Inspiring Photo: FEAR #13624455

FEAR

Uploaded: December 29, 2012 12:00:46

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This year I had the wonderful privilege of photographing the S.E. Pennsylvania Red Cross Annual Holiday Children's Party in Center City Philadelphia. Children that probably would have had scanty (or NO) gifts were treated to multiple shopping bags filled with both fun and need-fulfilling items, a consultation with Santa, music, dancing, contests (with prizes) and fun activities--all donated by local corporations.
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This tiny little boy had just arrived and was taking off his coat, when two of the Red Cross HUGE mascots (Fred Cross and a big furry bright red Blood Drop) strode over to give him a hug.
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The boy was terrified and burst into sobs and tears and was nearly inconsolable.
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 16000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 57.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Michelle Alton December 29, 2012 0

The Red Cross Mascots #1505851

Jeff Robinson December 29, 2012 0

A powerful image Michelle - It is Outstanding! #10486361

R. J. Laudenbacher December 29, 2012 0

This has gold written all over it, Michelle! A fabulous capture with such deep emotion in it. I look to see this on again. Of course I had to chuckle when I read why the boy had so much fear on his face. I think I would have fear too if a huge blood drop came at me!😃 #10486452

Jack Gaskin December 29, 2012 0

GREAT IMAGE

Jack #10486474

frank w. degenhardt December 29, 2012 0

I so enjoy the raw look of the people you take pictures of. No posing, just people being people with the different characteristics. Here this child clinging to dads leg for protection, it shows on his poor little face. Love the treatment and tones, the way you composed the picture. Photo journalism at its best Michelle. #10486475

Kay E. Mahoney December 29, 2012 0

Nice capture. Michelle. Cute little guy. #10486667

Bojan Bencic December 29, 2012 0

Amazing photo and treatment, Michelle. Funny story of how you got it - his expression is really serious. #10486782

David Phalen December 29, 2012 0

Got to be a world rocking event for a person that size to be confronted by large, strange mascots.

You've done a remarkable job in capturing his fear. Hope he had a better time later. #10487000

Tiia Vissak December 29, 2012 0

a great image! #10487022

John Connolly December 29, 2012 0

A fantastic image beautifully presented Michelle! I love the expression! Well done! #10487089

Katherine Kuhn December 29, 2012 0

Great portrait and capture of the little girl's emotions, Michelle -- lovely light! #10487443

Carol L. Fowler December 29, 2012 0

Amazing photo- winner! #10487466

Jill Odice December 29, 2012 0

Wow, what a great capture and story!You nailed this one Michelle! #10487497

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 30, 2012 0

What a WONDERFUL story telling capture, Michelle! :-) k #10488338

Tammy D. Ferren December 30, 2012 0

Straight into my favorites! Photography at it's best. The composition and framing is just perfect and the emotion you captured. Love it. #10488428

Barbara Waldoch December 30, 2012 0

Fantastic shot, Michelle! #10488547

Ann Coates December 30, 2012 0

You captured the moment perfectly and the story that goes with this image makes it a winner in my book. #10488600

Alex T. Mizuno December 30, 2012 0

It's so ironical that the charity event gave the little boy fear. Outstanding presentation in monochrome to convey the emotion so effectively. Excellent work Michelle!! #10488657

Jyri Vissak December 30, 2012 0

Great portrait here! #10488677

Emile Abbott January 02, 2013 0

Great emotional portrait Michelle. Got behind as had to pronounce my best friend of 40 years Sunday, funeral is Friday. #10496098

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 03, 2013 0

A gorgeous capture with so much emotional impact! #10497263

Amy Weiss January 04, 2013 0

Such a wonderfully emotive shot, Michelle. Fantastic! #10498489

Stephen Zacker January 05, 2013 0

Terrific story telling image #10500587

Peggy Pfister January 05, 2013 0

Wonderful evocative image, Michelle, and the mood is perfectly complemented by the black and white. Very nice! #10500770

Linda S. Smith January 05, 2013 0

Perfect portrait Michelle! GREAT capture of this little one! #10500808

Phyllis H. Burchett January 14, 2013 0

Michelle, this is outstanding in every way....fabulous portrait work! #10515326

Liz blahh January 24, 2013 0

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! #10530338

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations!! This is so excellent Michelle! #10530354

Tamara K. Walker January 24, 2013 0

Magnificent capture, congratulations. #10530355

Robert R. Goodman January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,my friend!!! #10530423

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2013 0

Outstanding Michelle, congrats on your super finalist!

jo ann c.

#10530648

Ann Coates January 24, 2013 0

So pleased to see this get the recognition it deserves. Congratulations on your superb finalist Michelle. #10530723

Patrick Rouzes January 24, 2013 0

INCREDIBLE work & finalist, Michelle! CONGRATS my friend!
#10530887

Joannie Bertucci January 24, 2013 0

The whole story can be read in this boys eyes which you captured and presented so perfectly! I think I see gold in his eyes! Congratulations on this "fearful" finalist Michelle! #10530909

Rona L. Schwarz January 24, 2013 0

WOW! I missed this the first time around so I'm doubly glad to see it now, Michelle! What a powerful and emotional capture...it has Winner written all over it! Huge Congrats on this superb Finalist! #10530974

Linda S. Smith January 24, 2013 0

Huge Congrats Michelle on your finalist win! #10531098

Phyllis A. Houghton January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #10531190

Susan Williams January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations, Michelle. Great candid portrait! #10531316

Stefania Barbier January 24, 2013 0

touching finalist Michelle, congratulations!!! #10531418

Alex T. Mizuno January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle! This looks winner to me already! #10531521

Barbara Mason January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle - a beautifully composed b/w image !!! #10531613

Renee Doyle January 24, 2013 0

Super portrait work Michelle!! BIG congratulations to you! #10531723

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 24, 2013 0

A deeply touching image, Michelle. Congratulations!! #10531813

Linda D. Lester January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations on your finalist! #10532084

Neal D. Hatcher January 24, 2013 0

---------"CONGRATULATIONS"--------------
--------"GOOD LUCK IN THE NEXT ROUND"---
AWESOME SO FULL OF LIFE AND EMOTION #10532134

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 24, 2013 0

WoW

Congratulations Mickey

This is a winner!! #10532187

Danny B. Head January 24, 2013 0

This is a winner in my eyes! Awesome capture! Congrtas! #10532343

Bojan Bencic January 24, 2013 0

Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #10532630

Agnes Fegan January 24, 2013 0

Such a terrific capture ... Congratulations! #10532945

Mitch Spence January 24, 2013 0

This is haunting, Michelle. The big, big sea of the world and dad's leg as anchor. Congratulations. #10533464

Marijana Fajgl January 24, 2013 0

Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle! #10533766

Nadia Paul January 24, 2013 0

Congrats on your wonderful finalist Michelle! #10533850

frank w. degenhardt January 24, 2013 0

Hope this is a winner. Congratulations on the Finalist Michelle. #10533925

Terry T. Ruvalcaba January 24, 2013 0

congrats, well deserved! #10534075

Nancyj E. Hovey January 24, 2013 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10534198

John Connolly January 24, 2013 0

Huge congratulations on your finalist Michelle! I hope it moves onto gold for you! #10534286

Lydia Williams January 24, 2013 0

What a wonderful image, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist award...yes, and hope it moves on to the gold too! #10534345

Connie J. Bagot January 25, 2013 0

Congratulations Michelle! #10534625

Phyllis H. Burchett January 25, 2013 0

So happy to see this again Michelle, congrats and good luck! #10534677

Emile Abbott January 25, 2013 0

Congratulation on finalist, Michelle #10534708

Lucy Abrao January 25, 2013 0

Congratulations on this finalist.
Lucy #10534885

Ken Smith January 25, 2013 0

Excellent work, Michelle. Congrats to you!! #10534967

Lana Arcemont January 25, 2013 0

Congratulations, Michelle! #10534971

Deborah Lewinson January 25, 2013 0

Awesome storytelling portrait, Michelle!
It's a masterpiece!

Congrats on your Finalist, and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #10535010

Carol Eade January 25, 2013 0

You really captured the emotion, Michelle, congratulations on your beautiful finalist. #10535114

Robert K. Bemus January 25, 2013 0

Awesome portrait...congratulations and good luck!!! #10535665

Heather Loewenhardt January 25, 2013 0

Wow that little face has so much written across it. Wonderful capture! Congrats on your finalist award. #10535727

Lois Adomite January 25, 2013 0

Wonderful portrait, congratulations on your finalist #10537006

Jeffrey R. Bange January 26, 2013 0

I don't know how I ever missed this photo Michelle but best of luck on a well deserved finalist photo and good luck in the next round. #10537650

Bonnie C. Lackey January 26, 2013 0

Congratulations, Michelle! I can see why he was scared - at that age I would have been terrified. #10538405

Ellen Hodges January 27, 2013 0

Huge congrats and best luck on a truly fantastic finalist!! #10539178

Merna L. Nobile January 28, 2013 0

Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!
Merna #10542122

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 28, 2013 0

A wonderful portrait!!! Congratulations Michelle! #10542295

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