Hard Ball?

© Michelle Alton

Hard Ball?

Uploaded: October 26, 2014 | Entered: October 26, 2014 04:06:12

Description

Last week the neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia inducted one of its hometown celebrities into its Hall of Fame. I have not been a fan (to say the least), but I was touched that he felt honored enough to bring his brothers, cousins, wife and friends to the ceremony. His acceptance speech was entertaining and gracious, and he was very tolerant of my camera (I was shooting the event for a local paper). That's his brother beside him--a former politician in a nearby county--and of the opposite "persuasion" to Chris Matthews. Several others were also inducted during the ceremony. This was an edited version of the photo that the paper published.
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I have to "plug" the flash diffuser that I have come to love: Spinlight 360. I have used it in the most "hidious" lighting conditions and it has never let me down. I have no "dog in the race" but I continue to adore this diffuser over all others I've tried.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 26, 2014

Yeah
He doesn't cause a "Thrill up my leg" either.
However, this is a wonderful capture Mickey! #1592465

Ken Smith level-classic October 26, 2014

A great photo and great story. And I should look into the Spinlight 360. Nicely done, Michelle!
#11168130

Jyri Vissak October 26, 2014

Beautiful portrait here! #11168162

Gayle Lucci October 26, 2014

Love the story and picture. I have one of John McCain having his make-up done before a campaign speech at our open downtown square. Not sure if legal issues would occur should I post it online. Do you know anything about that aspect? #11168291

John Connolly October 26, 2014

A very graphic portrait Michelle! Love your lighting! #11168346

Ellen Hodges October 26, 2014

Super portrait, Michelle!! #11168557

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 26, 2014 1

Its a fantastic shot, Michelle! Good story too! I'm going to google the Spinlight 360. #11168680

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 27, 2014

Superb lighting & story, Michelle.
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Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 27, 2014 1

Outstanding image, Michelle, excellent and engaging! The newspaper is lucky to have you! #11169510

Avril Young October 28, 2014

wonderful, outstanding portrait..he looks quite nice ;-) #11169697

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