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Grandmother, Perhaps

© Michelle Alton

Grandmother, Perhaps

Uploaded: May 26, 2013

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At the Cheyney University Commencement, this woman, bouquet-in-hand, is waiting for one of the graduates to emerge from the ceremony. I did not speak with her, but I imagine she is a proud grandmother.
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The ceremony was LONG, and she had been sitting here, outside the tent enclosure, for over two hours, during which rain fell several times.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

William C. Raco level-classic May 26, 2013

Outstanding photo and narrative, Michelle
She has such an intent expression and bearing, and I love the flowers in her lap.
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Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 26, 2013

Outstanding - A wonderful portrait and moment captured! #10706868

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 26, 2013

Lovely story telling B/W capture. I like how she has her purse securely around her arm. #10706910

Guy D. Biechele level-classic May 26, 2013

Outstanding portrait. Lots of detail and personality captured and presented with skill. #10707049

John Connolly May 26, 2013

A great candid portrait and capture Michelle! That sounds like the actions of a grandmother! #10707233

frank w. degenhardt May 26, 2013

The lady has some kind of patience and can endure. I know that this had to be such a proud moment for her and nothing was going to ruin it. Again, black and white is the best choice for your portraits, I just love the look. These candid shots are among my favorite. Work of a master my friend. #10707313

Carol Eade level-addict May 26, 2013

Great work, Michelle. #10707412

David Phalen May 26, 2013

I'd bet that the graduate she was waiting for was the first in her family!

An outstanding capture of the woman's patience as she waits for a very special person to emerge from the ceremonies!! #10707552

Barbara Waldoch May 26, 2013

Very well done, Michelle! #10708170

Robert K. Bemus level-classic May 26, 2013

She looks very proud and composed...beautiful portrait, Michelle!! #10708388

Linda A. Braddock May 27, 2013

Beautiful, Michelle! #10708925

Neal D. Hatcher May 31, 2013

An awesome portrait-Full of life as always #10716651

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