Urban Oasis
Uploaded: August 27, 2010
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In Philadelphia, Logan Square, with its Swann Fountain and manicured gardens, is smack in the middle of the "Museum Neighborhood." I've shown the view (from Logan Square) of the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Art Museum in past photos.
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In this view, we are looking at the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 19th Street, with the Mellon Bank tower in the far background. The red brick building just behind the fountain plumes is the Academy of Natural Sciences Museum, known best for its tropical Butterly Garden and its fabulous dinosaur exhibit.
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Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Paul E. Earl August 27, 2010
It looks really beautiful! I love how you show us all sides of the city! #1302225BILLY R. PARKER August 27, 2010
ANOTHER GREAT CITY IMAGE MICHELLE !! LOVE THEM !! BILLY #8864108Brett Dolsen August 27, 2010
This ones got it all Michelle!!Beautifully framed and composed with great colours,detail and human element! #8864116Renee Doyle August 27, 2010
Your pov and framing are wonderful here Michelle!!! Beautifully captured! #8864134Carolyn M. Fletcher August 27, 2010
You know I love all your city shots! #8864159William C. Raco August 27, 2010
How very bright and cheerful and beautifulNadia Paul August 27, 2010
Beautifully captured Michelle - love your POV. #8864183Jyri Vissak August 27, 2010
Beautiful composition and tones! Cool find. #8864206Tiia Vissak August 27, 2010
a wonderful scene! #8864268Jeff Robinson August 27, 2010
Very nicely composed and captured Michelle! Jeff #8864290Jack Gaskin August 27, 2010
Outstanding CapturePS
What was the Count in the Courtyard this morning
;o)
Happy Shooting
Jack #8864335
Shelly A. Van Camp August 27, 2010
Beautiful!! #8864596Tammy Espino August 27, 2010
Fantastic! #8865104Hal Bambrick August 27, 2010
Very Nice Capture Michelle!!!!. #8865355Lana Arcemont August 27, 2010
A wonderful city scene, Michelle! #8865387Pamela Shane August 27, 2010
I love the way you composed this shot Michelle, w/the flowers in the foreground. Beautiful light, color, & the sky is awesome. #8865435Mike Clime August 27, 2010
Excellent capture and comp! Like the plants in the foreground and the tall buildings in the background! Beautiful sky too! #8865485Ron McEwan August 27, 2010
Framing, layering, lighting, dof, detail all makes for a perfect shot WTG Michelle #8865499Marijana Fajgl August 27, 2010
Great perspective and composition, Michelle! #8865566Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2010
AWESOME! #8865587Tamara K. Walker August 27, 2010
It's a jungle out there. Beautiful comp. #8866148Rona L. Schwarz August 27, 2010
A very different cityscape - as your title aptly implies, Michelle! Such a beautiful and peaceful spot amidst the skyscrapers. Love your framing and POV, great colors and detail, and the sky is awesome! Another stunning Philadelphia story! #8866159Ann Coates August 27, 2010
I'd love to visit the tropical butterfly garden, sounds wonderful. Fantastic capture of your city, the colours are excellent. #8866178Robert K. Bemus August 28, 2010
Beautiful garden and cityscape, Michelle!! #8866296Dick W. Wyatt August 28, 2010
Everything has been said before me. I'll add BEAUTIFUL ! #8866299Howard B. Cheek August 28, 2010
Very nice color & contrast, it's well composed. Great sky, it all came together for you here..Murry Grigsby August 29, 2010
The Philly CC should hire you Michelle :0) I love your city camera tour! It looks like the gardens are beautiful and what a nice contrast to the man-made structures. Nice POV!! My son's youngest son just started at Penn State (they live in WestChester). #8868822Mitch Spence August 29, 2010
I agree, Michelle. They should buy all your shots for their tourist brochures. No kidding. And I agree with Murry about the contrast. It makes this pov extremely appealing, that oasis in the concrete city. #8868957Thomas E. Hinds August 29, 2010
Terrific urban image, Michelle! Love the composition an color! #8869758Tommy E. Burgess August 29, 2010
Very beautiful scene captured perfectly Michelle!! It's nice to see such pretty landscaping. This sure looks like a peaceful spot to take a moment to relax from the hustle and bustle of city life. Well seen and captured my friend! #8869937Renata Gusciora September 01, 2010
Lovely image,great composition and colors,Michelle! #8876007Maria Morrow September 02, 2010
Beautiful and very unique capture of the Philadelphia skyline, Michelle. #8877997Carolyn J. Connolly September 12, 2010
An urban oasis it is, Michelle...and a VERY beautiful and colourful one as well!! Fabulous cityscape with a difference, my friend!! :o) #8895887Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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