Getting the shot..
by salmiakki

Comment by cutout:
another shot of misery 8 but only in the future

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by salmiakki

Comment by rinac:
Not at all like I would have expected to see a Chicago city street. Not that I would know since I've never been, but it appears quiet here even with the vehicles rushing by.

I do like the way you convert to b&w. There's a richness to the scene even without colour.

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by salmiakki

Comment by ErikV:
Very nice motion blur. (I assume you have something even better in the Motion Blur challenge. And being in Chicago you should be in good shape for the mirror challenge, with one of the world's greatest mirrors located there.)

Bombycilla garrulus - Bohemian Waxwing
by salmiakki

Comment by lolor275:
amazing
perfect timing

Bombycilla garrulus - Bohemian Waxwing
by salmiakki

Comment by Melethia:
Hey, just came back to this and noticed you got both a top ten and a new PB! Excellent - congratulations!!

Getting the shot..
by salmiakki

Comment by crayon:
lots to see in here.
i'd like to nit-pick about the bride's being partially cropped here.
still, good one.

Getting the shot..
by salmiakki

Comment by Melethia:
The thing I like about this one - are the couple on the left of the shot just strangers taking advantage of a photo op? I know I do that sort of thing, but rarely stand there and chimp - I at least walk away first. :-) Also have to wonder where the hubby is? 'Tis a nice photo to visit with - and that's what street photography is all about to me.

Bombycilla garrulus - Bohemian Waxwing
by salmiakki

Comment by roz:
absolutely amazing photograph .. so clear and sharp .. catching the bird at just that moment .. BRILLIANT .. !!.. :)
congratulations on a great place in the challenge and a new pb .. :)

Getting the shot..
by salmiakki

Comment by rinac:
Haha! I love the chimping couple on the left!

Bombycilla garrulus - Bohemian Waxwing
by salmiakki

Comment by lyn100:
Congratulations on your top ten placing, I think this picture is superb, I had it down for a ribbon.