Johnny

Uploaded: January 04, 2013

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Yesterday we had a day's worth of tree work performed here, in an effort to avoid serious damage from the winter storms ahead. It was very COLD, with wind chill making it feel like 15F. The winds were howling, especially up in the trees. Johnny was the foreman--leader of the team.
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I loved watching these men at work. They were so well coordinated, with two climbing, and the others operating the crane, doing cleanup and standing by to help the climbers with their rigging. They also directed (by rope) the large limbs to a safe landing. Danger lurked, ever present, but the men looked out for one another.
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I feel a lot safer now. The terrifying winds during Hurricane Sandy were enough, with limbs thudding down around us for the whole night. NOT AGAIN!
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Michelle Alton January 04, 2013

Leo, in the tree above our house. #1507005

Linda D. Lester level-classic January 04, 2013

I don't know how they do this kind of work but happy they do!
Excellent capture of Johnny! #10498698

Monnie Ryan January 04, 2013

Dangerous work, but they know what they're doing! Well done! #10498808

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 04, 2013

Outstanding images of them Michelle! #10498864

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic January 04, 2013

Michelle

Great images and color

Ysa... #10498972

Colette M. Metcalf January 04, 2013

Terrific capture, Michelle!!! #10499008

Erika G. Gossett January 04, 2013

Wonderful capture, Michelle! #10499598

David Phalen January 04, 2013

Outstanding captures of a pro at work!! #10499762

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 05, 2013

A terrific image of Johnny, Michelle. I would much rather be taking the pictures than climbing the trees! #10500519

Robert K. Bemus level-classic January 05, 2013

Heights and chainsaws...very dangerous...great candid portrait, Michelle!! #10501451

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic January 06, 2013

I love the tones in your B&W capture, Michelle and this one is no exception. A fabulous candid portrait, Michelle. #10501785

Tiia Vissak January 06, 2013

a wonderful portrait! #10501882

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 06, 2013

Both great portraits and that smile on Johnny tells the story of how happy he is to have a job and be working. #10502140

Thomas E. Hinds January 06, 2013

Terrific images, Michelle! The jobs they are doing are so dangerous. Great job here! #10502562

Linda S. Smith level-classic January 09, 2013

Great portrait Michelle! Love your processing! #10507572

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 10, 2013

I love his smile and the texture of the rope. Great candid! #10507810

Jeffrey R. Bange January 12, 2013

Great capture and B&W presentation Michelle. I know what you mean when you can just sit and watch them at work because I did the same thing a number of years ago when I had two large trees removed.

Johnny sure looks like he enjoys his work with the big broad smile on his face, it was either that or the fact that you were serving them hot chocolate and cookies all day to keep them warm. #10511119

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 25, 2013

wonderful finalist... congratulations!!! #10582690

Lyn Darlington February 25, 2013

Fantastic capture.....Congrats on your finalist! #10582846

Robert R. Goodman February 25, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10582940

Jeffrey R. Bange February 25, 2013

Congratulations Michelle on this well deserved finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10582966

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic February 25, 2013

Michells

BIG CONGRATULATIONS

YSA... #10583191

Julianne Bradford February 25, 2013

Wonderful Michelle! Congrats! #10583754

Mitch Spence level-classic February 25, 2013

No one can beat you, Michelle, at the exceptional capture of real-world people in real-world activities. I am always impressed. Congratulations. #10583935

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 25, 2013

Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #10583950

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 25, 2013

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle #10583967

Phyllis A. Houghton February 25, 2013

Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Michelle. Love your treatment. #10583992

Erika G. Gossett February 25, 2013

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #10584189

Marijana Fajgl February 25, 2013

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #10584281

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 25, 2013

Congrats, Michelle, on this superb finalist!

Also appreciate the story behind this image!
Debby #10584531

Nadia Paul February 25, 2013

Congratulations on your well deserved finalist Michelle! #10584715

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 25, 2013

Congrats on this beautiful finalist Michelle. Good Luck! #10584902

Tammy Espino February 25, 2013

Congratulations on your finalist! :) #10584959

Lucy Abrao level-classic February 25, 2013

Great finalist, congratulations.
Lucy #10585278

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 25, 2013

Wonderful portrait...Congratulations on a well deserved finalist. #10585472

frank w. degenhardt February 26, 2013

Congratulations on this Finalist Michelle. Way to go. #10585739

Steve D. Hinkle February 26, 2013

Congrats on your finalist, well done. #10586190

Debra R. Harder February 26, 2013

Love this portrait, Michelle! Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #10586221

Renee Doyle February 26, 2013

Wonderful work Michelle! Congratulations! #10586875

ALLEN O. HOWARD February 26, 2013

An excellent capture/portrait Michelle! Congratulations! #10586922

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 26, 2013

WOW, INCREDIBLE work, MIchelle! CONGRATS & good luck, my friend!
#10586966

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 27, 2013

My kind of portrait - love the inclusion of the environment and especially the tool of the trade in the rope. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Michelle. #10588236

LeAnn Wood February 27, 2013

Michelle, An incredible shot. Congratulations on your Finalist Award. #10588438

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 27, 2013

Outstanding detail and mood, Michelle. Love it. Huge congrats. #10588696

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 27, 2013

You really nailed this one, congratulations. #10588909

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 27, 2013

Excellent Michelle and congrats on your well deserved finalist! What a great model this guy was!

jo ann c.
#10588993

Ann Coates level-classic February 28, 2013

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Michelle. #10590320

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe March 01, 2013

Congratulations, Michelle! #10591963

Merna L. Nobile March 22, 2013

What a great way to start a new year! Your award winning photographs go from Editor’s Pick to Finalist and hopefully to Gold.
CONGRATULATIONS for the month of January, 2013!
#10619967

Merna L. Nobile March 22, 2013

What a great way to start a new year! Your award winning photographs go from Editor’s Pick to Finalist and hopefully to Gold.
CONGRATULATIONS for the month of January, 2013!
#10619983


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