Cemetery Cyclist
Uploaded: September 27, 2011
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The Laurel Hill (Historic) Cemetery in Philadelphia is a beautiful and peaceful place to wander about, to be sure. But as a child, it would have truly spooked me to be among all the souls, no longer living.
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This young boy had just skidded on the gravelly road and toppled over. When I checked to see if he was OK (he was fine), I said..."Do you live near here?" (wondering how he felt comfortable in this environment). He told me that he lives in Denver! I continued, "It seems to me like a strange place to be bicycling." He was quiet for a moment and then said, sadly, "My Dad works here."
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[Just downloaded the upgrade to Nik Color Efex...this is the new filter called Detail Enhancer.]
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Congratulations August Winners!
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Gord MacEachern September 27, 2011
Wonderful image Michelle, with the lane leading right through! Like the filter. #1411066Avril Young September 27, 2011
wow, this is beautiful, lovely leading lines and just love that colour...beautiful story about the boy too.. #9698837Dominick M. Dimacale September 27, 2011
Great image and story behind it, Michelle love the effects placement!Dominick #9698875
Carolyn M. Fletcher September 27, 2011
Probably a nice quiet place to work, though. Cool shot of the kid! #9698955R. J. Laudenbacher September 27, 2011
Wonderful POV on this Michelle with a great leading line. #9699182Neal D. Hatcher September 27, 2011
BEAUTIFUL SHOT-And the story makes it more so #9699236Danny B. Head September 27, 2011
Before I read through all your text, I thought the boy was worried about the hill and skidding on the gravel.... sure enough. lol #9699343Dayna Cain September 27, 2011
Great image. I really like the filter. #9699415Lindley Johnson September 27, 2011
Wonderful comp, color, and effects, Michelle. #9699445Monnie Ryan September 27, 2011
Love the composition, effects and story, Michelle! #9699934Mike Clime September 27, 2011
Nice capture, terrific comp and like the effects of the filter, Michelle! #9700511Patrick Rouzes September 27, 2011
Love your story, the gorgeous greens, tones, comp & mood here, Michelle! A thought-evoking capture, my friend! #9700825Jyri Vissak September 27, 2011
Original! #9700839Renee Doyle September 27, 2011
Glad he didn't hurt himself too bad! Wonderful use of this new filter Michelle! #9700980Barbara Waldoch September 27, 2011
Excellent job, Michelle! #9701148Heather Loewenhardt September 27, 2011
Love the story once again Michelle. This image is beautifully framed and balanced with the trees and the headstones. The curve of the leading line is wonderful as it takes me down that road. #9701211Tammy Espino September 27, 2011
Always love your stories with your photo's and this is no exception!! :) #9701289Ann Coates September 27, 2011
This is so cool Michelle. I'm picking we will see this again next month. I love that filter too. #9701587Marilyn K. Lincecum September 27, 2011
Wonderful image with great leading line, detail, color and treatment. #9701744Lynne Morris September 27, 2011
Fabulous work Michelle. #9701944Brett Dolsen September 28, 2011
Love it!!! #9702353Renata Gusciora September 28, 2011
Fantastic scene capture with great vivid colors and clarity,Michelle! #9702647Ian M. Hill September 28, 2011
Another beauty Michelle,the new Nik filters seem to be very good.Good story too. #9703886Phillip R. Connolly September 28, 2011
Beautiful treatment of this one, Michelle, and the composition is perfect!!Phil #9703918
Emile Abbott September 29, 2011
Downloaded the same filter but have not had time to use it. Nice effects, Michelle. #9705514Carolyn McIntosh October 15, 2011
So glad you told the story behind the photo . . I always appreciate a photo more when I know what inspired the photographer.What a fabulous photo and love your rendering.
You have a gorgeous gallery!!! #9736312
Bonnie C. Lackey October 15, 2011
I have always loved cemeteries for their history and the sense of connection I feel. I think it's great that you captured a boy riding his bike surrounded by people who would probably love seeing him. #9737590Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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