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Felix pensive

© Michelle Alton

Felix pensive

Uploaded: June 11, 2015 | Entered: June 10, 2015 18:56:48

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Felix, the Philadelphia street musician (floutist) keeps turning up in my life intermittently. In this August 2010 photo, he was perched on a stack of magazines in the concourse of Suburban Station, reading a draft manuscript I had written on his life story. His flute was on his lap.

Exif: F Number: 1.4, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic June 11, 2015 0

What a great capture, Michelle. Ditto on the treatment - I can only assume that he treasures this. #1620658

Ray level-classic June 11, 2015 0

Well done, Michelle! #11316218

Douglas Pignet June 11, 2015 0

nice capture #11316270

Ed Lauderdale level-classic June 11, 2015 0

Michelle, this really gets to the heart of life! I'm short on words! Beautiful!! #11316411

John Connolly June 11, 2015 0

A superb portrait Michelle! You have captured his look on concentration beautifully! #11316603

Emile Abbott level-classic June 11, 2015 0

Well done in B&W. Excellent portrait, Michelle. #11316649

Carol L. Fowler June 12, 2015 0

You meet such interesting people! #11316737

Barbara Waldoch June 12, 2015 0

Wonderful portrait, Michelle! #11316856

Neal D. Hatcher June 13, 2015 0

Awesome capture -As always your photos capture life superbly #11317348

LeAnn Wood June 14, 2015 1

Your talent with portraiture is impressive and enviable. Love your work, Michelle! #11317849

Ellen Hodges June 15, 2015 1

Super capture and story to go with it, Michelle! Sure your story about Felix made a huge impact. Everyone has their story!! Nice of you to tell his! #11318067

Lindley Johnson level-classic June 16, 2015 0

Terrific tones and a beautiful portrait, Michelle. #11318650

Gail Sullivan level-classic June 16, 2015 0

Michelle...his expression is both concentration and sadness...I like his dapper dress! #11318704

ALLEN O. HOWARD June 21, 2015 0

An amazing portrait Michelle. I am sure he would be proud to have it on a wall at home. Well done. #11321057

Cecil Whitt June 26, 2015 0

Oh dear heart... what a wonderful supporter of my work so early on. I always knew that you were...Anyways, I was able to view your stuff. On an initial viewing...this is my favorite. Love and light, C. #11323244

Jill Odice level-classic March 20, 2016 0

Beautiful portrait work! Sorry I have not been commenting much, it is a difficult thing to accomplish lately with all the changes! #11449116

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