What a PLACE!

© Michelle Alton

What a PLACE!

Uploaded: April 02, 2012 03:34:58

Description


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We were supposed to be shooting a ceremony in Fishtown, (a Philly neighborhood) where colorful banners would be hoisted up on poles throughout the neighborhood. It was to take place at the corner of Frankford Avenue and Girard. But it was raining a little, and it seemed that nobody was there at the appointed time.
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We had parked on Frankford, in front of a store whose entire front wall was open, and the view inside was a "GOB SMACKING" (awesome) display of antique lighting. Naturally we spent an hour kibbutzing with the owner. Fascinating.
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The huge chandelier hanging in the center was rented for $5000 by the Props People for the movie "Salt" and appeared in the movie, according to the owner, "for a half a second." In the photo, he is the man on the right. We'll go back to shoot more of the contents, and get more stories!
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Nik Viveza 2 was used to bring out some of the sparkle and gleam.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 2500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton April 02, 2012

A closer look at the center chandelier. #1453839

Antonio Amen April 02, 2012

Nice story, beautiful store and an amazing chandelier, well done. #10071429

Gord MacEachern April 02, 2012

Looks like a super place with lots of great shooting ops and storys. Lovely image Michelle!! #10071457

Jack Gaskin April 02, 2012

INTERESTING TO SAY THE LEAST
KILLER DETAILS

Happy Shooting
Jack #10071475

Tiia Vissak April 02, 2012

a cool find! #10071487

Gary Enloe April 02, 2012

Great capture Michelle and how cool to find and hear the story of the chandelier #10071507

Monnie Ryan April 02, 2012

My gosh, what a treasure! Look forward to seeing more from here! #10071609

Dayna Cain level-classic April 02, 2012

An awesome place and great capture! #10071702

Jeffrey R. Bange April 02, 2012

Fantastic find and capture Michelle, I sure wouldn't want his electric bill. #10071924

John Connolly April 02, 2012

A wonderful capture of this beautiful chandelier Michelle! Thanks for the close up version! #10072046

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 02, 2012

How lucky you were to find this treasure, Michelle!! A great shot and story to go with it! #10072286

David Hurt April 02, 2012

Great Story, and place. #10072290

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 02, 2012

Outstanding Michelle, such an interestiong history!

jo ann c. #10072382

Wm Nosal April 02, 2012

Wow! Beautiful Shots, Michelle!
Great Place #10072463

Carol Eade level-addict April 02, 2012

Fabulous find and image, Michelle! #10072703

Avril Young April 02, 2012

Heavens what a find, what a lovely and interesting place to visit..be sure to go back again...have not seen that movie, I know that Jolie is in it...must check it out...Terrific capture of both the store and Chandelier ...... #10072822

Neal D. Hatcher April 02, 2012

FANTASTICALLY BEAUTIFUL #10072888

Ann Coates level-classic April 02, 2012

What a fascinating place. Don't you love it when you find places like this, where you can just look at everything for ages. A terrific shot Michelle. #10072924

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 03, 2012

Looks like a place I would like to wonder around in. Excellant image..fantastic detail, color and clarity. #10073518

Lindley Johnson level-classic April 05, 2012

What an interesting place and story, Michelle! A terrific image of the beautiful details. #10076322

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 06, 2012

Thanks again, Michelle....wonderful story and photos! #10077479

John Rivera level-deluxe April 06, 2012

Great capture and image! #10077743

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic April 06, 2012

What a great photographic opportunity. I love how it is all packed together. I would still be there taking shot after shot. #10078974

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 07, 2012

My kind of place! Let's see...where to hang them, where to hang them?

Can't wait to hear more about this special find. I like your DDR special touches here, too, Michelle. Good choice!!!

-Laura #10080512

Pat Abbott level-classic April 23, 2012

What a great find! #10106175

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