SPIRITS with a VIEW

© Michelle Alton

SPIRITS with a VIEW

Uploaded: September 08, 2011 02:51:00

Description


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Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the second major garden cemetery in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998.
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The cemetery has spectacular vistas and thousands of 19th- and 20th-century marble and granite funerary monuments on 74 acres terraced above the Schuylkill River in the East Falls section of the city.
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Obelisks dot the rolling terrain, which is highlighted by elaborately sculpted hillside tombs and mausoleums. Overall, Laurel Hill contains more than 33,000 monuments.
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Among other historic figures, 33 Civil War Generals, including George Meade, rest in beautiful peace here. A more recent grave is that of Harry Kalas,Hall of Fame voice of the Philadelphia Phillies. There is also a tombstone for Adrian Balboa, the fictional wife of "Rocky!"
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 39.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Avril Young September 08, 2011

my goodness what a view those people have who are resting there......actually I love walking around very old cemeteries...excellent capture, love the bridge in the distance...stunning Michelle.. #1406968

Gord MacEachern September 08, 2011

The composition is fantastic Michelle, beautifully photographed, with very interesting info!! #9659639

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 08, 2011

Fabulous pov, light and scene, Michelle. #9659675

Gregory R. Gaskin September 08, 2011

A different and very interesting POV, I never would have thought to photograph it from that POV and as clearly demonstrated by this photo that was a great choice on you part. I hope to see more pictures from this wonderfully scenic spot. Interesting narrative, although I find the Adrian Balboa tombstone a little peculiar. #9659690

Deb Taylor September 08, 2011

WOW!!! Wondeful shot! Great POV! Very interesting. #9659762

Alan L. Borror September 08, 2011

Gorgeous image and a wonderfully interesting narrative, Michelle! #9659807

Mary K. Robison September 08, 2011

Superb lighting, composition, and pov in this peace-filled scene, Michelle. #9659813

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 08, 2011

well they do have a wonderful view... great capture! #9659846

Stephen Zacker September 08, 2011

Like the depth this has. Cool title also #9659865

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 08, 2011

Interesting info Michelle and a very beautiful image and view! #9659881

Gina Cormier September 08, 2011

Excellent perspective and clarity!!! #9659882

Danny B. Head September 08, 2011

Nice interest in the foregound, mid range and background... love the way the curving road leads your eye through the image! #9659889

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 08, 2011

The leading lines and curves heading to the light make this a fantastic composition Michelle. The trees frame it nicely. The information is so interesting. Thanks for sharing it. #9659971

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic September 08, 2011

A very beautiful scenic view you captured Michelle! #9660023

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 08, 2011

Outstanding pov and capture Michelle! #9660025

Renata Gusciora September 08, 2011

Lovely image with fabulous composition,Michelle! #9660191

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 08, 2011

Wonderful view and fantastic composition and perspective Michelle. #9660285

Mitch Spence level-classic September 08, 2011

Once again, you have absolutely nailed the perfect perspective and framing, Michelle. #9660375

Mike Clime September 08, 2011

Love this, Michelle! Excellent pov, treatment and great sky! #9660598

Neal D. Hatcher September 08, 2011

AWESOME-WELL DONE #9660681

Ann Varley level-classic September 08, 2011

Love this scene ... from the immediate to the distant, everything just works!

+RIP Adrian

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Rony Sagy September 08, 2011

What a convergence of lines, concepts, and views. Beautiful work, Michelle. #9660729

Tammy Espino September 08, 2011

Wonderful capture and pov :) #9660778

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 08, 2011

Nice seeing and comp! #9661270

David Phalen September 08, 2011

OK I just love everything about this image!!

Hope the latest rain deluge hasn't caused you too much trouble!! #9661286

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 08, 2011

Inspirational! #9661375

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 08, 2011

Great composition, love the leading lines Michelle!

jo ann c, #9661392

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 08, 2011

Terrific POV and an awesome shot, Michelle! #9661421

Ian M. Hill September 08, 2011

A beauty Michelle,well done. #9661600

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 08, 2011

Beautiful lines, curves and masterfully composed, Michelle!! #9661686

Jessica Jenney September 09, 2011

Fabulous composition and POV, Michelle! Love how you've framed the bridge in the background. #9662220

September 10, 2011

And some view at that!! Great POV & info. Well done. #9664694

Brett Dolsen September 11, 2011

Wonderfull POV,composition and storytelling image Michelle! #9665121

Patti Coblentz September 11, 2011

Awesome perspective leading the eye directly to the bridge then back in to study the other elements in the image...love the lones, details, and comp of it all! #9665304

Rona L. Schwarz September 11, 2011

Another great composition with marvelous perspective, Michelle! It's all been said above - the leading lines of the road, the way you've framed the bridge in the background and the foreground details - and very good use of nice, soft, color with excellent detail. #9666550

Steve M. Harrington September 12, 2011

A really interesting approach to a complex scene, Michelle!
Steve #9668494

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 15, 2011

Awesome imgage...fantatic leading lines. Wonderful POV and depth. Very well done !! #9673084

Cyndy Doty September 24, 2011

Great capture! Sounds like a wonderful place - we always love visiting cemeteries with historic and visual appeal. #9688361

Tammy Espino October 18, 2011

Congrats on another wonderful finalist :) #9743660

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 18, 2011

Congrats on this fabulous finalist, Michelle! #9743863

Ann Coates level-classic October 18, 2011

Congratulations again Michelle on another superb finalist. #9743894

Danny B. Head October 18, 2011

I love how my eye is pulled through the images by the lines and shapes. Congrats! #9744254

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 18, 2011

So beautiful Michelle, Congratulations on your finalist! #9744606

Ian M. Hill October 18, 2011

Glad to see this in the finals Michelle,congratulations. #9744634

Amy M. Wilson October 18, 2011

Beautiful Finalist... big congrats, Michelle!! #9744659

Patti Coblentz October 18, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist for this fantastic image, Michelle! #9744777

Nadia Paul October 18, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Michelle! #9745000

Rona L. Schwarz October 18, 2011

So happy to see this again, Michelle! One of my favorites and a wonderful comp. Congrats again on the Finalist! #9745203

Graeme yew Chow October 18, 2011

So wonderful perspective and detail , Michelle. Hope to see this again.
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Dianne Brin level-classic October 18, 2011

Another Congratulations in order Michelle! :) #9745471

Nancy Marie Ricketts October 18, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle, on your finalist award for this awesome shot. #9745483

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 18, 2011

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9745685

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 18, 2011

Whoohoo racking them up girl!!! Congrats again for another finalist award. #9745760

Bill Johnson October 19, 2011

Congrats on your finalist and good luck! #9746339

Renata Gusciora October 19, 2011

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #9746420

Monnie Ryan October 19, 2011

Another beauty, Michelle - congratulations! #9746536

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 19, 2011

Great month Michelle and yet again congratulations #9746723

John Rivera level-deluxe October 19, 2011

This is beautiful! Congratulations Michelle on your 2nd finalist!!!!!! #9746739

Boyd L. Alexander October 19, 2011

Another big Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Michelle!! #9746762

Richard B. Hallick October 19, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist. #9746847

Carol Eade level-addict October 19, 2011

Another beautiful finalist, congrats again, Michelle! #9746850

Jack Ryan October 19, 2011

Outstanding...congratulations. #9746883

Susan D. Royce level-classic October 19, 2011

Congratulations Michelle. Fantastic! #9746953

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 19, 2011

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Michele....

Love it...

jo ann c. #9747435

Marijana Fajgl October 19, 2011

Fantastic capture, Michelle! Big congratulations! #9747931

Phyllis A. Houghton October 19, 2011

Congratulations Michelle. I love your commentary and the curve of the walkway as well as the entire package. #9748172

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS again Michelle, this is wonderful!! <>< #9748322

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 19, 2011

Interesting info and a fabulous image, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist! #9748492

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe October 19, 2011

Keep it coming.....Congratulations on this wonderful image and great title. Thank you again for putting history and other tid bits of info with your images....On to Gold! =^..^= #9748941

Renee Doyle October 19, 2011

Beautiful Michelle!! Congrats again!! #9749088

Neal D. Hatcher October 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS #9749187

Brett Dolsen October 20, 2011

Congratulations on another well deserved finalist Michelle! #9749637

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 20, 2011

Great comp on this shot, another big congrats! #9749935

Debra R. Harder October 20, 2011

This is an awesome image, Michelle! Superb POV, details, DOF and exposure. Huge congratulations on another EXCELLENT finalist! Deb #9750438

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic October 20, 2011

Love this one..Huge congratulations on a fantastic finalist. Hope to see it again with the Gold !! #9750789

Charles C. Berkeley level-classic October 20, 2011

Very peaceful image. Congratulations on your Finalist. #9751454

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 21, 2011

Magnificent Michelle!!! Colors, details, "COMPOSITION" and depth of field are all great. Congratulations!, Allen #9752646

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 22, 2011

Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Michelle! #9754806

Kathy Cline October 23, 2011

Your having a great month Michelle. Congratulations again.

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David M. Montero October 23, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist selection Michelle!!! #9756965

Merna L. Nobile October 25, 2011

May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
I am so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna


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Sharon Sawyer October 26, 2011

WTG, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved August & September finalists!!! #9765326

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