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Perhaps Bored

© Michelle Alton

Perhaps Bored

Uploaded: August 11, 2012

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At the FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States) rally in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon, I was standing on a "riser" that had been set up for photographers directly to the left of the stage. To my right was a set of stairs giving access to the bleachers behind me.
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This handsome young man was sitting, alone, on the stairs, out-of-bounds to the public and pretty much out of sight. He must be a relative either of one of the speakers or one of the organizers. He and I exchanged glances, and when I lifted my camera with its 70-200 F2.8 lens attached, the boy perked up. I got down on one knee, pointed the camera at him between the stair rails, and clicked. I liked both the black and white and color version.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton August 11, 2012


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The color version of the boy with the Miami cap.
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Mike Clime August 11, 2012

Terrific expression and great tones, Michelle! PS - When we were in the Dominican Republic we saw people washing clothes on the front porch in big tubs and hanging them on the fence to dry. Their whites were just as bright as ours. #10271468

Jack Gaskin August 11, 2012

I'd go w/the color version. Both are great
The facial features are so soft I would have bet this was a girl.

Jack #10271483

Neal D. Hatcher August 11, 2012

Beautiful capture-I can,t decide which I like better-Both are -"SUPER" :) #10271522

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 11, 2012

A cute kid. He looks quite interested in you. #10271629

Jill Odice level-classic August 11, 2012

Very handsome guy! GReat shot! #10271951

Tiia Vissak August 11, 2012

a great portrait! #10271971

John Connolly August 11, 2012

To me, the color version has so much more impact Michelle! A beautiful portrait of this young American! #10272166

Ann Coates level-classic August 12, 2012

He is handsome too, he has lovely facial features. I myself prefer the black and white version. You always do such amazing work with your B&W's. Superb portrait Michelle. #10272553

Steve D. Hinkle August 13, 2012

I like both b/w and color, super! #10273893

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