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© Michelle Alton

Rear View

Uploaded: February 22, 2011

Description


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A rear view of the amazing, all-concrete Fonthill Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
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I shot this in November on an overcast day, and last night I used NIK Color Effects Pro to do this black and white conversion. Looks very ominous and spooky to me. I'll also post the color version in the thread below.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton February 22, 2011

The color version of the rear of Fonthill Museum. #1355176

Kate Jackson February 22, 2011

The spooky black and white certainly suits this weird looking building Michelle! #9254666

Tiia Vissak February 22, 2011

A wonderful b&w! Great tones, light & details! #9254675

Barbara Waldoch February 22, 2011

Fantastic work, Michelle! #9254684

Douglas Pignet February 22, 2011

nice capture and great post work Michelle #9254715

Marilyn Cornwell February 22, 2011

Wonderful treatment, Michelle! A beautiful portrait of this great structure! #9254737

Gregory R. Gaskin February 22, 2011

A very cool looking house, it looks haunted. I bet it has an interesting history. Nice work! #9254741

Paul E. Earl February 22, 2011

Really like the B and W version. A terrific image! #9254750

Karen Engelbreth February 22, 2011

Wonderful B&W Michelle... #9254795

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 22, 2011

The B&W version really brings out the character Michelle - Outstanding work! Jeff #9254810

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe February 22, 2011

hey Michelle, I agree with you about the spooky.
Reminds me of the house one the "Munster's". #9254900

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 22, 2011

I like both of these a lot, Michelle. Nice effects. The black and white has a fine ink drawing look that I find very nice. #9254910

Ellen Hodges February 22, 2011

Super awesome capture, Michelle!! Looks very wonderful in b&w!! #9254927

Beverley Scott February 22, 2011

Great image and presentation Michelle! Looks like it could come from an Alfred Hitchcock set. #9254983

Mary Timman February 22, 2011

This is beautifu Michelle. Love your effects and the perspective! Gorgeous! #9254995

Jack Gaskin February 22, 2011

The B&W which works wonderfully with this structure certainly gives it the 'ADAM's FAMILY FEEL "
Just need a Bat or two flying about...
Beautiful Work...

Happy Shooting
Jack #9255031

Alan L. Borror February 22, 2011

It does look ominous, Michelle! Love the B&W conversion and treatment. #9255042

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 22, 2011

To tell you the truth, I like both versions. Each conveys a totally different mood. #9255228

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 22, 2011

Looks like a horror movie set. #9255229

Jyri Vissak February 22, 2011

I agree with my daughter. Well done. #9255254

Monnie Ryan February 22, 2011

Wow - is this the Adams Family residence? Terrific job, Michelle! #9255292

Kaye Burazin February 22, 2011

perfect effect used. Outstanding Michelle #9255348

Gina Cormier February 22, 2011

This is fantastic!! Love the effects!!!!! #9255400

Kerry Hill February 22, 2011

Fantastic B/W Michelle, wonderful work! #9255673

Mike Clime February 22, 2011

Great capture and like the b/w version, Michelle! This would be a kind of spooky place at night. #9255968

Nancy J. Locke February 22, 2011

Beautifully haunting and mysterious, Michelle. They should use this location for a movie. I love both photos.

Definite fav!!!

Cheers, Nancy #9256034

Ron McEwan February 22, 2011

It does kind of gives you the creeps doesn't it. Your composition sure enhances the feeling. Well done my friend. #9256035

Gerri R. Jones February 22, 2011

Beautiful post processing to really add some drama, Michelle! #9256286

David Phalen February 22, 2011

Terrific black and white conversion with excellent tones and claroty!! I like the slightly spooky atmosphere!! #9256485

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 22, 2011

Awesome transformation of an excellent image, Michelle!

Debby #9256563

Rona L. Schwarz February 22, 2011

I like both versions,Michelle, but the B&W seems to have more character and enhances the mood. I like the lithograph-type look that you have achieved here - nicely done! #9256678

Jeffrey R. Bange February 22, 2011

Great capture and composition Michelle, I love the B&W conversion, look forward to seeing this again at the end of the month. #9256695

Robert K. Bemus level-classic February 22, 2011

Wonderful comp and amazing depth/detail, Michelle!! To me the B&W is Alfred Hitchcock(ian) while the color is David Lean(ian)... #9256814

Dick W. Wyatt February 23, 2011

Great work, Michelle. #9256827

Avril Young February 23, 2011

excellent DD work Michelle, it sure does looks spooky...I think the coloured one is fantastic too... #9256847

Brett Dolsen February 23, 2011

Amazing old building and great treatment Michelle! #9256856

Emile Abbott level-classic February 23, 2011

Excellent conversion to grayscale Michelle. #9257661

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 23, 2011

Both images are beautiful!! Love the B&W, although it does look a little spooky. Great detail and clarity. #9257857

Renata Gusciora February 23, 2011

Interesting b&w image with outstanding details and nice composition,Michelle!Lovely! #9258454

Jill Odice level-classic February 23, 2011

I really like both versions, but you are right, the B/W one does have a spooky feeling! What a fantastic old building! #9258784

Debra R. Harder February 24, 2011

I really love the b/w image, Michelle!! The wonderful tones and textures create a fabulous mood to the image. Brilliant! Deb #9259666

Bill Houghton February 25, 2011

Michelle, this is such a beautiful place. You did a great job capturing it. My post of the Cheetah was a redo. I wasn't satisfied with the first one. Thanks for your comment. Have a wonderful weekend. Bill #9261386

Hal Bambrick February 25, 2011

Awesome Capture and Work Michelle!!!!!. #9261822

Tamara K. Walker level-classic February 26, 2011

Magnificent building to start with but the black and white really make it a standout! #9263784

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