Sean's Element [Washington DC Pictures]
Uploaded: September 24, 2010 02:30:53
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My step grandson,
Sean, during our day together in "his" Philadelphia last Friday. He, as an artist, is strongly attracted to the visual ravages of time and decay.
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This overgrown alley (see comment section) in Old City has a tall, iron gate--easy work for Sean to pry open to gain entry.
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The letters, "O-U-R-S-E" are atop the building called "The Bourse" that overlooks Independence Mall where the historic Liberty Bell and Independence Hall are located.
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The Philadelphia Bourse Building, the first commodities exchange in the United States, was completed in 1895 and was one of the first steel-framed buildings to be constructed.
Celebrating over 100 years as a center for commerce and trade, The Bourse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is one of Philadelphia’s leading commercial complexes, home to 24 retail and food service stores and more than 50 businesses.
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 23.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Michelle Alton September 24, 2010
... #1311123Douglas Pignet September 24, 2010
Nice commentary and capture...Like the art work as well #8926645Gord MacEachern September 24, 2010
Lovely captures Michelle, love to see young people interested in these sort of things!! #8926694
Jeff Robinson
September 24, 2010
Jack Gaskin September 24, 2010
His Element = Urban Jungle Nice catch of him AT WORK.. As for urban DECAY to each his own.Ref: Your comment yesterday. I have been told I'm an bottomless source of Worthless & Useless info ...
Yet friends call when they have a TRIVIA Question they can not answer !!!!
Happy Shooting
Jack #8926729
Danny B. Head September 24, 2010
I understand his interest and share it as well.... It is good to see he is preserving these old "ghost signs" with his camera. #8926765
Carolyn M. Fletcher
September 24, 2010
Jim Baines
September 24, 2010
Agnes Fegan
September 24, 2010
Mary Beth Aiello
September 24, 2010
Marilyn Cornwell September 24, 2010
Wonderful photo story, Michelle! Urban grunge at its best! #8926869Ray Thoms September 24, 2010
Great image and information Michelle......the beauty of decay! #8926976Randy A. Myers September 24, 2010
Nice series. Love the info and story. #8927024
Tammy M. Anderson
September 24, 2010
Julie Burnett September 24, 2010
A compelling photo, very interesting info, Michelle. How cool is it that you two share the same passion! #8927100Murry Grigsby September 24, 2010
Terrific idea, shot and dialog Michelle! I think it is great that you spent the day with Sean and even better that he wanted to spend it with you :0) THe graphic letters and the blue t-shirt really add a nice balance to your comp and the action of Sean zeroing in on his image. Well done!! #8927102Vickie J. Jenkins September 24, 2010
Wonderful images. I just know you shared a beautiful day. #8927168Kaye Burazin September 24, 2010
what a wonderful bonding experience. #8927363Jack Ryan September 24, 2010
An excellent and interesting image...well composed...it tells quite story...thanks for the background info. Well done. #8927382Mike Clime September 24, 2010
Nice capture of someone doing what we all enjoy! Looks like he was going to pick a lock in the one photo. #8927630MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 24, 2010
I thought the word was CourseBecause of all of the fantastic rough textures ;0)
Sensational capture Mickey
Must have been great fun sharing your photography passion with Sean #8927782
Kathy Reeves September 24, 2010
Wonderful image of the alley and the photographer! #8928128
Laura E. Swan
September 24, 2010
Wonderful job on both of your parts!
-Laura :)
P.S. I commented earlier today on another image of him and noted that he was in his ELEMENT. Neat to read you said the same thing here! #8928168
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 24, 2010
What a wonderful day you had, Michelle! All the images are fantastic! :-) k #8928207David Van Camp September 24, 2010
Very compelling shots of the inner city, Michelle!I know you can find some fascinating subjects in such places, for sure! Not my main focus, of course, but should I happen to be in such an environment, I'm sure I would find a no lack of interesting subjects :) I'm sure Sean is collecting a wealth of interesting images!
I also happen to like Cardinals and Peacocks... and red rocks ... :D :D
Thanks for your comments. :) #8928241
Deborah Lewinson
September 24, 2010
Must have been a wonderful day!
Debby #8928284
Rona L. Schwarz September 24, 2010
Another sensational capture from your day with Sean, Michelle! Marvelous details her with wonderful textures,and colors. Also love the textures, patterns, and design on the close-up of the building - would make a great EoD entry! #8928362
Tamara K. Walker
September 24, 2010
Ann Coates
September 24, 2010
Barbara Waldoch September 25, 2010
Excellent capture, Michelle! #8928485
Robert K. Bemus
September 25, 2010
Dick W. Wyatt September 25, 2010
A great city scene Michelle.Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 25, 2010
You have a great sense for finding and capturing architecture from interesting viewpoints, Michelle. This is a real beauty! #8928977ALLEN O. HOWARD September 25, 2010
Excellent DOF Michelle! What a great capture! #8929239Renata Gusciora September 25, 2010
Super capture,Michelle!I like it a lot!Fantastic pov and colors! #8929989Brett Dolsen September 26, 2010
Fantastic composition for this narrow area Michelle! #8930217
Marilyn K. Lincecum
September 29, 2010
Lorraine A. Cook October 03, 2010
Sean has a very good eye, Michelle!My Pop was an 'ironworker'...working on many downtown Philadelphia buildings (and bridges). He also worked in New York...going wherever the job sent him. Pop was also a 'finisher'...specializing in escalators, revolving doors etc. #8943962
Carolyn J. Connolly October 07, 2010
Outstanding images, ALL of them, Michelle!! Bravo, my friend!! :o) #8953512Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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