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Gimme SHELTER!

© Michelle Alton

Gimme SHELTER!

Uploaded: August 02, 2013

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It started with a few sprinkles, then turned to light, warm, steady rain, that was actually pleasant for strolling during the Car Show and Street Festival in Philadelphia last weekend. But THEN....suddenly, with a resounding, TERRIFYING clap of thunder straight from the angry sword of Thor, the skies opened with historic vengeance!
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Festival attendees vied for the shelter afforded by shop doorways. Already drenched (with both cameras shoved under my teeshirt) I finally was able to duck into the doorway of this coffee shop, while a soaking-wet Bill ran for the car, about a half mile away.
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What could I do but take a few photos of my surroundings?
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf August 02, 2013

Nice details, light, and comp! Instant Fav!!! #1538763

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe August 02, 2013

It was time well spent, Michelle.
Lovely still life with extraordinary balance and light. #10793148

Anita Hogue August 02, 2013

It is a beautiful sill! You are a true photographer!
#10793164

William C. Raco level-classic August 02, 2013

Ever vigilant!
Excellent way to turn a bad situation in your favor, Michelle #10793172

frank w. degenhardt August 02, 2013

The picture is beautiful and looks to offer us some fascinating and beautiful ways to brew coffee but its your story that took me in. Not only are you a very talented photographer, but your use of the pen and word is exceptional. I just love how you described the rain, what the people were doing to avoid it, the taking advantage of the situation for taking pictures. Beautiful in work and look my friend. #10793231

Douglas Pignet August 02, 2013

very nice lighting and comp...well done #10793233

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 02, 2013

What a beautiful capture, Michelle. I love everything about it! #10793234

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 02, 2013

Terrific capture ... never boring when you have a camera in hand! #10793256

Monnie Ryan August 02, 2013

When life gives you lemons...a perfect example! The heart thingy isn't working for me today, so I can't add it to my favorites. Oh well, MY heart's in the right place! #10793341

Monnie Ryan August 02, 2013

For the record, it DID get added to my favorites - but clicking on the heart also took me to the next photo in today's entries. Crazy-making! #10793350

Gord MacEachern August 02, 2013

A good photographer does what a good photographer does, shoots things that most people just take for granted! Great capture Michelle! #10793378

Robert R. Goodman August 02, 2013

Hi Michelle,Sure glad your safe my friend.LOL!!One these days Thor going to give a little surprise.Excellent capture and a outstanding Still Life!!!! #10793411

Leslie McLain level-classic August 02, 2013

Terrific capture and details, Michelle. #10793476

John Connolly August 02, 2013

A wonderful story and capture Michelle! I can see you made the most of the moment! #10793657

Barbara Waldoch August 02, 2013

Good recovery of the situation :-) #10793858

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 02, 2013

Thanks to the rain your captured this pheneomenal photo, Michelle. The tones, lighting, detail & clarity & amazing, my friend.
#10793902

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 02, 2013

Beautiful light and still life, Michelle! Thanks for the fav-- I can see it on my side. #10794178

Jill Odice level-classic August 03, 2013

It was meant to be that you ended up there to capture this awesome image! Love the natural light and what a cool collection of stuff! #10794319

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 03, 2013

When you get lemons make lemonade and you certainly made the most of the moment. Awesome still life of the various coffee makers. #10794886

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