky! Well done! #8812803

Rona L. Schwarz August 07, 2010

Beautifully done, Michelle! The vibrant colors of the flowers and grasses in the foreground really pop, and provide wonderful framing for the building in the distance! Gorgeous composition! #8812835

Robert K. Bemus August 08, 2010

Very beautiful comp and great addition of the sky, Michelle!!

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Toni Riggs August 08, 2010

Very pretty! #8812876

Dick W. Wyatt August 08, 2010

Beautiful Michelle. #8812888

Nick Lagos August 08, 2010

Very nice work Michelle.... #8812933

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 08, 2010

FANTASTIC image, Michelle. Very well done. Big applaus!! #8812938

Marilyn Cornwell August 08, 2010

You've created a piece of paradise! Gorgeous image! #8813055

Patricia White August 08, 2010

You are so artistic. This is awesome. Have never been there and I bet there was lots more to see. Love the flowers in the foreground. This a masterpiece. #8813617

Mike F. Anderson August 08, 2010

The perfect treatment to bring out the essence of this area and environment, Michelle! #8814148

Bonnie C. Lackey August 08, 2010

WOW! The point of view is brilliant! And this is so very pretty! #8814194

Laura E. Swan August 08, 2010

I can almost hear the ROCKY BALBOA trumpets playing. Tuba included at the end of the stanza!!

You did really well with this on. Love like the effects, Michelle!

-Laura #8814533

Evy Johansen August 08, 2010

Very beautiful image, Michelle! #8814667

Terry Cervi August 09, 2010

This is so pretty, Michelle! #8815398

Mike Clime August 09, 2010

Pretty capture, great pov and nice job on the sky transplant! #8815887

Jim Baines August 09, 2010

Wowza!!! Totally mesmerizing!! Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!
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Brett Dolsen August 10, 2010

Awesome composition and treatment Michelle! #8817158

Phyllis H. Burchett August 11, 2010

Lovely scene and treatment! #8821650

Gerri R. Jones August 15, 2010

Gorgeous framing Michelle, the flowers are spectacular in this setting! #8837542

Maria Morrow August 21, 2010

Beautiful pov, Michelle.. great work! #8852453

Joseph M. Muench September 04, 2010

Beautiful composition...lovely colors.
-Joe #8881467

Carolyn J. Connolly September 12, 2010

Lol at Jim B's comment above, Michelle...but this really is a stunning capture!! I just love the foreground flowers and grasses...and your replacement sky really complements the Franklin Institute building perfectly, too!! I'd LOVE to grow some of those grasses in our garden!! I see them planted other places here in Oz...and they always look amazing!! :o) #8895484

Tammy Espino September 15, 2010

Congrats on ALL Your wins in case I miss some :) #8903021

Sharon Sawyer September 15, 2010

Whoooooooo Hooooooooooo!!! WTG, Michlelle!! HUGE congratulations on all your outstanding finalists and all the best in the next round!!! Sorry I can't comment on each one individually as there are SO MANY!!! They are all well deserved and amazing! #8903125

Maria Morrow September 15, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Michelle.. I knew this was special the first time I saw it. Good luck in the next round :) #8903329

Rona L. Schwarz September 15, 2010

One of my favorites of yours, Michelle! It is so super sharp and crisp with such great DOF that it almost looks 3-D!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!! I predict we will see it again! #8904280

Randy D. Dinkins September 15, 2010

Another great image! Congrats. #8904422

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 15, 2010

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Nadia Paul September 15, 2010

Another beauty Michelle - congrats! #8905746

Sherran Andersen September 15, 2010

Congrats. #8905964

Renee Doyle September 15, 2010

Fantastic!!!!!! Congratulations once again Michelle!! #8906492

Stefania Barbier September 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! #8907320

Margaret R. Barry September 16, 2010

Congratulations on this and all your beautiful finalists, Michelle! #8908799

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8908927

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010

Wonderful POV Michelle!!
Outstanding Capture!!!!
Many Congrats for your Finalist!!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #8910343

Marilyn Cornwell September 17, 2010
One of my favourites, Michelle! Congratulations! #8912093

Lydia Williams September 17, 2010
Well done, Michelle...congratulations! #8912641

Ann Coates September 17, 2010
Another beautiful finalist, congratulations Michelle. #8912811

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 20, 2010
X 3 congratulations!!! The colors are fantastic and I love the point of view Michelle! #8919845

Carol Eade September 23, 2010
Just beautiful, Michelle, congrats! #8926179

Stacy Lankford January 13, 2011
Wonderful image, I love it! #9160205

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