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Puzzlement: Dillworth Plaza

© Michelle Alton

Puzzlement: Dillworth Plaza

Uploaded: January 04, 2011

Description

While I was waiting to meet my Arizona brother at City Hall in Philadelphia in September, this man was "doing something" -- though I could not work out what!
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Standing in Dillworth Plaza, his back is to 15th Street, where a truck and pedestrian pass by. He is looking toward the Eastern facade of City Hall, as he appears to be sketching. But he has nothing in his hands but the big book. Late September 2010.

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Not much time for commenting in the next couple of weeks--preparing the house for staging (for sale). Lots to do!

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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 91.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Lynne Morris January 04, 2011

Nicely seen and captured Michelle, hope the house sale goes smoothly :) #1341112

Gord MacEachern January 04, 2011

He does look kind of puzzled. Well seen and captured. Good luck! #9141646

Alan L. Borror January 04, 2011

Wonderful image because of the questions it raises. Superb composition as well, Michelle! #9141657

David Phalen January 04, 2011

Perfectly composed with excellent light, colors and details!!

Hope the house sale goes well!! #9141889

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 04, 2011

I'm curious too, Michelle, and the stance you caught is certainly compelling. He almost looks posed :)
Good luck on the house -- I know it's a lot of work, not to mention the worry. #9141893

Ron McEwan January 04, 2011

I like candid shots of all kinds, Now after seeing this Michelle I will be wondering what the heck was he doing. Thanks. Good luck on the sale. #9141959

Monnie Ryan January 04, 2011

Curious, that's for sure! Terrific on-the-street capture, Michelle! Do hope all goes as smoothly as possible with getting ready and the sale itself -- you've got a lot on your plate so don't think twice about commenting or not! #9142096

Jack Ryan January 04, 2011

Good eye to spot him...excellent clarity in this well composed image. Nicely done. (Hope everything goes your way with the upcoming sale.) #9142169

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe January 04, 2011

VERY cool portrait, Michelle...great catch!

ccc #9142271

Mike Clime January 04, 2011

Before I had my second cup of coffee I thought this guy was looking at a pizza menu! LOL Don't envy you getting ready to move. #9142557

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 04, 2011

He looks like he's really concentrating on what he's doing! Great shot! #9143517

Brett Dolsen January 05, 2011

Wonderfull street capture,timing and composition Michelle!All the best for the weeks ahead and some positive change for the coming months ahead! #9143664

Kaye Burazin January 05, 2011

I know all about staging, my home has been staged for 2 1/2 months now. hard when you have a messy husband and dog. LOL Good luck on the next stage of your life. You can always come on down to Arkansas where the living is simple and taxes are way low. Also your housing dollar could buy you lots of house for your dollar. By the way your picture is very interesting. Gets the mind working just what the man is doing????? #9144467

Rona L. Schwarz January 05, 2011

Great street candid, Michelle! The expression on his face says it all - although what that is leaves a lot to the imagination!
Good Luck with the house. I have no idea what's involved in staging but assume your house needs to be on its best behavior at all times! Not easy to do. So don't worry about commenting... #9144866

Tiia Vissak January 06, 2011

a cool scene! #9145678

Fanie Heymans January 06, 2011

Magnificent Michelle! #9145697

Lorna Shutter February 02, 2011

What this man is doing is definitely a Puzzlement! Judging by the size of the book and the number of pages (not many), I have come up with some theories:
1. He is an actor memorizing his lines for a new play or movie.
2. He is a singer practising the words and notes to a song.
3. He is a waiter learning to rhyme off the "Daily Specials".
4. He is a student studying for an exam. (Condensed notes.)
The reason why the book is so big is because his eyesight is poor! LOL!
Whatever it is he is doing, you captured him at the perfect moment! A very interesting and thought provoking shot, Michelle! Wonderful lighting and clarity! Excellent work! :) #9207573

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