Union League Club -- Philadelphia

© Michelle Alton

Union League Club -- Philadelphia

Uploaded: January 30, 2014

Description

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This is Broad Street about two blocks from City Hall. It was early May, 2010. I was standing at the top of the curvy staircase leading to the club's portico.
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The Union Leagues were a group of mens' clubs established during the American Civil War to promote loyalty to the Union, the Republican Party, and the policies of Abraham Lincoln. They were also known as Loyal Leagues.
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Philadelphia's club, founded in 1862, is posh and formal and is rated "4 Diamonds."
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Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic January 30, 2014

A wonderful POV and comp, Michelle. Very posh. #1561620

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 30, 2014

Michelle, you sure know how to present history! Your presentation is beautiful! #10960704

Tiia Vissak January 31, 2014

great tones, light, compo & mood! #10960735

Jill Odice level-classic January 31, 2014

Went right into my favs Michelle! Love the HDR look of this, so much to see and look at! #10960748

Monnie Ryan January 31, 2014

Outstanding, Michelle! And I love the nattily attired gentleman reading his paper! #10960911

William C. Raco level-classic January 31, 2014

Wonderful scene and treatment, Michelle
Excellent work #10960953

John Connolly January 31, 2014

Wonderful tones and depth here Michelle! What a wonderful city scene! #10961039

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 01, 2014

FAVE!! I absolutely love this! #10962185

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 01, 2014

I wonder if I am the only one who noticed the man in the window sitting there?

This is fun to look at. I love your area. So rich in beautiful and historical architecture!

So interesting about the men's clubs.

-Laura :) #10963371

Leslie McLain level-classic February 03, 2014

Beautiful capture, Michelle. #10965570

Katherine Kuhn February 03, 2014

Very cool city capture, Michelle -- love all the layers of buildings, light & people! #10965575

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 03, 2014

Wonderful perspective, light, and treatment. #10965758

Alex T. Mizuno March 01, 2014

Wow, amazing perspective Michelle! Wonderful details and colors!! #10989141

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