Church of the Week - June 9 (5)

© Michelle Alton

Church of the Week - June 9 (5)

Uploaded: June 14, 2013

Description


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Bass Man
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The guitarist bows his head in prayer after the "Praise and Worship" performance of the band and church choirs.
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F3.5, 1/160s, ISO:1250. Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM @ 200mm)
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Had to do a significant amount of work to remove distracting blurred flowers on the lower right quadrant of the frame. Used Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 for the b&w conversion, an OnOne texture (subtly), and some grunge effects.
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Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Michelle Alton June 14, 2013

I apologize for taking this down temporarily. I saw a flaw that I felt compelled to repair. Here are the remarks that accrued prior to the fix.
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Karen E. Michaels
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member since: 8/24/2004 Excellent work, Michelle.
6/14/2013 5:18:41 AM

Monnie Ryan

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member since: 9/25/2008 Another outstanding portrait!
6/14/2013 5:22:54 AM

Jill Odice

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member since: 7/1/2005 Right into my favs! You did a fabulous job on this! All it needs is a nice subtle frame and a wall to hang it on !
6/14/2013 6:45:01 AM

Jeff W. Robinson

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member since: 10/17/2002 Outstanding in every way Michelle!
6/14/2013 6:51:11 AM

#1532373

John Rivera level-classic June 14, 2013

Your photos are just amazing! #10732736

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 14, 2013

Great series Michelle!

jo ann c. #10732802

Hendrik Storme June 14, 2013

Just fantastic!!! #10732937

John Connolly June 14, 2013

A marvelous addition to this fine series, Michelle! Nice work! #10732973

David Phalen June 14, 2013

Another fantastic character study!! #10733169

Jeffrey R. Bange June 14, 2013

I always look forward to your beautiful work Michelle. You put so much effort into your photos and story lines that I always feel as if I was right there with you when you took the picture.

Every series that you have done has always been inspiring and I truly believe that you have a very gifted talent not only in your photos but the stories that accommodate each one them.

Hope all is well with you and your family and have a nice weekend. #10733270

Colette M. Metcalf June 15, 2013

You did a wonderful job here, Michelle! This is outstanding! #10733379

Leslie McLain level-classic June 16, 2013

Fantastic portrait, Michelle. #10735493

William C. Raco level-classic June 17, 2013

Outstanding capture, Michelle #10735749

Thomas E. Hinds June 17, 2013

Big WOW, Michelle! Wonderfully rendered! #10736540

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