Chucky Mills: Boxing Trainer

© Michelle Alton

Chucky Mills: Boxing Trainer

Uploaded: January 12, 2015 12:10:11 | Entered: January 12, 2015 12:15:53

Description

Chucky, a great local boxer whose career ended with a serious car accident, is the trainer at MLK Rec Center in blighted North Philadelphia. I met him there four years ago when I was covering an event there. He showed me around and introduced me to his fighters. He's a gem of a man. I asked him if I could take his picture, and this was what he did! CLICK! Added some grunge since I had over-smoothed the original.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Michelle Alton January 12, 2015

A few minutes ago I googled Chuckie Mills and found this quote on a forum: I was in the gym everyday and so was Coach Chuck. He taught me everything I know about boxing. He helped me better myself in life. He helps all the kids in a neighborhood and trains them for free, just to keep em out of trouble. He never asks for NOTHING. He is def an unsung hero." #1603488

John Connolly January 12, 2015

A wonderful capture of this remarkable man Michelle! A great story and image! #11223631

Tiia Vissak January 12, 2015

great tones & mood! #11223642

Jill Odice level-classic January 12, 2015

Fantastic portrait! Your grunge adds just the right feeling! #11223755

Anita Hogue January 12, 2015

I am so glad you know about boxing now! I love your lighting and tones! Awesome! #11223765

Mitch Spence level-classic January 12, 2015

He looks like a man we'd love to meet, and listen to. I'll bet he's got some stories. #11223818

Tamara K. Walker level-classic January 12, 2015

Awesome work! #11223957

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 14, 2015

Well, it's a fabulous portrait, Michelle. And he does look like a great man. Brave too since he got something good out of his misfortune. #11224532

Bill Johnson January 14, 2015

Michelle, Looks very PJ in B&W. Nice capture. #11224783

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 18, 2015

He looks proud great presentation, Michelle. #11227033

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