FEAR
Uploaded: December 29, 2012 04:00:46
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This year I had the wonderful privilege of photographing the S.E. Pennsylvania Red Cross Annual Holiday Children's Party in Center City Philadelphia. Children that probably would have had scanty (or NO) gifts were treated to multiple shopping bags filled with both fun and need-fulfilling items, a consultation with Santa, music, dancing, contests (with prizes) and fun activities--all donated by local corporations.
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This tiny little boy had just arrived and was taking off his coat, when two of the Red Cross HUGE mascots (Fred Cross and a big furry bright red Blood Drop) strode over to give him a hug.
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The boy was terrified and burst into sobs and tears and was nearly inconsolable.
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 16000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 57.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Michelle Alton December 29, 2012
The Red Cross Mascots #1505851Jeff Robinson December 29, 2012
A powerful image Michelle - It is Outstanding! #10486361R. J. Laudenbacher December 29, 2012
This has gold written all over it, Michelle! A fabulous capture with such deep emotion in it. I look to see this on again. Of course I had to chuckle when I read why the boy had so much fear on his face. I think I would have fear too if a huge blood drop came at me!😃 #10486452Jack Gaskin December 29, 2012
GREAT IMAGEJack #10486474
frank w. degenhardt December 29, 2012
I so enjoy the raw look of the people you take pictures of. No posing, just people being people with the different characteristics. Here this child clinging to dads leg for protection, it shows on his poor little face. Love the treatment and tones, the way you composed the picture. Photo journalism at its best Michelle. #10486475Kay E. Mahoney December 29, 2012
Nice capture. Michelle. Cute little guy. #10486667Bojan Bencic December 29, 2012
Amazing photo and treatment, Michelle. Funny story of how you got it - his expression is really serious. #10486782David Phalen December 29, 2012
Got to be a world rocking event for a person that size to be confronted by large, strange mascots.You've done a remarkable job in capturing his fear. Hope he had a better time later. #10487000
Tiia Vissak December 29, 2012
a great image! #10487022John Connolly December 29, 2012
A fantastic image beautifully presented Michelle! I love the expression! Well done! #10487089Katherine Kuhn December 29, 2012
Great portrait and capture of the little girl's emotions, Michelle -- lovely light! #10487443Carol L. Fowler December 29, 2012
Amazing photo- winner! #10487466Jill Odice December 29, 2012
Wow, what a great capture and story!You nailed this one Michelle! #10487497Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 29, 2012
What a WONDERFUL story telling capture, Michelle! :-) k #10488338Tammy D. Ferren December 29, 2012
Straight into my favorites! Photography at it's best. The composition and framing is just perfect and the emotion you captured. Love it. #10488428Barbara Waldoch December 29, 2012
Fantastic shot, Michelle! #10488547Ann Coates December 29, 2012
You captured the moment perfectly and the story that goes with this image makes it a winner in my book. #10488600Alex T. Mizuno December 30, 2012
It's so ironical that the charity event gave the little boy fear. Outstanding presentation in monochrome to convey the emotion so effectively. Excellent work Michelle!! #10488657Jyri Vissak December 30, 2012
Great portrait here! #10488677Emile Abbott January 02, 2013
Great emotional portrait Michelle. Got behind as had to pronounce my best friend of 40 years Sunday, funeral is Friday. #10496098Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 03, 2013
A gorgeous capture with so much emotional impact! #10497263Amy Weiss January 04, 2013
Such a wonderfully emotive shot, Michelle. Fantastic! #10498489Stephen Zacker January 05, 2013
Terrific story telling image #10500587Peggy Pfister January 05, 2013
Wonderful evocative image, Michelle, and the mood is perfectly complemented by the black and white. Very nice! #10500770Linda S. Smith January 05, 2013
Perfect portrait Michelle! GREAT capture of this little one! #10500808Phyllis H. Burchett January 14, 2013
Michelle, this is outstanding in every way....fabulous portrait work! #10515326Liz blahh January 23, 2013
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! #10530338Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 23, 2013
Congratulations!! This is so excellent Michelle! #10530354Tamara K. Walker January 23, 2013
Magnificent capture, congratulations. #10530355Robert R. Goodman January 23, 2013
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,my friend!!! #10530423JO ANN CLEVELAND January 23, 2013
Outstanding Michelle, congrats on your super finalist!jo ann c.
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Ann Coates January 23, 2013
So pleased to see this get the recognition it deserves. Congratulations on your superb finalist Michelle. #10530723Patrick Rouzes January 23, 2013
INCREDIBLE work & finalist, Michelle! CONGRATS my friend!Joannie Bertucci January 23, 2013
The whole story can be read in this boys eyes which you captured and presented so perfectly! I think I see gold in his eyes! Congratulations on this "fearful" finalist Michelle! #10530909Rona L. Schwarz January 23, 2013
WOW! I missed this the first time around so I'm doubly glad to see it now, Michelle! What a powerful and emotional capture...it has Winner written all over it! Huge Congrats on this superb Finalist! #10530974Linda S. Smith January 23, 2013
Huge Congrats Michelle on your finalist win! #10531098Phyllis A. Houghton January 23, 2013
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #10531190Susan Williams January 23, 2013
Congratulations, Michelle. Great candid portrait! #10531316Stefania Barbier January 24, 2013
touching finalist Michelle, congratulations!!! #10531418Alex T. Mizuno January 24, 2013
Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle! This looks winner to me already! #10531521Barbara Mason January 24, 2013
Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle - a beautifully composed b/w image !!! #10531613Renee Doyle January 24, 2013
Super portrait work Michelle!! BIG congratulations to you! #10531723Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 24, 2013
A deeply touching image, Michelle. Congratulations!! #10531813Linda D. Lester January 24, 2013
Congratulations on your finalist! #10532084Neal D. Hatcher January 24, 2013
---------"CONGRATULATIONS"--------------MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 24, 2013
WoWCongratulations Mickey
This is a winner!! #10532187
Danny B. Head January 24, 2013
This is a winner in my eyes! Awesome capture! Congrtas! #10532343Bojan Bencic January 24, 2013
Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #10532630Agnes Fegan January 24, 2013
Such a terrific capture ... Congratulations! #10532945Mitch Spence January 24, 2013
This is haunting, Michelle. The big, big sea of the world and dad's leg as anchor. Congratulations. #10533464Marijana Fajgl January 24, 2013
Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle! #10533766Nadia Paul January 24, 2013
Congrats on your wonderful finalist Michelle! #10533850frank w. degenhardt January 24, 2013
Hope this is a winner. Congratulations on the Finalist Michelle. #10533925Terry T. Ruvalcaba January 24, 2013
congrats, well deserved! #10534075Nancyj E. Hovey January 24, 2013
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SJohn Connolly January 24, 2013
Huge congratulations on your finalist Michelle! I hope it moves onto gold for you! #10534286Lydia Williams January 24, 2013
What a wonderful image, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist award...yes, and hope it moves on to the gold too! #10534345Connie J. Bagot January 24, 2013
Congratulations Michelle! #10534625Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2013
So happy to see this again Michelle, congrats and good luck! #10534677Emile Abbott January 24, 2013
Congratulation on finalist, Michelle #10534708Lucy Abrao January 24, 2013
Congratulations on this finalist.Ken Smith January 24, 2013
Excellent work, Michelle. Congrats to you!! #10534967Lana Arcemont January 24, 2013
Congratulations, Michelle! #10534971Deborah Lewinson January 24, 2013
Awesome storytelling portrait, Michelle!Congrats on your Finalist, and best wishes for the next round!
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Carol Eade January 24, 2013
You really captured the emotion, Michelle, congratulations on your beautiful finalist. #10535114Robert K. Bemus January 24, 2013
Awesome portrait...congratulations and good luck!!! #10535665Heather Loewenhardt January 24, 2013
Wow that little face has so much written across it. Wonderful capture! Congrats on your finalist award. #10535727Lois Adomite January 25, 2013
Wonderful portrait, congratulations on your finalist #10537006Jeffrey R. Bange January 25, 2013
I don't know how I ever missed this photo Michelle but best of luck on a well deserved finalist photo and good luck in the next round. #10537650Bonnie C. Lackey January 26, 2013
Congratulations, Michelle! I can see why he was scared - at that age I would have been terrified. #10538405Ellen Hodges January 26, 2013
Huge congrats and best luck on a truly fantastic finalist!! #10539178Merna L. Nobile January 28, 2013
Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!ALLEN O. HOWARD January 28, 2013
A wonderful portrait!!! Congratulations Michelle! #10542295Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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