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Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 10, 2008, 10:31:55 pm: The Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia. Four of my latest in my portfolio

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Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: Geoff Wittig on June 11, 2008, 07:01:16 pm: Quote
The Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia. Four of my latest in my portfolio

Beautiful images. I especially like the first photo. All have a great retro feel, sort of like the "Sky Captain" look. (Unless you hated that movie; in that case forget what I wrote).
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Post by: wolfnowl on June 12, 2008, 12:17:18 am: All really well done. I like the 2nd one the best. Thanks for sharing...

Mike.
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Post by: budjames on June 12, 2008, 05:32:01 am: I live about 25 miles from Philly in North Wales, PA. I have crossed the BF bridge many times, but I never saw it like you show it in your photos. Really nice.

What were they shot with and how did you post-process (assuming that they are digital captures)?

Thanks for sharing.

Bud James
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 12, 2008, 10:19:55 am: Quote
I live about 25 miles from Philly in North Wales, PA. I have crossed the BF bridge many times, but I never saw it like you show it in your photos. Really nice.

What were they shot with and how did you post-process (assuming that they are digital captures)?

Thanks for sharing.

Bud James
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Those were taken with a Nikon D70 (just bought a D300 two day ago). The processing was done in Photoshop and PhotoKit. I live 200 feet from the bridge so I have a chance to shoot and re-shoot a lot. I print these at 10" x 10" on Crane Museo Silver Rag paper using an Epson 4880.

Thanks
Michael Penn
Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 12, 2008, 10:25:13 am: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2556614669_b7224e100e.jpg)

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Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: picnic on June 12, 2008, 10:41:58 am: I really like all of them--thought I had a favorite and then you posted the others LOL. The prints must be lovely--esp. on that paper and with the approach you took both to how you shot them and the processing. What a treat it must be to be that near and have the opportunity to shoot over and over under varied conditions, viewpoints, etc.

Diane
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Post by: Colorwave on June 12, 2008, 11:29:10 am: Great stuff. Love the tonality as well as the compositions.
Thanks for sharing.
-Ron H.
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Post by: erictoddjohnson on June 12, 2008, 12:56:31 pm: I can't add much beyond what has been said already - what a great collection of images, both technically and aesthetically!

Eric J.
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Post by: popnfresh on June 13, 2008, 02:31:10 pm: You have a good eye for composition, and I love the tonality in these shots.
Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 13, 2008, 11:32:30 pm: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2558721980_a627b78f33.jpg)

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Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 15, 2008, 12:37:30 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2579325362_0cc2ba4edb.jpg)

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Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: peteh on June 16, 2008, 03:05:31 pm: Quote
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Very Nice shots.What TONE did you use in Photokit?Or how did you do the Black and White conversion?
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 16, 2008, 03:39:22 pm: Quote
Very Nice shots.What TONE did you use in Photokit?Or how did you do the Black and White conversion?
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Converted to B&W in Photoshop then toned using the Platinum setting in Photokit
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Post by: picnic on June 16, 2008, 03:55:13 pm: Quote
Converted to B&W in Photoshop then toned using the Platinum setting in Photokit
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I'm continuing to enjoy these as you add more.

Diane
Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: peteh on June 16, 2008, 06:57:45 pm: Quote
Converted to B&W in Photoshop then toned using the Platinum setting in Photokit
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Thank You so much for the info. On how you did the B&W Conversion !
I'll try it out.
Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 16, 2008, 09:56:52 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2585825350_5a82726923_o.jpg)

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Post by: DarkPenguin on June 16, 2008, 11:15:05 pm: Gonna fire that set over to lens work?
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 16, 2008, 11:28:28 pm: Quote
Gonna fire that set over to lens work?
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I did last week !
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Post by: DarkPenguin on June 16, 2008, 11:34:06 pm: Very cool. I love the set. Really wonderful stuff.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 18, 2008, 08:09:30 pm: Shot this yesterday.
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Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: picnic on June 18, 2008, 10:14:32 pm: Quote
Gonna fire that set over to lens work?
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Hopefully we'll be seeing them there. I'd love to have these to look at many more times.

Besides the fact that I really like the work, I grew up near Pittsburgh and just love bridges.

Diane
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 20, 2008, 12:18:57 pm: "Midnight Train"
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Title: Ben Franklin Bridge
Post by: usathyan on June 20, 2008, 01:54:08 pm: Quote
The Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia. Four of my latest in my portfolio

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Very well done. I have seen this bridge a number of times, and i think your images are very artistic.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 21, 2008, 08:51:03 pm: Quote
Very well done. I have seen this bridge a number of times, and i think your images are very artistic.
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Thanks everyone.

I'm adding these to my website now and have sold six already.
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Post by: picnic on June 21, 2008, 10:56:04 pm: Quote
Thanks everyone.

I'm adding these to my website now and have sold six already.
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You've never included your website here--might be a good idea.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 21, 2008, 11:02:23 pm: Quote
You've never included your website here--might be a good idea.
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How did I forget that ?

[a href=\"http://www.michaelpennphotography.com]My Webpage[/url]
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 23, 2008, 10:02:01 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2601844622_71dcc68bc6.jpg)

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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on June 26, 2008, 10:22:29 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2612241490_cdfdf21462.jpg)
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Post by: iancl on June 29, 2008, 10:17:31 pm: Quote
I did last week !
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They should print it! It is excellently conceived and executed.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on July 05, 2008, 10:31:59 pm: PhotoEye asked to be in their "Bistro" section but I think I'm going to turn that down after emails I received from some photographers.
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Post by: kaelaria on July 05, 2008, 10:48:28 pm: Awesome set of work! You are lucky to have such a wonderful subject so close!
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on July 17, 2008, 04:18:09 pm: Quote
They should print it! It is excellently conceived and executed.
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Keep an eye out in September for issue # 78
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on August 06, 2008, 05:21:29 pm: Quote
Keep an eye out in September for issue # 78
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It's now official. You will be seeing most these in Lenswork #78

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Post by: kaelaria on August 06, 2008, 05:46:42 pm: That's awesome! My #77 just arrived today, I can't wait to see 78 now!!
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Post by: mattbain on August 06, 2008, 09:14:20 pm: Congratulations on an amazing collection of photos.

Not only have you captured the grand beauty of a structure that I'm sure many people pass on a daily basis without a second glance but you've also captured its fine detail. One of my favourite photos (although its tough to select one) is the one looking skyward of the rivets.

The way in which you've PP the photos also adds to the great mood you've captured.

Well done
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on August 08, 2008, 11:16:41 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2745647248_4faf7bdc96_o.jpg)
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Post by: Justinr on August 17, 2008, 04:54:03 pm: Stunning work. The precision of the detail is outstanding and it's hard to believe that they were captured with only a dSLR.

Justin.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on August 29, 2008, 03:17:18 pm: LensWork issue #78 showed up today that features 12 of my Ben Franklin Bridge portfolio in the print edition and another 10 in the extended DVD version. This made my year !
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Post by: DarkPenguin on September 08, 2008, 12:30:58 am: My copy arrived yesterday. Wonderful stuff.
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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on September 08, 2008, 02:31:53 pm: Congratulations! It's a great issue, as usual.
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Post by: picnic on September 08, 2008, 03:53:04 pm: Quote
Congratulations! It's a great issue, as usual.
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Definitely congratulations. I just got my copy today and it is a great issue, as always. They do such a terrific job with reproduction, toning, etc.

Diane
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Post by: wolfnowl on September 08, 2008, 04:03:39 pm: Congrats indeed!

Mike.
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Post by: usathyan on September 09, 2008, 09:04:07 am: Congratulations! nice of you to let us see your work in advance! When i saw the magazine...it almost felt like...hey, i know this photographer....saw him on LL first!...
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Post by: iancl on September 09, 2008, 01:00:20 pm: Damn the fact that I'm in Canada -- I still don't have my copy yet. I am definitely looking forward to seeing these in print though!
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on September 10, 2008, 02:45:06 pm: Thanks everyone it means a lot to me.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on November 23, 2008, 02:51:05 pm: I just wanted to post a followup. The response from being published in LensWork has been tremendous as well as the response from this board. It was an exciting experience working with Brooks and Maureen who also made the whole thing seem easy. It has opened many doors and has taken my photography career to the next level.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on December 09, 2008, 10:07:48 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3096672154_1b5b2b712e.jpg)
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Post by: jdoyle1713 on December 09, 2008, 10:58:19 pm: Michael,

Awesome!! I really enjoy these images since As you know I travel this span and grew Up here in Philadelphia!!

Someday when You have Time come over to my office and make a Huge print for yourself! I would enjoy watching it roll off one of my printers!

I Mean It!

Cheers
Jim Doyle
http://www.shadesofpaper.com (http://www.shadesofpaper.com)
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on December 10, 2008, 12:45:54 am: Quote from: jdoyle1713
Michael,

Awesome!! I really enjoy these images since As you know I travel this span and grew Up here in Philadelphia!!

Someday when You have Time come over to my office and make a Huge print for yourself! I would enjoy watching it roll off one of my printers!

I Mean It!

Cheers
Jim Doyle
http://www.shadesofpaper.com (http://www.shadesofpaper.com)

That is a HUGE offer Jim and hopefully one day I will have the time to take you up on it. I can't thank you enough for all you've done for me.
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Post by: budjames on December 10, 2008, 04:55:30 am: Congratulations on Lens Work appearance.

I was curious over what period did you take the photos?

Great stuff!

Bud James
North Wales, PA
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on December 10, 2008, 11:14:40 am: Quote from: budjames
Congratulations on Lens Work appearance.

I was curious over what period did you take the photos?

Great stuff!

Bud James
North Wales, PA

I started in June of 2007 and I'm sill currently working on it
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on December 10, 2008, 02:14:26 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/3097842439_04d622ee10.jpg)
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on December 24, 2008, 09:37:04 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3100369325_556a9d24d6.jpg)

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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on January 09, 2009, 09:44:51 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3177915956_8671a9071f.jpg)

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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on March 24, 2009, 09:39:54 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3234257989_b403cc2b34.jpg)
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Post by: MR.FEESH on March 25, 2009, 06:24:55 am: I'm in the Philly burbs
Damn good photos!

Elby
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Post by: button on March 25, 2009, 10:09:37 am: Well done, Michael- congratulations.

To me, your work shines on many fronts and clearly issues forth from a man with vision. I particularly enjoy the post processing: high contrast, wide dynamic range, and loads of detail.

I can only offer critique of image #4 from your original post: some of the vertical lines are not quite vertical, and given your attention to geometric forms, I believe a bit of correction in PS would strengthen its delivery.

John
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Post by: framah on March 25, 2009, 10:17:05 am: Stop it!!! You're making me homesick and I thought I would never want to go back!

All I can say is WOW! and here I thought I was lucky to get over the gate and shoot a sunset from the middle of the bridge.

That has to be over 25 years ago now, and I was shooting color slides. i did the same shot up the side of the tower. My color shots never came off with the same intensity of your B/W's.

I used to love going over at anytime day or nite into the city and there was always something to do or shoot. The refinery at nite was a good place, also.

Alas, all i have up here is Acadia Nat. Park to shoot.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on March 29, 2009, 05:17:39 pm: Thanks every one.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on April 08, 2009, 09:24:47 pm: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3399810909_d3dacf5b7f.jpg)
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Post by: Josh-H on April 08, 2009, 10:27:50 pm: Quote from: PhillyPhotographer
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Beautiful.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on May 01, 2009, 12:54:54 pm: I feel this project is close to being finished due to the fact that access inside the bridge has been denied by Homeland Security. They did however allow me to take a photo from the crosswalk.
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Post by: jasonrandolph on May 01, 2009, 01:48:13 pm: It's a great project. Hopefully we'll see a book come out of all the great images. Congrats on some excellent work!
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on May 21, 2010, 01:17:56 pm: I just published a small soft cover full- bleed book/magazine of this portfolio.

7" x 7"
Soft cover
Full - Bleed
Photographs only
33 B&W Photographs
$19.95

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1369352 (http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1369352)
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Post by: Justan on May 21, 2010, 02:23:46 pm: Another to write you did beautiful work and i hope the publication works out extremely well!
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Post by: seamus finn on May 21, 2010, 02:58:30 pm: Now and again, work appears here that induces a sharp intake of breath. This is one such occasion. Beautiful.
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Post by: DarkPenguin on May 21, 2010, 03:02:32 pm: Seems like an opportunity to check out blurb's print quality.

Love this series, btw.
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on May 21, 2010, 03:08:24 pm: Quote from: DarkPenguin
Seems like an opportunity to check out blurb's print quality.

Love this series, btw.

Thanks

That's what I'm waiting for too. I won't get my copy for a few working days.

This is also printed using their new "Premium Luster Paper"
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Post by: RSL on May 21, 2010, 04:05:56 pm: Splendid stuff, Michael. As soon as I get my studio moved to its new location I'm going to buy the book. Bravo!!!
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Post by: PhillyPhotographer on May 28, 2010, 04:08:21 pm: My goal is to start a body of work on one of the Manhattan bridges this fall.
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Post by: EduPerez on May 31, 2010, 04:50:55 am: Amazing pictures!