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Goodnight(?) Mrs. Calabash...

© Michelle Alton

Goodnight(?) Mrs. Calabash...

Uploaded: March 14, 2015 | Entered: March 14, 2015 15:48:45

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This was taken at dusk back in November 2009. It was at Silver Lake Park in Bristol, Pennsylvania. This man, in his late 80's at the time, had a load of historical perspective about this park, which wasn't a park during his childhood. He talked with me for about an hour as I pictured him as a little boy, dressed as he was this day, floating down the river on a makeshift raft. This boardwalk meanders through a bog in the park.
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I used TOPAZ Restyle to change the dusky light to what looks more like morning. The "spotlight" on the bog is sort of reminiscent of the spotlights on the stage as Jimmy Durante exited at the end of each of his shows.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Jeff Sielski March 14, 2015

Great view and capture Michelle!! Great info too!! #1610871

Joannie Bertucci level-classic March 14, 2015

An oldie but goodie! Love your reference to Jimmy Durante, Michelle! Wonderful story telling image! #11265428

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 14, 2015

I love the story and it really is a great capture Michelle! #11265436

Leslie McLain level-classic March 14, 2015

Beautiful capture, Michelle. Love the inclusion of the man in the image. #11265468

Mitch Spence level-classic March 14, 2015

What you've done with the light here is exceptional, and even the thumbnail, with its color and form, demands that the viewer look more closely. #11265482

Mary K. Robison March 14, 2015

Wonderful scene and story, Michelle. #11265491

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 14, 2015 1

Head down, hands in pockets and perhaps lost in his thoughts and memories of days gone by, your capture evokes a myriad of emotions to the viewer. An exceptional story telling image, Michelle, made all the more so by your own descriptive and beautifully written story telling. Bless your heart for the hour spent with him...probably doing what he needed most....just listening. #11265493

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 14, 2015

This image is so expressive, love the colors and lead-in tells a story. #11265520

Jyri Vissak March 15, 2015

Beautiful composition and tones! #11265525

Debbie Bray March 15, 2015

Wonderful capture, and I love the story, Michelle. I think I have still a lot to learn with Restyle, but you are inspiring me! #11265533

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 15, 2015

Outstanding work, Michelle - excellent composition,capture and presentation!! #11265600

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 15, 2015

Nice capture....I am in PA. Wish we could get together. :) #11265657

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 15, 2015

A very inviting scene, even with the dreariness of winter, WTG!! <>< #11265950

Barbara Waldoch March 15, 2015

Beautifully done, Michelle! #11266034

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 15, 2015

Yes, I remember Jimmy Durante! That was a long time ago. LOL. What a pretty capture, Carol! #11266131

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 15, 2015

Sorry, Michelle, for getting your name wrong. #11266133

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 16, 2015

Great story, Michelle. And also a great story-telling image. #11266255

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic March 16, 2015

Love the feeling of isolation and mood in this image. #11266421

Dianne Brin level-classic March 18, 2015

Beautifully beautifully done, Michelle. A wonderful story and feeling in this image. #11267458

Neal D. Hatcher March 19, 2015 1

Beautiful photo and good story.As always your work is full of life.As I look at this I picture an elderley man nearing the end of his journey here as in life-I love your work #11267791

John Connolly March 19, 2015

This is a marvelous image and story Michelle! I love your treatment of this fine image! #11268006

Jill Odice level-classic March 20, 2015

Beautiful shot! I have been playing with the Restyle also and am loving it! #11268594

Katherine Kuhn March 20, 2015

Gorgeous light & sky! #11268646

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