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Union League

© Michelle Alton

Union League

Uploaded: December 05, 2014 12:34:22 | Entered: December 05, 2014 12:43:17

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Founded by Philadelphia society in 1862 as conservative mens' club, it remains a bastion of the elite; among its 3,300 members are leaders in business, academia, law, medicine, politics, religion and the arts. Members gather to socialize, dine, network, attend events, exercise and relax in the 1856 Second Empire-style building. I photographed a recent Red Cross fund raiser there recently. Shown here is the front entrance--for members only. We entered on the side facing right on Sansom Street.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 39.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 05, 2014

Outstanding capture and processing! #1599616

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 05, 2014

A terrific image, Michelle - I love the way the Union League stands out from the buildings in the background. #11201751

Leslie McLain level-classic December 05, 2014

Beautiful capture and details, Michelle. #11201771

Natasha Pliss level-classic December 05, 2014

Beautifully done, Michelle! What a gorgeous old building. I love everything about this image: colors, details, textures and your treatment. Instant favorite. #11201778

Jeffrey R. Bange December 05, 2014

Absolutely gorgeous capture and presentation Michelle of this beautiful landmark, and as always thank you for the information about the photo. Hope you have a great weekend. #11201803

Anita Hogue December 06, 2014

Outstanding capture! It's also a favorite for me too! #11201895

Monnie Ryan December 06, 2014

Outstanding work, Michelle - you really captured the building's beauty and character! #11201915

John Connolly December 06, 2014

What a fantastic old building Michelle! It looks like it could have been used in a Hitchcock movie!
My tomato is supposed to yield over 100Kgs of fruit! #11202088

Phillip R. Connolly December 06, 2014

I hope it's no longer just a men's club, Michelle!! Great DD work and excellent capture!! #11202185

Carol L. Fowler December 06, 2014

Gorgeous building! I just visited my friend's Victorian house in Fargo- those buildings are so gorgeous! #11202271

Ann Coates level-classic December 06, 2014

What a beautiful building, lots of history there and I bet the walls could tell a few stories. Beautifully captured Michelle. #11202299

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 06, 2014

Beautiful building, capture and presentation, Michelle!! #11202350

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 07, 2014

It always amazes me how beautiful buildings of yesteryear are.
Gorgeous capture Mickey
Wonderful information #11202411

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic December 07, 2014

The architectural contrast between then and now is amazing. A wonderful capture -- and great description. A fave for me. #11202564

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 07, 2014

Beautiful old building. Wonderful treatment, color and texture. Great story telling. #11202888

Carol Quina level-classic December 08, 2014

Wow, what a gorgeous building. I like the treatment too! #11203405

Danny B. Head December 13, 2014

Love the processing! #11206151

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic December 24, 2014

Wonderful details! I love the tones! Nice work Michelle! #11211864

Gerda Grice level-classic December 26, 2014

Excellent architectural shot, Michelle! Beautifully shot and processed! #11212874

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 29, 2014

Fabulous architectural capture, Michelle. #11214312

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 31, 2015

Love this building's design and your post processing. #11236202

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict January 31, 2015

Congrats on your Staff Favorite for this marvelous image, Michelle! Your outstanding capture and processing makes this a very inviting image! #11236253

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