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The GREEN Room


 

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The GREEN Room
The GREEN Room

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This was actually a hallway leading to PhillyCam's (Channel 66) "Green Room." It was the public access TV station's grand re-opening celebration and reception in the heart of Philadelphia's Center City.
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The hallways are all painted in brilliant saturated colors, and this one was no exception: Retina-tickling CHARTREUSE!. I loved the photo, for reasons I don't understand, but the chartreuse actually HURT my eyes. So I toned it back to what you see here. Also had to remove an arm, hand, and cocktail from her back and elbow. (Not HER arm, hand, and cocktail).
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(Original image--after cropping--appears in the discussion area.)
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Michelle Alton

 
  CHARTREUSE to TICKLE the RETINA
CHARTREUSE to TICKLE the RETINA

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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 


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The original will explain why the main photo is entered into "Colors of Spring."
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April 13, 2012

 
karenemichaels.com - Karen E. Michaels

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  GREAT judgement, Michelle!
I love this candid.
BTW, pretty funny...BP in my garden.


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April 13, 2012

 

Danny B. Head
  I agree that this and yesterday's post are nice candid shots. I really like what you did with pulling back on the colors. It really works well on both these images.


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April 13, 2012

 
- Ken Smith

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  I like the vertical expanse of the wall with the photos..nicely done, Michelle!


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April 13, 2012

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Great capture and processing Michelle - Outstanding job!!


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April 13, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Both are pretty cool~ Whose idea was it to paint a wall that color, I wonder!!


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April 13, 2012

 

Antonio Amen
  Nice, very good, like the tones.


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April 13, 2012

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  The subdues colors really add artistic impact to this expertly composed capture, Michelle!


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April 13, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  I'm definitely a primary colors kind of person, but I, too, can do without that awful lime green! Terrific job!


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April 13, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Excellent portrait and tones, Michelle! Wise choice on toning it down.


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April 13, 2012

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Nicely seen, great timing and tones!


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April 13, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Nice compposition and excellent darkroom work, Michelle! You did a good job with this one!


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April 13, 2012

 

David Phalen
  Fabulous work Michelle!!


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April 13, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  That sure is a bright colour. Isn't green meant to be a relaxing colour although I don't know about this shade of green. Certain colours make us behave in certain ways, so I believe. Anyway, a fabulous shot here Michelle. I'm always fascinated with how good a job you do with your cloning.


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April 14, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  This photo really appeals to me---I find myself studying the young woman over and over again. I also really like what you did with the colors.


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April 14, 2012

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  This is really fantastic Michell. A winner.
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April 15, 2012

 
patriciacasey.com - Patricia A. Casey

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  Michelle....amazing transformation of the original into the submitted on your page....wonderful PS cleanup....thank you again for sharing your great story and the work you did on the photo!


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April 17, 2012

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day MICHELLE!

My heartiest congratz for the EP.

This could probably be under the "Photographer's Photograph" banner.
The desaturation is a reall winner, (especially after seeing the original) and you have caught the woman's concentration very well indeed.
You are quite correct when you indicated that this photograph has that "something".

GB
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April 18, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Nice pose and great color you ended up with Michelle.


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April 18, 2012

 

Lori Carlson
  YES! I agree! THERE IS, "something" about this shot, Michelle!! Worthy of the works you did on it!! Very cool!! =)


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June 21, 2012

 
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