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Volunteer [Love & Companionship]

© Michelle Alton

Volunteer

Uploaded: August 06, 2012 03:52:25

Description


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She is a volunteer who cold-phones neighborhood people to urge them to register to vote, and to explain why they should vote for the candidate she supports.
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I shot this at the OFA (Obama for America) Headquarters on Ogontz Avenue in Philadelphia during actress Nia Long's speech. This woman was sitting behind me, and I snapped her photo as I turned around to snap the crowd. I was covering the event.
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Nik Silver Efex 2 is "responsible" for the dramatic effect.
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Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jack Gaskin August 06, 2012

Wonderful Portrait NEWS LADY

Jack #1478951

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe August 06, 2012

Excellent candid, Michelle. #10264587

Gord MacEachern August 06, 2012

Lovely candid portrait Michelle! #10264598

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 06, 2012

Pretty lady and great light. #10264647

Susan Williams August 06, 2012

Beautiful portrait, Michelle. The comp, lighting and details are excellent, and the B&W is perfect. Very nice work. #10264706

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 06, 2012

The light on this shot is FABULOUS, Michelle! I hope you shared this portrait with this beautiful lady. I am sure she would love it! #10264709

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 06, 2012

superb expression, lighting and portrait! #10264866

Anita Hogue August 06, 2012

Absolutely stunning portrait, Michelle! #10264872

Kathy Reeves August 06, 2012

Lovely portrait with amazing lighting! #10265069

Phyllis A. Houghton August 06, 2012

I'd love to meet her! Her strong calm qualities come through. Love your commentaries, as always, Michelle! #10265122

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 06, 2012


What a wonderful poortrait and amazing to have captured on just a "quick shot", the lightings is super and in b/w is perfect Michelle!

jo ann c. #10265145

Monnie Ryan August 06, 2012

Beautiful, expressive portrait, Michelle! #10265171

Mike Clime August 06, 2012

Winner in my book, Michelle! Love the light! #10265239

Ann Coates level-classic August 06, 2012

Fantastic pose, mood and tones you captured here Michelle. #10265377

Katherine Kuhn August 06, 2012

Beautiful portrait -- you captured such a wonderful expression with great light & tones! #10265392

John Connolly August 06, 2012

A very poweful portrait Michelle! You have excelled yourself with this one! #10265466

Barbara Waldoch August 06, 2012

Terrific portrait, Michelle! #10265493

Carol L. Fowler August 06, 2012

Wonderful portrait- great lighting! #10265579

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 06, 2012

This is a really lovely portrait, Michelle! #10265682

Renee Doyle August 06, 2012

She looks so deep in thought .... Wonderful portrait with excellent use of light Michelle!!!! #10265810

Craig D. Minton August 06, 2012

You've captured a true thought process. Not knowing what that thought might be is intriguing. Nicely done, Michelle.


#10265815

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 06, 2012

Gorgeous portrait and effects, Michelle!!
Yes, I'm without my telephoto while it's in the shop...seems to be annual event... #10265835

Yulianto Soeroso August 07, 2012

lovely portraiture #10265859

Antonio Amen August 07, 2012

Wow, Michelle, this is a wonderful portrait.Well done #10265960

Neal D. Hatcher August 07, 2012

Beautiful portrait-PERFECT IN EVERY WAY #10266107

Jack Ryan August 07, 2012

Outstanding portrait...wonderful work. #10266293

David Hurt August 07, 2012

Oh how I love a good use of B&W. Nice job. #10266506

Lorna Shutter August 08, 2012

Wow! It looks like she was deliberately posing for you! This is such an outstanding portrait! The clarity and detail are fantastic! The soft lighting and shadows are beautiful! A Winner in my book, Michelle! Well done! :) #10267503

Ann Lyssenko level-classic August 08, 2012

What a wonderful moment you have captured in this image. It tells a wonderful story of a life lived in a pensive listening pose. Ann #10267553

Ken Smith level-classic August 09, 2012

Excellent lighting on this, Michelle...a super portrait! #10269434

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 10, 2012

Superb tones and lighting, what a beautiful (KEEPSAKE) portrait Michelle! #10270815

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic August 10, 2012

The lighting, detail and colouring make this such a stellar image Michelle. I hope it goes farther. #10271093

Rona L. Schwarz August 10, 2012

Catching up...you've been busy as usual, Michelle! What an outstanding portrait this is! The lighting is superb! Very artistic capture and work!! Hard to believe it is a candid! #10271094

Julianne Bradford August 12, 2012

What a wonderful capture Michelle! #10272970

Mitch Spence level-classic August 12, 2012

Ah, another dramatic study, Michelle. And of course you're the "responsible" party--just a little help along the way from NIK. :) #10273236

Dave Bell August 25, 2012

What a smashing image Michele, I love it! #10289353

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