RECLAMATION

© Michelle Alton

RECLAMATION

Uploaded: January 18, 2011

Description


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Digging deeper into the archives, this was shot in April of 2009, from the 23rd floor of the building where I worked back then. Sigh.
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From my office on the 12th floor, I could watch all the activities of a large kettle of turkey vultures that held meetings on the microwave tower of the NJ Turnpike Authority and then soared the thermals at my window level for hours and hours on end.
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AND, I could watch accidents and their aftermaths on the Turnpike itself and even 18-wheelers getting wedged into the toll plaza below my window.
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But from the 23rd floor, I could see beyond the nearby hills to observe the amazing work being done to reclaim a landfill into a Park! Now THAT was something to SEE!
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{{---Something New---}}

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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 1.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Gord MacEachern January 18, 2011

Wow, amazing capture Michelle! would love to see what it looks like two years later. #1345074

Alan L. Borror January 18, 2011

Wonderful image, Michelle! The colors, composition and subject work so well. #9169347

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 18, 2011

I am really enjoying exploring this terrific capture, Michelle -- great detail and perspective. Looks like a miniature work site and fascinates the same way well-constructed model train layouts do. Nice light and tones, too. #9169381

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 18, 2011

You got just about everything covered in this shot! Great job! #9169385

Jyri Vissak January 18, 2011

Beautiful composition and tones! Art is everywhere. #9169431

John Benway January 18, 2011

Beautifully composed scene Michelle, excellent light and color. Well done.
John #9169448

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 18, 2011

Great Birds Eye View capture and info Michelle! Jeff #9169457

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 18, 2011

A wonderful story, great imagery Michelle! #9169482

Tiia Vissak January 18, 2011

a beautiful view! #9169526

Gail Sullivan level-classic January 18, 2011

Michelle...amazing details...terrific work! #9169576

Julie Christiansen January 18, 2011

Stunning image with major work going on. #9169584

Ken Smith level-classic January 18, 2011

What a job you had! :-) I'm sorry it didn't work out. It'd be interesting to see what it looks like now. Cool shot, Michelle! #9169682

Ron McEwan January 18, 2011

Now that is one great MT entry along with the history of the location. I guess I should go back and thumb through my archives.

WHAT!! Michelle w/o words. That is a compliment for me. Thanks Michell. I am saving what I think are the best to be posted at the end of the series, which is about a month away. #9169688

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic January 18, 2011

This is an amazing shot Michelle. Something you don't see captured everyday but yet so full of interest. Great job. #9169701

Douglas Pignet January 18, 2011

Very kewl capture...Well done..Seems like you miss it. #9169717

Jack Gaskin January 18, 2011

Now thats a bit diff. ALWAYS SHOOT from THE HIGH GROUND as it makes for interesting and sometimes exciting captures.

Happy Shooting
Jack #9169777

Monnie Ryan January 18, 2011

Wow -- that's quite a spectacular scene! Wonder what that park looks like these days? #9169841

Gina Cormier January 18, 2011

Excellent POV on this one!! Great tones of colors! #9169897

Marty Straub January 18, 2011

Excellent photo for the MT, Michelle, and an interesting silver-lining story. Perfect BEFORE photo with all the excitement of anticipating something new. #9170041

Jack Ryan January 18, 2011

Spectacular and interesting view...and a well composed and excellent image of it. Very well done, Michelle. #9170161

Jill Odice level-classic January 18, 2011

This would make a great series, seeing this scenery different times of year :-) #9170213

Mike Clime January 18, 2011

This makes me want to drag out my toys and head to the sandbox, Michelle! #9170375

Ibraheem Alnassar January 18, 2011

nice pic #9170404

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 18, 2011

Great caption along with this interesting image, Michelle! Wonderful tones, textures, detail, clarity, perspective & comp! WTG, my friend! #9170482

Chris Ebben January 18, 2011

Great shot & story, now you'll havae to go back & get an updated picture for us all!!! Well taken=^..^= #9170488

Erica Murphy level-classic January 18, 2011

Beautiful work on this Michelle and I love the story!! #9170496

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 18, 2011

Wow, Michelle, this image is a masterpiece!!

Great story as well,
Debby #9170578

Patti Coblentz January 18, 2011

I, too, thought it looked like a miniature worksite. So much interest in tis image..really keeps you looking...love it! #9170799

David Phalen January 18, 2011

What fun it must have been to watch a landfill being reclaimed!! #9170805

Tammy Espino January 18, 2011

Excellent treatment and capture!!! #9170911

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 18, 2011

WHAT a VIEW, Michelle! I'll bet the park is fantastic! :-) k #9170976

Barbara Waldoch January 18, 2011

Wonderful image, Michelle! #9171074

Brett Dolsen January 19, 2011

What an amazing scene Michelle!!A future historical capture for government archives! #9172854

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 19, 2011

Fantastic capture, with lots of details and interest. Wonderful narrative, too!
~♥~Lisa #9173744

Jeffrey R. Bange January 19, 2011

What a great capture Michelle and a perfect entry in this months MT, and as always your stories behind each of your pictures is what sets you apart from all the others. #9174991

Hal Bambrick January 19, 2011

Excellent Capture Michelle!!!!. #9175992

Ann Coates level-classic January 19, 2011

Gosh, I don't know how you found time to work. I imagine I would also be drawn to what was happening outside the window. Terrific scene here Michelle. #9176433

Dick W. Wyatt January 20, 2011

How did you get any work done ??

I lioke this one, Michelle. #9179157

Salwa Afef January 20, 2011

Stunning , you did great work ,very well done :) #9181162

Fanie Heymans January 21, 2011

Wow! Great shot Michelle! That must really be interesting to see the whole process of this development. Excellent work! #9182292

Mariann Kovats level-classic January 21, 2011

Great capture, wonderful colors, details and tones, Michelle! #9184200

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic January 22, 2011

Awesome birds view, lighting , color and detail. Love the texture. #9185633

Rona L. Schwarz January 22, 2011

WOW, what a cool capture, Michelle! Fabulous POV with tremendous detail, clarity, texture and tones. A marvelous composition! Wonder what it looks like today! And what a great idea for the MT! #9186323

Jim Baines level-classic January 26, 2011

Hmmm .. bigger toys for bigger boys! Anytime you put grown men around huge pieces of equipment someone will inevitably get hurt! It must be nice to have the ability to take what would routinely be considered an "eye-sore" and manipulate it into a work of art! Spectacular, Michelle! Your gallery is looking sooooo good! I like your stuff!
#9194872

Mary Alston January 27, 2011

Such a great shot! It reminds me of illustrations in books that I read to my boys when they were young. #9197784

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