Brolly
Uploaded: November 01, 2009
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Rose Tree Park, Media PA. October 31.
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This was one of the last moments of the Delaware County SPCA Fall Festival, yesterday. It rained for the entire day, in one of the most beautiful parks I've ever seen. In spite of the endless wet and flowing mud, people turned out in numbers with their dogs--mostly alumnae. I shot for over five hours, with a plastic bag wrapped around my camera, constantly wiping drops off my glasses and lens, and getting thoroughly drenched and up to my ankles in mud.
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Somehow the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders who handed out the prizes managed to stay beautiful. They were also stunningly bright and personable young women.
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Shot raw, manual settings. ISO:400, F8, 1/200s.
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The sun'll come out TOMORROW....hopefully.
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Pamela Koch November 01, 2009
Michelle,Nancyj E. Hovey November 01, 2009
What a photographer will do for her images... well worth it ...this is awesome, love the colors, action, emotions, rain, and is an instant fav! 8o) #8094649Janet Daniel November 01, 2009
A fantastic rainy day capture, Melissa!Monnie Ryan November 01, 2009
Wonderful capture, and I just LOVE that umbrella! Our sun finally appeared in mid-afternoon, but now that Daylight Savings Time is gone, that didn't leave much time to enjoy it! #8094687Cindy Harrison November 01, 2009
great capture...love the umbrella and how it draws the eye right into the image! #8094762Joannie Bertucci November 01, 2009
This looks like a classic painting Michelle! The colors are vibrante and the 3D appearance is fantastic! Excellent work! #8094798Brett Dolsen November 01, 2009
Wonderfull colour,treatment and composition Michelle!!I call this dedication!!Brett #8094918Stefania Barbier November 01, 2009
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT, Michelle... GORGEOUS! #8095082Carolyn M. Fletcher November 02, 2009
Super!! #8095337MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 02, 2009
Morning Mickey!!WoW
Exceptional!
Love the Colors and Comp #8095387
Deb Koskovich November 02, 2009
OH my gosh, Michelle! This has to be my all time favorite of all your wonderful images! It just keeps me staring, there's something about the mood of it and the way the "brolly" pops...wow, wow, wow....winner! #8095394Anne M. Young November 02, 2009
This is stunning - just love the mood, tones and that umbrella is so perfect! I dont think any other colour would have worked so well... #8095501Tess L. Yee November 02, 2009
Superb capture, Michelle! The colors are fab! #8095595Ivan Chacon November 02, 2009
Very nice image Michelle. Love the umbrella contrast against the fall colors ! :) #8095974Linda D. Lester November 02, 2009
What a beatiful shot....love the umbrella contrast with the fall colors! #8096047Aimee S. McMaster November 02, 2009
...simply a delight Michelle...Aimee #8096272Renata Gusciora November 02, 2009
Awesome image,Michelle!Very appealing scene with fanatastic color and feel!Great composition as well! #8096336Tammy D. Ferren November 02, 2009
What a wonderful image, Michelle! Love the contrast of the striped umbrella! Beautiful colors and work on this! A fave for me, too! #8096503JudyAnn Rector November 02, 2009
Captivating story teller, Michelle... great job! #8096883Dick W. Wyatt November 02, 2009
Some days we have to take what we get.Gina Cormier November 02, 2009
Love the composition and colors in this image!!!! #8097734Donna K. Kilcher November 02, 2009
this is beautiful.... #8098042Nancyj E. Hovey November 02, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SKitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 02, 2009
Such a beautiful image, Michelle!!! The colors are incredible!!! :-) k #8098444Laura E. Swan November 02, 2009
Your images sure have a way of coming to life. I love the umbrella, too. Just this overall feeling of the photographer using a great lens and having the perfect weather as far as heightened colors... This really looks PRO all the way. I HAVE to get rid of my flat camera and get serious. These are the results I want to attain, Michelle.Great job as always!
-Laura #8098465
Lester A. Garcia November 03, 2009
WINNER! #8100657Joseph N. DiGilio November 03, 2009
This is outstanding work Michelle. I love the contrast between the B&W, summer green and the autumn leaves. I like the walking in the rain story it evokes in my imagination too. #8101230Lana Arcemont November 03, 2009
Wonderful color, composition and rainy day image!!!!! #8101440Ken Smith November 04, 2009
Now that's a cool shot...the colors are popping and the umbrella is perfect! #8102411Mitch Spence November 04, 2009
All that rainy day muck, but beautiful light, and your persistence made for a marvelous shot--simply superior, Michelle. #8103612Marcel J. Fernandez November 04, 2009
Outstanding in every way! #8104401David Van Camp November 04, 2009
Excellent capture, Michelle! :) #8104584Randy D. Dinkins November 05, 2009
Beautiful image and capture. Great comp and color juxtaposition. #8105094Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 05, 2009
This is so beautiful.. #8106333Tommy E. Burgess November 06, 2009
Very beautiful capture Michelle!! Love the Autumn colors and your composition is fantastic! #8107705Wanda B. Anderson November 06, 2009
Stunning capture of fall color with delightful contrast of the umbrella! #8109986Liz blahh November 07, 2009
Lots of ditto's! Beautiful image! #8111984Laura E. Swan November 07, 2009
!!! ON YOUR EFP !!! And now we wait! :) #8112120
David A. Simons November 07, 2009
Beautiful capture #8112305Jack R. Perry November 08, 2009
Great shot! #8113578Gail Vitikacs November 08, 2009
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! Hope we see it again! #8114594Carla Metzler November 10, 2009
Love this! #8118838Robert Baer November 11, 2009
that umbrella really really is great in this photo. You have the classic fall background with this trendy umbrella. The two opposites really work for me as it is so unexpected. can you tell I love it?? #8122378Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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