Uploaded: January 04, 2013 05:04:50
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Yesterday we had a day's worth of tree work performed here, in an effort to avoid serious damage from the winter storms ahead. It was very COLD, with wind chill making it feel like 15F. The winds were howling, especially up in the trees. Johnny was the foreman--leader of the team.
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I loved watching these men at work. They were so well coordinated, with two climbing, and the others operating the crane, doing cleanup and standing by to help the climbers with their rigging. They also directed (by rope) the large limbs to a safe landing. Danger lurked, ever present, but the men looked out for one another.
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I feel a lot safer now. The terrifying winds during Hurricane Sandy were enough, with limbs thudding down around us for the whole night. NOT AGAIN!
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Michelle Alton January 04, 2013
Leo, in the tree above our house. #1507005Linda D. Lester January 04, 2013
I don't know how they do this kind of work but happy they do!Monnie Ryan January 04, 2013
Dangerous work, but they know what they're doing! Well done! #10498808Jeff Robinson January 04, 2013
Outstanding images of them Michelle! #10498864isabel C. Zepeda January 04, 2013
MichelleGreat images and color
Ysa... #10498972
Colette M. Metcalf January 04, 2013
Terrific capture, Michelle!!! #10499008Erika G. Gossett January 04, 2013
Wonderful capture, Michelle! #10499598David Phalen January 04, 2013
Outstanding captures of a pro at work!! #10499762Lindley Johnson January 05, 2013
A terrific image of Johnny, Michelle. I would much rather be taking the pictures than climbing the trees! #10500519Robert K. Bemus January 05, 2013
Heights and chainsaws...very dangerous...great candid portrait, Michelle!! #10501451R. J. Laudenbacher January 06, 2013
I love the tones in your B&W capture, Michelle and this one is no exception. A fabulous candid portrait, Michelle. #10501785Tiia Vissak January 06, 2013
a wonderful portrait! #10501882Emile Abbott January 06, 2013
Both great portraits and that smile on Johnny tells the story of how happy he is to have a job and be working. #10502140Thomas E. Hinds January 06, 2013
Terrific images, Michelle! The jobs they are doing are so dangerous. Great job here! #10502562Linda S. Smith January 09, 2013
Great portrait Michelle! Love your processing! #10507572Heather Loewenhardt January 10, 2013
I love his smile and the texture of the rope. Great candid! #10507810Jeffrey R. Bange January 12, 2013
Great capture and B&W presentation Michelle. I know what you mean when you can just sit and watch them at work because I did the same thing a number of years ago when I had two large trees removed.Johnny sure looks like he enjoys his work with the big broad smile on his face, it was either that or the fact that you were serving them hot chocolate and cookies all day to keep them warm. #10511119
Stefania Barbier February 25, 2013
wonderful finalist... congratulations!!! #10582690Lyn Darlington February 25, 2013
Fantastic capture.....Congrats on your finalist! #10582846Robert R. Goodman February 25, 2013
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10582940Jeffrey R. Bange February 25, 2013
Congratulations Michelle on this well deserved finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10582966isabel C. Zepeda February 25, 2013
MichellsBIG CONGRATULATIONS
YSA... #10583191
Julianne Bradford February 25, 2013
Wonderful Michelle! Congrats! #10583754Mitch Spence February 25, 2013
No one can beat you, Michelle, at the exceptional capture of real-world people in real-world activities. I am always impressed. Congratulations. #10583935Bojan Bencic February 25, 2013
Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #10583950Emile Abbott February 25, 2013
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle #10583967Phyllis A. Houghton February 25, 2013
Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Michelle. Love your treatment. #10583992Erika G. Gossett February 25, 2013
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #10584189Marijana Fajgl February 25, 2013
Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Michelle! #10584281Deborah Lewinson February 25, 2013
Congrats, Michelle, on this superb finalist!Also appreciate the story behind this image!
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Nadia Paul February 25, 2013
Congratulations on your well deserved finalist Michelle! #10584715Heather Loewenhardt February 25, 2013
Congrats on this beautiful finalist Michelle. Good Luck! #10584902Tammy Espino February 25, 2013
Congratulations on your finalist! :) #10584959Lucy Abrao February 25, 2013
Great finalist, congratulations.Marilyn K. Lincecum February 25, 2013
Wonderful portrait...Congratulations on a well deserved finalist. #10585472frank w. degenhardt February 26, 2013
Congratulations on this Finalist Michelle. Way to go. #10585739Steve D. Hinkle February 26, 2013
Congrats on your finalist, well done. #10586190Debra R. Harder February 26, 2013
Love this portrait, Michelle! Huge congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #10586221Renee Doyle February 26, 2013
Wonderful work Michelle! Congratulations! #10586875ALLEN O. HOWARD February 26, 2013
An excellent capture/portrait Michelle! Congratulations! #10586922Patrick Rouzes February 26, 2013
WOW, INCREDIBLE work, MIchelle! CONGRATS & good luck, my friend!Nikki McDonald February 27, 2013
My kind of portrait - love the inclusion of the environment and especially the tool of the trade in the rope. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Michelle. #10588236LeAnn Wood February 27, 2013
Michelle, An incredible shot. Congratulations on your Finalist Award. #10588438Mary Beth Aiello February 27, 2013
Outstanding detail and mood, Michelle. Love it. Huge congrats. #10588696Tamara K. Walker February 27, 2013
You really nailed this one, congratulations. #10588909JO ANN CLEVELAND February 27, 2013
Excellent Michelle and congrats on your well deserved finalist! What a great model this guy was!jo ann c.
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Ann Coates February 28, 2013
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Michelle. #10590320Patricia A. Casey March 01, 2013
Congratulations, Michelle! #10591963Merna L. Nobile March 22, 2013
What a great way to start a new year! Your award winning photographs go from Editor’s Pick to Finalist and hopefully to Gold.
CONGRATULATIONS for the month of January, 2013!
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Merna L. Nobile March 22, 2013
What a great way to start a new year! Your award winning photographs go from Editor’s Pick to Finalist and hopefully to Gold.
CONGRATULATIONS for the month of January, 2013!
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