Pots, Pans and a Ladel that GIVE [Contest Pre Finalists August 2013]
Uploaded: August 26, 2013 03:35:05
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I photographed the 2nd Annual Cookout for current and past guests of the Red Cross House, a temporary recovery center for people in the Greater Philadelphia area who have been displaced from their homes by disaster (usually fire).
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Families receive their own room with private bathroom, three meals a day, a case worker to help them plan their recovery, mental health and spiritual counseling, free access to computers and the internet, clothing, and much more. All services are free. The Philadelphia Red Cross House is the only such facility in the nation.
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It was quite an experience to meet dozens of families that have benefited (or are current residents of) from the unique services offered at this facility.
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These pans were photographed in the facility's kitchen where a huge amount of donated food was being prepared. It was all absolutely scrumptious!
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 51.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Michelle Alton August 26, 2013
Linda D. Lester
August 26, 2013
Ken Smith
August 26, 2013
Tiia Vissak August 26, 2013
great tones, light, details & compo! fav! and ribs are very inviting, too... #10820957Anita Hogue August 26, 2013
I love your perspective and b&w tones! #10820990David Phalen August 26, 2013
Every city need a Red Cross House!!The ribs look pretty tasty, too.:) #10821069
Leslie McLain
August 26, 2013
JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2013
I love this image Michelle and love the story even more! Very touching and interesting!jo ann c. #10821401
John Connolly August 26, 2013
It is wonderful to see someone cares Michelle! Thanks for sharing the images and story with us! #10821404Carol L. Fowler August 26, 2013
Those ribs look good! Great pics and story #10821626
Robert K. Bemus
August 26, 2013
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frank w. degenhardt August 27, 2013
The story itself was wonderful and uplifting. Added to that you have this beautiiful picture of these pots and pans that cook the meals. Love the black and white and enjoy the textures. Love the look my friend. #10821964Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 27, 2013
Wow, such an artistic use of textures and tones. Great image Michelle! #10821976Jean Lechleiter September 30, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS on this superb finalist, Michelle! #10856464
Tamara K. Walker
September 30, 2013
Neal D. Hatcher September 30, 2013
-----------"YEA-CONGRATULATIONS"-----------"GOOD LUCK"----John Connolly September 30, 2013
Congratulations on your finalist award Michelle! #10856823JO ANN CLEVELAND September 30, 2013
Congratulations on this great finalist Michelle!jo ann c. #10857142
Deborah Lewinson
September 30, 2013
Congrats, Michelle, on your excellent finalist!
Hope we see this again!
Debby #10857267
Tammy Espino September 30, 2013
Congrats!! :) #10857338
Ann H. Belus
September 30, 2013
Phyllis A. Houghton September 30, 2013
Congrats on your finalist Michelle! #10857735Tiia Vissak October 01, 2013
Congrats! #10858163Kathryn Wesserling October 01, 2013
What a special image and a special story, Michelle! #10858338
Lydia Williams
October 01, 2013
Emile Abbott
October 01, 2013
Nadia Paul October 02, 2013
Fantastic finalist Michelle - congrats! #10859661
Carol Eade
October 02, 2013
Marilyn K. Lincecum
October 03, 2013
Karen E. Michaels
October 15, 2013
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