Bellevue Light

© Michelle Alton

Bellevue Light

Uploaded: February 19, 2013

Description


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While working in Philadelphia during the spring and summer of 2010, I frequently used my lunch hour for photo walks through Center City.
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One of my themes was "Lights on Buildings." One day I'll have to assemble the collection.
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This was on the Bellevue Hotel on Broad Street (once called the "Bellevue-Stratford)."
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Oldies like me will remember that this was the place where in 1976 Legionnaire's Disease first broke out and was tracked to a new bacteria living in the air conditioning cooling tower. Thirty-four people were killed and more than 220 were sickened. The hotel was closed and has been bought and sold, opened and closed, and had its name changed several times since.
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Jack Gaskin February 19, 2013

Morning
VERY COOL & I especially like the presentation.
I recall your lunch time travels & captures. I also recall many interesting LIGHTS you captured while walking about. Time for that Coffee Table book of Down Town Philly ........

Jack #1515469

Robert R. Goodman February 19, 2013

Hi Michell,I agree with Jack.Beautiful presentation my friend.Great lighting,clarity and color!!!! #10574602

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 19, 2013

I love your comp on this and the golden tones are just beautiful. #10574692

Colette M. Metcalf February 19, 2013

Nice detail and comp!! Great image! #10574710

Tiia Vissak February 19, 2013

great tones, details & angle! #10574728

Monnie Ryan February 19, 2013

Count me as one of the oldsters who remembers the hotel in the news - love this presentation! #10574774

William C. Raco level-classic February 19, 2013

Love the diagonal composition
The brass, the signs and details draw my eye and keep my attention
Excellent, Michelle #10574785

Jack Ryan February 19, 2013

Excellent perspective/comp...super clarity...interesting subject. Well done! #10574922

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 19, 2013

Count me in with the old folks

I Love this Mickey!!
Great color and perspective

Very eye catching!!! #10575128

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 19, 2013

Excellent composition, light and presentation Michelle. I remember the incident very well so I am an oldie as well. #10575269

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 19, 2013

Yes, I do remember that incident. Didn't remember it was that long ago, my goodness! It's a wonderful shot, Michelle! #10575327

Mike Clime February 19, 2013

Cool light, nice pov and comp! #10575409

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe February 19, 2013

Really not image and perspective. #10575502

Carol L. Fowler February 19, 2013

Ah! I didn't remember the place where it all started! Beautiful and creative series! #10575641

Jeffrey R. Bange February 19, 2013

Beautiful capture Michelle with a very unique point of view, add me to the oldies category as I remember the outbreak also. #10575733

Rona L. Schwarz February 20, 2013

Wonderful find and beautifully composed and presented, Michelle! How well I remember your travels about Philly (I loved learning about the city thru your eyes) and I also remember the Legionnaires outbreak - so sad. #10577280

Mike F. Anderson February 23, 2013

Great Presentation Michelle! Very effective POV. Enjoyed learning about the history of the building. #10580292

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