Inspiring Photo: Make New Friends... #10574310

Make New Friends...

Uploaded: August 08, 2010 01:59:40

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...but keep the Old! The pigeon knows!
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Standing on the edge of a congested parking lot on 19th Street in Philadelphia, it is striking to see the austere "little" Arch Street Presbyterian Church squished amid the city sky scrapers. Behind it is the side view of the current tallest building in the city, the Comcast Center.
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The pigeon was not added...but flew up from the pavement suddenly, startling me!
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This is not HDR, but simply the application of TOPAZ "Deep Blue Sky."
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Raw, Manual settings. ISO:250,F10,1/400s,104mm(equiv).
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Another view in the discussion area.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Michelle Alton August 08, 2010

The Long View... #1295969

Michelle Alton August 08, 2010

.... #8812921

Carolyn M. Fletcher August 08, 2010

Great view you have captured here! Of course they all are! #8812924

Paul E. Earl August 08, 2010

Terrific image!! #8812934

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 08, 2010

Very cool POV, textures and design, Michelle! #8813005

Marilyn Cornwell August 08, 2010

Outstanding! Love everything about this! #8813059

Ron McEwan August 08, 2010

You sure nailed this one Michelle, what a difference in the two shots. I like your finished product better. I like the combination of old and new what a contrast. And the pigeon is a perfect addition too. #8813164

Nikki McDonald August 08, 2010

Beautiful contrasts, not just of old and new but of curves and angles, animate and inanimate, rough and smooth. Well taken and I like the effects, Michelle. #8813176

Tiia Vissak August 08, 2010

a wonderful scene! #8813434

Patrick Rouzes August 08, 2010

Now that is a cooperative pigeon, Michelle! Exceptional clarity & textures, outstanding tones, colors, detail, lighting,treatment & work! Super work, as always! WTG! #8813534

Stefania Barbier August 08, 2010

great capture and fx! #8813668

John Connolly August 08, 2010

Two superb images Michelle! The clouds reflected in the glass is amazing! #8813950

Bonnie C. Lackey August 08, 2010

LOL, even the pigeons know you are "bird lady"! Another wonderful, thoughtful work of art, Michelle. #8814198

Randy D. Dinkins August 08, 2010

Great capture, comp and pp work. The pigeon really adds. Thanks also for the big picture. #8814221

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 08, 2010

Fantastic with wonderful effects! :-) k #8814247

Laura E. Swan August 08, 2010

Beautiful, rich image. I love the glossy feel it seems to have too and the reflections we see. What an unexpected surprise having the pigeon fly up! HA! Cool!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK, MICHELLE!

-Laura #8814535

Evy Johansen August 08, 2010

Wonderful capture, Michelle!! #8814669

Rony Sagy August 09, 2010

Spectacular image, Michelle. The colors, detail, flow, are all fantastic. #8814718

frank w. degenhardt August 09, 2010

Michelle- I am always so fasinated with the beauty of your work and the amazing looks you get from this beautiful city and the design and shapes of the buildings. The colors, the textures and finish, composition, everything so beautiful. That pigeon flying up really added to the look.
Yesterday I sat back from the heat and watched your gorgeous slide show again. What a thrill of a show it is. Gorgeous my friend.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy. #8814725

Dick W. Wyatt August 09, 2010

Great image Michelle, very well done. #8814740

Alan L. Borror August 09, 2010

A gorgeous cityscape, Michelle! Love the color and the use of Topaz! #8815697

Tommy E. Burgess August 09, 2010

Gorgeous scene and capture Michelle!! Love the Topaz treatment here! #8816994

Brett Dolsen August 10, 2010

Another awesome capture and treatment Michelle!!Gotta love those Topaz effects! #8817160

Emile Abbott August 10, 2010

Nice Digital darkroom effect, Michelle #8818299

Renata Gusciora August 10, 2010

Awesome capture,Michelle!Fabulous colors,composition and great timing! #8818769

Renee Doyle August 10, 2010

Great comp, excellent timing and wonderful touch of effects Michelle!!!! #8819378

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 13, 2010

Wonderful composition, great timing and eye catching treatment!! #8824066

Laura L. Gonzales August 13, 2010

This one is a fave for me Michelle!! Love the crisp details, colors, clarity and comp!! The bird is a nice bonus too! Really pleasing to the eye, and this deserves to be in the winners circle!!! Good luck!! Laura:) #8824087

Gerri R. Jones August 15, 2010

Michelle...I just love this compressed view of all the buildings with their colors and shapes! The pigeon is that extra special element in just the right spot in motion...Love it!~:) #8837528

Carolyn J. Connolly September 12, 2010

Excellent captures here, both of them, Michelle!! I love the pigeon, too!! :o) That lovely old church really IS squished in amongst all the more modern buildings, isn't it?!! ;o) #8895497

Rona L. Schwarz September 15, 2010

Great composition and I love the Topaz effects here, Michelle! The colors are marvelous and love the pigeon! C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on another superb Finalist!!! #8904260

Nadia Paul September 15, 2010

Just wonderful Michelle - congrats on your finalist! #8905738

Sherran Andersen September 15, 2010

Congrats. #8905939

Graeme yew Chow September 15, 2010

Congratulations ! Mihcelle. Very beautiful. #8905969

Renee Doyle September 15, 2010

Big Big congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle!! #8906487

Stefania Barbier September 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! #8907293

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) #8908923

Emile Abbott September 16, 2010

Congrats Kitty #8909231

Emile Abbott September 16, 2010

Sorry Michelle but huge congrats #8909234

Marijana Fajgl September 16, 2010

Big congratulations, Michelle! #8909424

Jeana Clark September 16, 2010

Outstanding Capture & Work Michelle!!!!
Many Congrats for your Finalist!!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #8910339

Eva Pastor September 16, 2010
Congratulations again! #8911254

Marilyn Cornwell September 17, 2010
Congratulations, Michelle, on this wonderful Finalist! #8912091

Becky J. Parkinson September 17, 2010
Congratulations, Michelle, on this wonderful finalist!! //best of luck going forward to the next round! #8912211

Lydia Williams September 17, 2010
Nicely done, Michelle. Congratulations on this awesome finalist! #8912638

Ann Coates September 17, 2010
A beautiful piece of work, congratulations Michelle. #8912809

Merna L. Nobile September 19, 2010
Dear Michelle: I would like to personally congratulate you on your Finalist Award. Merna #8917619

ALLEN O. HOWARD September 20, 2010
Congratulations Michelle!!! And the bird, WOW! #8919842

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