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Battleship USS New Jersey

© Michelle Alton

Battleship USS New Jersey

Uploaded: October 06, 2014 | Entered: October 06, 2014 16:37:49

Description

This ship was built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, and launched just after the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941. She served in WWII, Korean War, The Vietnam War, and in the Middle East until decommissioned in 1991. It is now a floating museum on the Philadelphia Waterfront.
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This was shot just as last year's Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony on the ship's deck. The treatment was developed using TOPAZ "Impression."

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Natasha Pliss level-classic October 06, 2014

Excellent shot and absolutely wonderful treatment, Michelle! I love the nostalgic feeling... Actually I love everything about this image including great composition. Fave for me. #1589945

Jeffrey R. Bange October 06, 2014

Great capture and presentation Michelle, love everything about this photo. #11153660

Joannie Bertucci level-classic October 06, 2014

Michelle you know how to make things come alive! My dad was on the USS California after it was raised from Pearl Harbor and recommissioned! He was only 18 and responsible for loading these guns! #11153663

Tiia Vissak October 06, 2014

a cool capture! #11153697

Avril Young October 07, 2014

wonderful capture, lovely tones and wet feel.. #11153709

John Connolly October 08, 2014

A great shot Michelle! This is a graphic display of the ships firepower. What a wonderful treatment of this busy image! #11154562

John Connolly October 08, 2014

A great shot Michelle! This is a graphic display of the ships firepower. What a wonderful treatment of this busy image! #11154563

David Van Camp October 16, 2014

I like the usage of filters on this, very nicely done! Excellent image, really conveys the sense of the place! :) #11160724

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