SPIRITS with a VIEW
Uploaded: September 08, 2011 02:51:00
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Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the second major garden cemetery in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1998.
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The cemetery has spectacular vistas and thousands of 19th- and 20th-century marble and granite funerary monuments on 74 acres terraced above the Schuylkill River in the East Falls section of the city.
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Obelisks dot the rolling terrain, which is highlighted by elaborately sculpted hillside tombs and mausoleums. Overall, Laurel Hill contains more than 33,000 monuments.
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Among other historic figures, 33 Civil War Generals, including George Meade, rest in beautiful peace here. A more recent grave is that of Harry Kalas,Hall of Fame voice of the Philadelphia Phillies. There is also a tombstone for Adrian Balboa, the fictional wife of "Rocky!"
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 39.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Avril Young September 08, 2011
my goodness what a view those people have who are resting there......actually I love walking around very old cemeteries...excellent capture, love the bridge in the distance...stunning Michelle.. #1406968Gord MacEachern September 08, 2011
The composition is fantastic Michelle, beautifully photographed, with very interesting info!! #9659639Tammy M. Anderson September 08, 2011
Fabulous pov, light and scene, Michelle. #9659675Gregory R. Gaskin September 08, 2011
A different and very interesting POV, I never would have thought to photograph it from that POV and as clearly demonstrated by this photo that was a great choice on you part. I hope to see more pictures from this wonderfully scenic spot. Interesting narrative, although I find the Adrian Balboa tombstone a little peculiar. #9659690Deb Taylor September 08, 2011
WOW!!! Wondeful shot! Great POV! Very interesting. #9659762Alan L. Borror September 08, 2011
Gorgeous image and a wonderfully interesting narrative, Michelle! #9659807Mary K. Robison September 08, 2011
Superb lighting, composition, and pov in this peace-filled scene, Michelle. #9659813Stefania Barbier September 08, 2011
well they do have a wonderful view... great capture! #9659846Stephen Zacker September 08, 2011
Like the depth this has. Cool title also #9659865Agnes Fegan September 08, 2011
Interesting info Michelle and a very beautiful image and view! #9659881Gina Cormier September 08, 2011
Excellent perspective and clarity!!! #9659882Danny B. Head September 08, 2011
Nice interest in the foregound, mid range and background... love the way the curving road leads your eye through the image! #9659889Heather Loewenhardt September 08, 2011
The leading lines and curves heading to the light make this a fantastic composition Michelle. The trees frame it nicely. The information is so interesting. Thanks for sharing it. #9659971Amanda J. Tanner September 08, 2011
A very beautiful scenic view you captured Michelle! #9660023Jeff Robinson September 08, 2011
Outstanding pov and capture Michelle! #9660025Renata Gusciora September 08, 2011
Lovely image with fabulous composition,Michelle! #9660191Emile Abbott September 08, 2011
Wonderful view and fantastic composition and perspective Michelle. #9660285Mitch Spence September 08, 2011
Once again, you have absolutely nailed the perfect perspective and framing, Michelle. #9660375Mike Clime September 08, 2011
Love this, Michelle! Excellent pov, treatment and great sky! #9660598Neal D. Hatcher September 08, 2011
AWESOME-WELL DONE #9660681Ann Varley September 08, 2011
Love this scene ... from the immediate to the distant, everything just works!+RIP Adrian
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Rony Sagy September 08, 2011
What a convergence of lines, concepts, and views. Beautiful work, Michelle. #9660729Tammy Espino September 08, 2011
Wonderful capture and pov :) #9660778Randy D. Dinkins September 08, 2011
Nice seeing and comp! #9661270David Phalen September 08, 2011
OK I just love everything about this image!!Hope the latest rain deluge hasn't caused you too much trouble!! #9661286
Deborah Lewinson September 08, 2011
Inspirational! #9661375JO ANN CLEVELAND September 08, 2011
Great composition, love the leading lines Michelle!jo ann c, #9661392
Terry Cervi September 08, 2011
Terrific POV and an awesome shot, Michelle! #9661421Ian M. Hill September 08, 2011
A beauty Michelle,well done. #9661600Robert K. Bemus September 08, 2011
Beautiful lines, curves and masterfully composed, Michelle!! #9661686Jessica Jenney September 09, 2011
Fabulous composition and POV, Michelle! Love how you've framed the bridge in the background. #9662220Brett Dolsen September 11, 2011
Wonderfull POV,composition and storytelling image Michelle! #9665121Patti Coblentz September 11, 2011
Awesome perspective leading the eye directly to the bridge then back in to study the other elements in the image...love the lones, details, and comp of it all! #9665304Rona L. Schwarz September 11, 2011
Another great composition with marvelous perspective, Michelle! It's all been said above - the leading lines of the road, the way you've framed the bridge in the background and the foreground details - and very good use of nice, soft, color with excellent detail. #9666550Steve M. Harrington September 12, 2011
A really interesting approach to a complex scene, Michelle!Marilyn K. Lincecum September 15, 2011
Awesome imgage...fantatic leading lines. Wonderful POV and depth. Very well done !! #9673084Cyndy Doty September 24, 2011
Great capture! Sounds like a wonderful place - we always love visiting cemeteries with historic and visual appeal. #9688361Tammy Espino October 18, 2011
Congrats on another wonderful finalist :) #9743660Deborah Lewinson October 18, 2011
Congrats on this fabulous finalist, Michelle! #9743863Ann Coates October 18, 2011
Congratulations again Michelle on another superb finalist. #9743894Danny B. Head October 18, 2011
I love how my eye is pulled through the images by the lines and shapes. Congrats! #9744254Reynaldo D. Reyes October 18, 2011
So beautiful Michelle, Congratulations on your finalist! #9744606Ian M. Hill October 18, 2011
Glad to see this in the finals Michelle,congratulations. #9744634Amy M. Wilson October 18, 2011
Beautiful Finalist... big congrats, Michelle!! #9744659Patti Coblentz October 18, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist for this fantastic image, Michelle! #9744777Nadia Paul October 18, 2011
Congrats on your beautiful finalist Michelle! #9745000Rona L. Schwarz October 18, 2011
So happy to see this again, Michelle! One of my favorites and a wonderful comp. Congrats again on the Finalist! #9745203Graeme yew Chow October 18, 2011
So wonderful perspective and detail , Michelle. Hope to see this again.Dianne Brin October 18, 2011
Another Congratulations in order Michelle! :) #9745471Nancy Marie Ricketts October 18, 2011
Congratulations, Michelle, on your finalist award for this awesome shot. #9745483Stefania Barbier October 18, 2011
congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9745685Heather Loewenhardt October 18, 2011
Whoohoo racking them up girl!!! Congrats again for another finalist award. #9745760Bill Johnson October 19, 2011
Congrats on your finalist and good luck! #9746339Renata Gusciora October 19, 2011
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #9746420Monnie Ryan October 19, 2011
Another beauty, Michelle - congratulations! #9746536Emile Abbott October 19, 2011
Great month Michelle and yet again congratulations #9746723John Rivera October 19, 2011
This is beautiful! Congratulations Michelle on your 2nd finalist!!!!!! #9746739Boyd L. Alexander October 19, 2011
Another big Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Michelle!! #9746762Richard B. Hallick October 19, 2011
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist. #9746847Carol Eade October 19, 2011
Another beautiful finalist, congrats again, Michelle! #9746850Jack Ryan October 19, 2011
Outstanding...congratulations. #9746883Susan D. Royce October 19, 2011
Congratulations Michelle. Fantastic! #9746953JO ANN CLEVELAND October 19, 2011
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Michele....jo ann c. #9747435
Marijana Fajgl October 19, 2011
Fantastic capture, Michelle! Big congratulations! #9747931Phyllis A. Houghton October 19, 2011
Congratulations Michelle. I love your commentary and the curve of the walkway as well as the entire package. #9748172Nancy L. Green October 19, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS again Michelle, this is wonderful!! <>< #9748322Lindley Johnson October 19, 2011
Interesting info and a fabulous image, Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist! #9748492Patricia A. Casey October 19, 2011
Keep it coming.....Congratulations on this wonderful image and great title. Thank you again for putting history and other tid bits of info with your images....On to Gold! =^..^= #9748941Renee Doyle October 19, 2011
Beautiful Michelle!! Congrats again!! #9749088Neal D. Hatcher October 19, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS #9749187Brett Dolsen October 20, 2011
Congratulations on another well deserved finalist Michelle! #9749637Randy D. Dinkins October 20, 2011
Great comp on this shot, another big congrats! #9749935Debra R. Harder October 20, 2011
This is an awesome image, Michelle! Superb POV, details, DOF and exposure. Huge congratulations on another EXCELLENT finalist! Deb #9750438Marilyn K. Lincecum October 20, 2011
Love this one..Huge congratulations on a fantastic finalist. Hope to see it again with the Gold !! #9750789Charles C. Berkeley October 20, 2011
Very peaceful image. Congratulations on your Finalist. #9751454ALLEN O. HOWARD October 21, 2011
Magnificent Michelle!!! Colors, details, "COMPOSITION" and depth of field are all great. Congratulations!, Allen #9752646Bojan Bencic October 22, 2011
Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Michelle! #9754806Kathy Cline October 23, 2011
Your having a great month Michelle. Congratulations again.David M. Montero October 23, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist selection Michelle!!! #9756965Merna L. Nobile October 25, 2011
May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
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Sharon Sawyer October 26, 2011
WTG, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved August & September finalists!!! #9765326Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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