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DAGGONIT!

© Michelle Alton

DAGGONIT!

Uploaded: July 15, 2014 | Entered: July 15, 2014 09:58:13

Description

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This is NOT a posed photo! (believe it or not).
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I was visiting a pot-bellied pig rescue farm as part of this year's Bucks County Barns of Distinction Tour. This man is the dad of one of the owners and actually resides in the little building in front of which he is sitting. The building was erected in 1733.
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His house is near the entrance so he sort of took on the task of greeting visitors. Well, in a moment of friendly frustration, he took off his hat and slammed it onto the ground, his body moving forward at the waist and his head looking down.
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Blurred FACE from slow shutter speed. Who knew? Anyway, to salvage the moment, I "unheaded" his face from another forward-looking shot and mounted it over the blurred one, rotating it until it looked natural.
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What a storied history this man has!
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 119.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Ann Lyssenko level-classic July 15, 2014

An a wonderful story it does tell, without knowing the back story Michelle. It has a times past feel with your treatment in B&W. Most of all, the implied motion provided emotions and interest. Very Nice! Ann #1579395

John Connolly July 15, 2014

An excellent capture of the moment Michelle! I would say his home could do with a lick of paint! #11085733

Mitch Spence level-classic July 15, 2014

I love the portrait--full of the character of the character. Had you not said, I'd not have guessed about the substitution. I'm glad you did it. The picture engages me at all levels. #11085834

David Phalen July 15, 2014

I'm sure he'd be happy with his new face.:) Great work Michelle!! #11085843

Carol L. Fowler July 15, 2014

Great story telling image! #11085900

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 15, 2014

Great title, work and B/W capture. Interesting description. #11085907

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 16, 2014

What a great find and presentation Michelle! Your story was sooo interesting, you can tell he would have some stories to tell! :-)

jo ann c. #11086420


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