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

Comments

Pamela Koch November 01, 2009

Michelle,
This is beautiful. I am sure we will be seeing this photo again. It is a favorite of mine. Your five hours in the rain were well worth it for this capture. Congratulations! Pamela #1199483

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic 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) #8094649

Janet Daniel November 01, 2009

A fantastic rainy day capture, Melissa!
The color, detail, & lighting are awesome! #8094658

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! #8094687

Cindy Harrison November 01, 2009

great capture...love the umbrella and how it draws the eye right into the image! #8094762

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 01, 2009

This looks like a classic painting Michelle! The colors are vibrante and the 3D appearance is fantastic! Excellent work! #8094798

Brett Dolsen November 01, 2009

Wonderfull colour,treatment and composition Michelle!!I call this dedication!!Brett #8094918

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 01, 2009

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT, Michelle... GORGEOUS! #8095082

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 02, 2009

Super!! #8095337

MELODIE 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! #8095394

Anne M. Young level-addict 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... #8095501

Tess L. Yee November 02, 2009

Superb capture, Michelle! The colors are fab! #8095595

Ivan Chacon November 02, 2009

Very nice image Michelle. Love the umbrella contrast against the fall colors ! :) #8095974

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 02, 2009

What a beatiful shot....love the umbrella contrast with the fall colors! #8096047

Aimee S. McMaster November 02, 2009

...simply a delight Michelle...Aimee #8096272

Renata Gusciora November 02, 2009

Awesome image,Michelle!Very appealing scene with fanatastic color and feel!Great composition as well! #8096336

Tammy 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! #8096503

JudyAnn Rector level-classic November 02, 2009

Captivating story teller, Michelle... great job! #8096883

Dick W. Wyatt November 02, 2009

Some days we have to take what we get.
Great capture. #8097593

Gina Cormier November 02, 2009

Love the composition and colors in this image!!!! #8097734

Donna K. Kilcher level-classic November 02, 2009

this is beautiful.... #8098042

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 02, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o) #8098066

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 02, 2009

Such a beautiful image, Michelle!!! The colors are incredible!!! :-) k #8098444

Laura E. Swan level-classic 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! #8100657

Joseph 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. #8101230

Lana Arcemont November 03, 2009

Wonderful color, composition and rainy day image!!!!! #8101440

Ken Smith level-classic November 04, 2009

Now that's a cool shot...the colors are popping and the umbrella is perfect! #8102411

Mitch Spence level-classic November 04, 2009

All that rainy day muck, but beautiful light, and your persistence made for a marvelous shot--simply superior, Michelle. #8103612

Marcel J. Fernandez November 04, 2009

Outstanding in every way! #8104401

David Van Camp November 04, 2009

Excellent capture, Michelle! :) #8104584

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 05, 2009

Beautiful image and capture. Great comp and color juxtaposition. #8105094

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 05, 2009

This is so beautiful.. #8106333

Tommy E. Burgess November 06, 2009

Very beautiful capture Michelle!! Love the Autumn colors and your composition is fantastic! #8107705

Wanda B. Anderson November 06, 2009

Stunning capture of fall color with delightful contrast of the umbrella! #8109986

Liz blahh November 07, 2009

Lots of ditto's! Beautiful image! #8111984

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 07, 2009

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!!! ON YOUR EFP !!! And now we wait! :) #8112120

David A. Simons November 07, 2009

Beautiful capture #8112305

Jack R. Perry November 08, 2009

Great shot! #8113578

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 08, 2009

LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! Hope we see it again! #8114594

Carla Metzler November 10, 2009

Love this! #8118838

Robert 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?? #8122378

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