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19-DEC-2009

HO HO (HO)

After doing some Christmas shopping today at the mall, I got the car from the parking lot and proceeded to pick up my wife at the front doors. While trying to cross the exit this 'lovely' young lady (driving) who could have very easily let me cross the intersection in the parking lot, decided her time was too valuable and pulled in front, only to be stopped by a red light. I mouthed “thanks” and pulled my car up. She, thinking I was going to hit her, she refused to proceed until I backed up. Stalemate. If you know me, there’s one thing I am – stubborn. So 15 minutes (not estimated, actual minutes, she is honked/swore at by many other people too) passes and finally I break the stalemate – by pulling out a Canon 1D mk II N with a 100-400mm zoom and point it right at her. Before she and her mother can raise thier hands over their faces and squeal away, I capture this.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II N
1/320s f/5.0 at 220.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Guest 18-Nov-2012 14:20
great portrait.
Markus Grompe27-Aug-2010 19:26
great story and great image... super!!!!
Guest 26-Aug-2010 15:12
haha What a great story. I like the photo even more now! =)
Inga Morozoff09-Jan-2010 23:21
LOL!!!! What a story! ;-)
Roger B07-Jan-2010 01:16
Is your lens still working? ;-)
Rick Bricker06-Jan-2010 17:19
I love this.....the narrative gives it grist....and I agree with B.Shortall....everyone would forgive you for photoshopping in a one finger salute.....I guess fear of being bashed into kept her from doing so.
This shows the dark side of the days leading up to Christmas.One of your best.Keep clickin' my friend and all the best in 2010.
Guest 20-Dec-2009 21:48
Hope you weren't driving the vehicle with the 1-800 number on the side...
Glenn D.20-Dec-2009 14:55
'Tis a great portrait shot - should sell it to them :)
[ I've done the same - I mean the point and shoot thing at similar instances - have camera, will travel. "Take a picture, it will last longer"]

BV!
Gill Kopy20-Dec-2009 05:24
Well, you sure got a good shot out of it - even the light is great ! V
Hank Vander Velde20-Dec-2009 02:44
Neat experience, but not an isolated one. There are too many drivers like that. Good on you. Nice shot too.
Guest 20-Dec-2009 02:27
LOL, How good is that!! Booyah!
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad20-Dec-2009 00:52
Good for you! And Merry Christmas to all, whether they deserve it or not. Obviously, some do not. ;o)
B. Shortall - BCS Photography20-Dec-2009 00:15
I cant laugh right now - but i have to!!! This is too much!! Glad you found your xmas spirit buddy!!! THe only thing that would make this better is if she was flippin you off! VOTE for sure on this one! Love the PP BTW!
Guest 20-Dec-2009 00:08
Hahaha, priceless! :)
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