FEAR
Uploaded: December 29, 2012 04:00:46
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This year I had the wonderful privilege of photographing the S.E. Pennsylvania Red Cross Annual Holiday Children's Party in Center City Philadelphia. Children that probably would have had scanty (or NO) gifts were treated to multiple shopping bags filled with both fun and need-fulfilling items, a consultation with Santa, music, dancing, contests (with prizes) and fun activities--all donated by local corporations.
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This tiny little boy had just arrived and was taking off his coat, when two of the Red Cross HUGE mascots (Fred Cross and a big furry bright red Blood Drop) strode over to give him a hug.
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The boy was terrified and burst into sobs and tears and was nearly inconsolable.
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Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 16000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 57.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Michelle Alton December 29, 2012
The Red Cross Mascots #1505851
Jeff Robinson
December 29, 2012
R. J. Laudenbacher
December 29, 2012
Jack Gaskin December 29, 2012
GREAT IMAGEJack #10486474
frank w. degenhardt December 29, 2012
I so enjoy the raw look of the people you take pictures of. No posing, just people being people with the different characteristics. Here this child clinging to dads leg for protection, it shows on his poor little face. Love the treatment and tones, the way you composed the picture. Photo journalism at its best Michelle. #10486475
Kay E. Mahoney
December 29, 2012
Bojan Bencic
December 29, 2012
David Phalen December 29, 2012
Got to be a world rocking event for a person that size to be confronted by large, strange mascots.You've done a remarkable job in capturing his fear. Hope he had a better time later. #10487000
Tiia Vissak December 29, 2012
a great image! #10487022John Connolly December 29, 2012
A fantastic image beautifully presented Michelle! I love the expression! Well done! #10487089Katherine Kuhn December 29, 2012
Great portrait and capture of the little girl's emotions, Michelle -- lovely light! #10487443Carol L. Fowler December 29, 2012
Amazing photo- winner! #10487466
Jill Odice
December 29, 2012
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 29, 2012
What a WONDERFUL story telling capture, Michelle! :-) k #10488338Tammy D. Ferren December 29, 2012
Straight into my favorites! Photography at it's best. The composition and framing is just perfect and the emotion you captured. Love it. #10488428Barbara Waldoch December 29, 2012
Fantastic shot, Michelle! #10488547
Ann Coates
December 29, 2012
Alex T. Mizuno December 30, 2012
It's so ironical that the charity event gave the little boy fear. Outstanding presentation in monochrome to convey the emotion so effectively. Excellent work Michelle!! #10488657Jyri Vissak December 30, 2012
Great portrait here! #10488677
Emile Abbott
January 02, 2013
Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 03, 2013
A gorgeous capture with so much emotional impact! #10497263Amy Weiss January 04, 2013
Such a wonderfully emotive shot, Michelle. Fantastic! #10498489Stephen Zacker January 05, 2013
Terrific story telling image #10500587
Peggy Pfister
January 05, 2013
Linda S. Smith
January 05, 2013
Phyllis H. Burchett January 14, 2013
Michelle, this is outstanding in every way....fabulous portrait work! #10515326Liz blahh January 23, 2013
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS! #10530338Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 23, 2013
Congratulations!! This is so excellent Michelle! #10530354
Tamara K. Walker
January 23, 2013
Robert R. Goodman January 23, 2013
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,my friend!!! #10530423JO ANN CLEVELAND January 23, 2013
Outstanding Michelle, congrats on your super finalist!jo ann c.
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Ann Coates
January 23, 2013
Patrick Rouzes
January 23, 2013
Joannie Bertucci
January 23, 2013
Rona L. Schwarz January 23, 2013
WOW! I missed this the first time around so I'm doubly glad to see it now, Michelle! What a powerful and emotional capture...it has Winner written all over it! Huge Congrats on this superb Finalist! #10530974
Linda S. Smith
January 23, 2013
Phyllis A. Houghton January 23, 2013
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #10531190Susan Williams January 23, 2013
Congratulations, Michelle. Great candid portrait! #10531316
Stefania Barbier
January 24, 2013
Alex T. Mizuno January 24, 2013
Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle! This looks winner to me already! #10531521Barbara Mason January 24, 2013
Congratulations on your Finalist Michelle - a beautifully composed b/w image !!! #10531613Renee Doyle January 24, 2013
Super portrait work Michelle!! BIG congratulations to you! #10531723Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 24, 2013
A deeply touching image, Michelle. Congratulations!! #10531813
Linda D. Lester
January 24, 2013
Neal D. Hatcher January 24, 2013
---------"CONGRATULATIONS"--------------MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 24, 2013
WoWCongratulations Mickey
This is a winner!! #10532187
Danny B. Head January 24, 2013
This is a winner in my eyes! Awesome capture! Congrtas! #10532343
Bojan Bencic
January 24, 2013
Agnes Fegan
January 24, 2013
Mitch Spence
January 24, 2013
Marijana Fajgl January 24, 2013
Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle! #10533766Nadia Paul January 24, 2013
Congrats on your wonderful finalist Michelle! #10533850frank w. degenhardt January 24, 2013
Hope this is a winner. Congratulations on the Finalist Michelle. #10533925Terry T. Ruvalcaba January 24, 2013
congrats, well deserved! #10534075
Nancyj E. Hovey
January 24, 2013
John Connolly January 24, 2013
Huge congratulations on your finalist Michelle! I hope it moves onto gold for you! #10534286
Lydia Williams
January 24, 2013
Connie J. Bagot January 24, 2013
Congratulations Michelle! #10534625Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2013
So happy to see this again Michelle, congrats and good luck! #10534677
Emile Abbott
January 24, 2013
Lucy Abrao
January 24, 2013
Ken Smith
January 24, 2013
Lana Arcemont January 24, 2013
Congratulations, Michelle! #10534971
Deborah C. Lewinson
January 24, 2013
Congrats on your Finalist, and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #10535010
Carol Eade
January 24, 2013
Robert K. Bemus
January 24, 2013
Heather Loewenhardt
January 24, 2013
Lois Adomite January 25, 2013
Wonderful portrait, congratulations on your finalist #10537006Jeffrey R. Bange January 25, 2013
I don't know how I ever missed this photo Michelle but best of luck on a well deserved finalist photo and good luck in the next round. #10537650
Bonnie C. Lackey
January 26, 2013
Ellen Hodges January 26, 2013
Huge congrats and best luck on a truly fantastic finalist!! #10539178Merna L. Nobile January 28, 2013
Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!ALLEN O. HOWARD January 28, 2013
A wonderful portrait!!! Congratulations Michelle! #10542295Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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