View from the Schuylkill Expressway

© Michelle Alton

View from the Schuylkill Expressway

Uploaded: July 04, 2013

Description


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The beautiful Philadelphia Skyline seems ubiquitous as one approaches or moves around the City.
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This was shot yesterday (I was a passenger) while driving on the Schuylkill Expressway. On the river, just out of view, are the famous Museum of Art, Waterworks, and Boathouse Row. Some of the skyline buildings (notably City Hall and the Cira Center) are not in view from this vantage point.
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Philadelphia has had (I believe) 31 days of rain in the last 33 days.
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Happy Fourth of July from Philly--where it all began!

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Congratulations to the May winners and participants!
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Danny B. Head July 04, 2013

Beautiful skyline shot, Michelle! #1534761

Tiia Vissak July 04, 2013

a cool view! #10755947

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe July 04, 2013

Very nice cityscape, Michelle. #10755961

Colette M. Metcalf July 04, 2013

Nice capture and great sky! #10755966

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 04, 2013

Beautiful cityscape and treatment. #10756018

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 04, 2013

I love the look of this, Michelle! A wonderful cityscape, sky, and treatment. #10756055

Monnie Ryan July 04, 2013

Fabulous scene, Michelle! I imagine there's no shortage of celebrations today in this city! #10756077

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 04, 2013

Love that skyline, Michelle. A gorgeous capture. #10756088

William C. Raco level-classic July 04, 2013

You have to be one of Philadelphia's best promoters, Michelle
Wonderful photo and narrative, as always
#10756308

Anita Hogue July 04, 2013

An absolutely gorgeous view! Love those wonderful clouds and your clarity is fabulous! #10756346

John Connolly July 04, 2013

A beautiful city and dkyline Michelle! Love this presentation!
Happy 4th of July! #10756401

Carol L. Fowler July 04, 2013

Beautiful cityscape and tone #10756479

Barbara Waldoch July 04, 2013

Wonderful shot, Michelle! #10756531

Jeffrey R. Bange July 04, 2013

Outstanding skyline capture Michelle, would love to see a night time photo of this scene. By the looks of those clouds it's going to be day 32 of rain, hope you had a Happy 4th. #10756644

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 04, 2013

Very beautiful cityscape, Michelle! Glad you clarified that you weren't driving!

Debby #10756659

Thomas E. Hinds July 04, 2013

Great capture, Michelle! Love the detail, tones and the sky is amazing, too! #10756665

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 05, 2013

What a wonderful capture Michelle!

jo ann c.
#10757259

Daniel Ruf July 05, 2013

Really like the drama in the sky. Nice work, Michelle. #10757349

Ken Smith level-classic July 05, 2013

Love the effects. Beautiful work, Michelle! #10757367

Renee Doyle July 06, 2013

Philly and Surfers Paradise are just about on par for rainy days!!!!! Wonderful cityscape capture and the sky certainly adds to the mood! Great capture Michelle! #10757851

Tammy Espino July 06, 2013

Awesome city capture!!! #10758612

Gerda Grice level-classic July 07, 2013

Excellent cityscape, Michelle. #10759223

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 08, 2013

Beautiful city scape and HDR effect. Love the clouds and detail. Those of here in the high desert of Ca. could sure use some of that rain!!! #10760618

Leslie McLain level-classic July 09, 2013

Wonderful cityscape, Michelle. Chicago has had the wettest year on record as well. #10761295

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