UPLIFTING

© Michelle Alton

UPLIFTING

Uploaded: March 16, 2010

Description


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The championship match at 145 pounds at the Pennsylvania States (high school) Wrestling Tournement, in process. The fellow about to win by Technical Fall (23-5) is returning champion, Andrew Alton, in the beige singlet.
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The next match (152 pounds) was similarly won by Andrew's identical twin brother, Dylan, who became a third-time Champion Saturday night in Hershey, PA. The boys, my step-grandsons, are both getting ready to begin their college careers at Pennslvania State University this June.
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Reporters and photographers circled the mat. Unfortunately, I was not among them this year; floor passes were scarce. I had to shoot from the general bleecher seating.
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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM wide open at 200mm. Raw, Manual Settings.
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Douglas Pignet March 16, 2010

Wonderful capture and you must be proud.. #1248869

Avril Young March 16, 2010

what a proud moment...beautifully captured and MT entry Michelle! #8458713

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 16, 2010

Great job Michelle - I like how your image includes the area and people around the mat! Well done! Jeff #8458759

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 16, 2010

What a proud moment and image to treasure forever! Spectacular capture! 8o) #8458779

Jack Gaskin March 16, 2010

A-1 capture know how difficult the lighting in large areas can be even w/2.8 you don't get what you want.

This is right on the money

Happy Shooting
Jack #8458786

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 16, 2010

Great catch of a super family moment! #8458805

William C. Raco level-classic March 16, 2010

My congratulations to the boys, Michelle.
Not only are they outstanding athletes, they are excellent students and fine young men... true role models.
Best wishes on their continued success. #8458809

Ken Smith level-classic March 16, 2010

Congrats to your step-sons, Michelle. You got a great shot from the stands!! #8458851

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 16, 2010

Fantastic capture of this special moment, Michelle. Excellent clarity. My 5 yr old grandson started wrestling this year. They start them young anymore. #8458872

Brett Dolsen March 16, 2010

Outstanding MT Entry Michelle!!Congratulations to your grandsons and you for nailing the moment! #8458902

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 16, 2010

Congratulations to them both and to you for an outstanding capture, Michelle! #8458924

Jyri Vissak March 16, 2010

Great timing! Well done. #8458969

Manuel Barrera March 16, 2010

Down here in Texas wrestling is not a sport much liked, now Oklahoma where I attended Oklahoma State University is a complete different mind set, great work, Michelle #8459015

Alan L. Borror March 16, 2010

WOW!!! Amazing capture and a great story, Michelle! Great MT entry. #8459035

Ron McEwan March 16, 2010

So the words out, "Don't mess with the Alton boys". Well done Michelle. Being a twin myself. I would say that there has always been a challenge between my brother and I. Not necessarily to be better than the other but to be as good as the other. A thing with twins I think. I am sure the school will miss them, who is going to bring home the trophies now? #8459050

Marilyn Cornwell March 16, 2010

And when do we women get to wear a singlet?

Fabulous action shot and great story (and what a story of twins)!!!
#8459074

Lynn M. Whitt March 16, 2010

Great action shot... #8459090

frank w. degenhardt March 16, 2010

Michelle- Congratulations to the boys, their hard work payed off. As far as I see it, this angle gave you a fantastic shot not only of the wrestlers, but also of all the photographers. An outstanding MT. I love the sharpness and clairty of the picture, gorgeous colors, lighting and compositon are exceptional.
Have a wonderful day my friend, take care. #8459166

Jack Ryan March 16, 2010

Good for them...and good for you! An excellent action image...great work. #8459291

Robert R. Goodman March 16, 2010

Hi Michelle,Wonderful actions.Great capture!!! #8459299

Aimee S. McMaster March 16, 2010

...great sports shot Michelle..I know how challenging it can be in sports arenas my daughter Meagan is a competitive gymnast & I take many images of her competitions...the poor lighting & no flash rule make it a real challenge...well done... #8459361

Kaye Burazin March 16, 2010

Wow, most impressive record. Your family must be very proud. Great remembrance of this event. #8459378

Chua Wee Boo March 16, 2010

Great action image,Michelle! #8459379

Mike Clime March 16, 2010

Nice action shot and great MT entry! Quite a feat to win one let alone to win three in a row! Must take after Gable. #8459675

Murry Grigsby March 16, 2010

Terrific moment and shot for the monthly theme Michelle! Wrestling is a tough individual sport and I think you've really captured that with your image. Good luck to the boys at Penn State! #8459846

Rony Sagy March 16, 2010

Great capture from your remote seating location, and wonderful story, Michelle. You must be so proud of the boys. #8459852

Monnie Ryan March 16, 2010

Fantastic action shot, especially from where you were seated, Michelle! Congratulations to your "boys!" #8459989

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 16, 2010

TErrific action capture! #8460000

Tammy Espino March 16, 2010

Wonderful sports capture! #8460154

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 16, 2010

I read on~line about their wins
So Cool
Congratulations Boys!!
Wonderful Work Mickey!! #8460236

Barbara Waldoch March 16, 2010

Great job, Michelle! #8460343

David Phalen March 16, 2010

An excellent action shot especially when it was taken from the stands!

Congratulations to the boys!! Expect they'll be causing Ohio State some serious problems in the next four seasons! #8460429

Ann Coates level-classic March 16, 2010

There's a lot happening here. I always like to looks at people's expressions in the crowd. Excellent capture Michelle. #8460612

Lynne Morris March 16, 2010

Fantastic capture Michelle and a great theme entry. #8460714

Renee Doyle March 17, 2010

Fantastic timing in this great storytelling capture Michelle!!! #8460743

Dick W. Wyatt March 17, 2010

Great action. The timing was perfect. #8460768

Christine Lobsinger level-classic March 17, 2010

You must be proud... for them and this fantastic catch!!!
CHRIS
SMILING #8462288

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict March 17, 2010

Fabulous image and story, Michelle! Congratulations to the boys and you!

Debby #8462536

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 17, 2010

How proud you must be, Michelle!

Fabulous shot! Love the f-stop you used.

-Laura #8462643

Renata Gusciora March 18, 2010

Fabulous action shot with great color,pov and lighting,Michelle! #8463743

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 18, 2010

A terrific capture of the whole scene Michelle! #8464708

Tommy E. Burgess March 19, 2010

Wonderful capture, and outstanding MT entry Michelle!! #8465042

Jeffrey R. Bange March 19, 2010

Congratulations Michelle on a great capture that surely will be one you will cherish, you must really be proud of the twins. #8466558

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