How I missed my train

© Michelle Alton

How I missed my train

Uploaded: July 06, 2015 | Entered: July 06, 2015 17:03:00

Description

On July 4th, I had been photographically "covering" the Red Cross activities at the Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia. I decided to forego the fireworks since the evening had been peaceful, with only two lost kids (with happy endings) and I started walking back to the station with 35 minutes to catch a 9:30 train to Yardley. First I had to push my way through the massed throngs in the street, dodging piles of what the police horses left behind. I stopped a few times to snap some interesting people. And then I made a wrong turn somehow and backtracked a couple of blocks. And there I was, at the base of the Comcast Center. It was all locked up but lots was going on in the lobby. I missed the train by about two minutes--and had to wait 90 minutes for the next one. Could have stayed for the fireworks.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 8000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 77.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Comments

Jeff Sielski July 06, 2015

Great capture Michelle! #1623229

Jill Odice level-classic July 07, 2015

Well, at least you got some great pictures:-) #11328277

John Connolly July 07, 2015

The best laid plans.... This is a very graphic city capture Michelle, it tells its own story! #11328346

Ellen Hodges July 08, 2015

Fabulous capture, Michelle! Worth the wait! #11328876

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 20, 2015

Agree with Jill, you got some great photos, Michelle. #11333919

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 20, 2015

Agree with Jill, you got some great photos, Michelle. #11333920

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 30, 2015

For this magnificent capture, so glad you missed the train. This is outstanding. #11339620

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