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This is a reworked resubmit from last September. The yellow low-light tones were cooled down somewhat and the light flares were subject to the Topaz Star plugin. The changes are subtle.
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Last night I watched a documentary on the life and art fascination of Dr. Albert Barnes, whose amazing collection, formerly housed in an old mansion in the Philadelphia suburb of Merion, was (in May, 2012) relocated to a superb new museum in Center City. If you are in Philadelphia do NOT miss it!
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I was surprised to learn that Barnes had grown up in the Kensington area, a blighted area that is now beginning its renaissance. It was a wild and dangerous place to grow up even in 1872.
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This photo was shot the night of a Kensington neighborhood vigil following a warehouse conflagration in which two firefighters were lost. The scene in the photo was outside an art gallery, a block away, devoted to firefighters’ portraits.

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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I had to rework the description which had over-run its space.
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Danny B. Head
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member since: 11/9/2009 You are correct! Worth the effort of the rework. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful starburst!

1/13/2013 4:04:36 AM

Kevin P. Kreischer
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Nice rework Michelle

1/13/2013 4:06:15 AM


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January 13, 2013

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Hey Mickey

Your selection of which lights to "Burst" is fantastic!!
Nicely Done!!


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January 13, 2013

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Great slice of life - Outstanding night capture Michelle!


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January 13, 2013

 

Avril Young
  very interesting info..wonderful night scene and lighting..awesome capture Michelle..
the children playing add so much to this night scene...beautiful indeed..


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January 13, 2013

 

Connie J. Bagot
  I really like this---especially the triangle of woman and children. I think you nailed the processing this time!


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January 13, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  Beautifully done, Michelle!


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January 13, 2013

 
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  This reminds me of an Edward Hopper painting!!
Great job.


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January 13, 2013

 

Mike Clime
  Nice re-work and effects with the lights!


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January 13, 2013

 

John Connolly
  An excellent night scene and capture Michelle! Great work, and thanks for the history!


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January 13, 2013

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful rework, Michelle! I do remember this image from before. Well done both times!


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January 13, 2013

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Excellent image, Michelle, glad you are resubmitting it!

Debby


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January 13, 2013

 

Carol L. Fowler
  The kids look like they gad fun and are STILL having fun!


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January 13, 2013

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Beautiful street scene, Michelle!! I don't recall the previous version but the light looks very cooled down and appealing...


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January 13, 2013

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Great evening capture, Michelle with wonderful light and tones. And I love what you've done with Topaz Star effects - they really stand out yet they are still natural. Nice work!


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January 13, 2013

 

Renee Doyle
  Really like the touch of starburst Michelle!!


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January 13, 2013

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Beautiful light & detail -- great treatment!


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January 14, 2013

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Fabulous post processing Michelle.


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January 15, 2013

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  I like the colour tones, the flag and the human element all tied into a story.


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January 16, 2013

 
- Ann Lyssenko

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  Michelle, I am fascinated by this style of photography I suppose for its mood and spontaneity. I was struck by the graphic diagnonals and the direction that the person on the right is looking toward. But the real anchor for me is the woman on the left. The image has a solitary feeling even if there is more than one person. Ann


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January 16, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I love this image, Michelle. There's something about it, its naturalness and slice of real life feel, that is immensely appealing to me. (Not to mention, of course, your excellent handling of the detail work, tones, and lights.)


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January 26, 2013

 
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