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The GREEN Room

© Michelle Alton

The GREEN Room

Uploaded: April 13, 2012

Description


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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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Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton April 13, 2012


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The original will explain why the main photo is entered into "Colors of Spring."
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#1456240

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe April 13, 2012

GREAT judgement, Michelle!
I love this candid.
BTW, pretty funny...BP in my garden. #10088396

Danny B. Head April 13, 2012

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. #10088408

Ken Smith level-classic April 13, 2012

I like the vertical expanse of the wall with the photos..nicely done, Michelle! #10088415

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 13, 2012

Great capture and processing Michelle - Outstanding job!! #10088418

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 13, 2012

Both are pretty cool~ Whose idea was it to paint a wall that color, I wonder!! #10088512

Antonio Amen April 13, 2012

Nice, very good, like the tones. #10088677

Gail Sullivan level-classic April 13, 2012

The subdues colors really add artistic impact to this expertly composed capture, Michelle! #10088683

Monnie Ryan April 13, 2012

I'm definitely a primary colors kind of person, but I, too, can do without that awful lime green! Terrific job! #10088719

Mike Clime April 13, 2012

Excellent portrait and tones, Michelle! Wise choice on toning it down. #10088977

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 13, 2012

Nicely seen, great timing and tones! #10089060

John Connolly April 13, 2012

Nice compposition and excellent darkroom work, Michelle! You did a good job with this one! #10089423

David Phalen April 13, 2012

Fabulous work Michelle!! #10089574

Ann Coates level-classic April 14, 2012

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. #10090629

Connie J. Bagot April 14, 2012

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. #10091000

Jean-Pierre Ducondi April 15, 2012

This is really fantastic Michell. A winner.
JP #10091404

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 17, 2012

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! #10095046

Dennis Gay April 18, 2012

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
Dennis #10097144

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 18, 2012

Nice pose and great color you ended up with Michelle. #10097757

Lori Carlson June 21, 2012

YES! I agree! THERE IS, "something" about this shot, Michelle!! Worthy of the works you did on it!! Very cool!! =) #10193768

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