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Grips and Grins

© Michelle Alton

Grips and Grins

Uploaded: May 25, 2013

Description


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When I get a news assignment to cover, I'm often asked to capture "grips and grins."
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This was VP Biden during a political rally in Philadelphia last summer. After delivering his speech, Secret Servicemen accompanied him to the crowd-control rope line, where admirers clamored to shake his hand and take photos of him.
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In many cases, people were straining to reach and touch the Vice President. In those cases, the Secret Service person would take the camera, shoot a couple of pics, and hand the camera back.
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MT entry
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 102.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Mitch Spence level-classic May 25, 2013

Love that precise moment you got here, Michelle. It tells the story of the crush of people after their prize pic and chance to meet. See this all the time in crowds now, with cameras and cell phones raised on high. Well, mine would have to be "high" or I couldn't get it above the crowd. All this must drive the Secret Service folks nuts. #1529589

Monnie Ryan May 25, 2013

Terrific capture of the moment, Michelle! Politics aside, this is a guy I've always thought would be fun and interesting to sit and have a beer with! #10706223

Marijana Fajgl May 25, 2013

Your black and white captures of people are extrodinary! A little slices of life. Real, powerful and emotional. #10706336

John Connolly May 25, 2013

An amazing story telling image Michelle! What a great graphic image! #10706347

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 25, 2013

What a wonderful candid shot! makes an excellent MT entry as well!! #10706656

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 27, 2013

A terrific story telling image, Michelle - just wonderful! #10710235

Julianne Bradford June 01, 2013

Wow! What a shot Michelle! Hope to see this again! #10718561

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