Celebrating 10,000 Views

This high dynamic range image (composite of three images using Photomatix HDR software) of the Chicago River was posted to Flickr on December 20, 2007. On September 3, 2011 the image achieved a milestone of 10,000 views with 42 comments, 176 faves and 10 Flickr gallery appearances.

Holiday Time in Chicago.

Some Interesting Facts
In exchange for a contribution to After School Matters, Cy Griffith and the good folks at the law firm of Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. used the image for its holiday card in 2009.

2009 holiday card created by the law firm of Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C. 

Thanks to Melissa Moline and Abram Nelson, a 28" X 22" archival canvas print hangs in the reception area of Urban Lux at 230 West Huron Street in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Photos, including Holiday Time in Chicago on display at the offices of Urban Lux.

Over the years, the image has been posted throughout the Internet, with permission and without, to dozens of blog pages.

A recent Google image search for Holiday Time in Chicago.

Giving Back - Free Print Offers

In celebration of this milestone and as a way to give back, the photographer is giving away five (5) 10"X  8" prints to the first five people who make a donation of $20 or more to Paws Chicago.

Here is how it works:

FREE (with donation to Paws Chicago) 10" X 8" Print: SOLD OUT
Make a donation of $20 or more to Paws Chicago using the Team Paws Chicago Marathon fundraising link (you must use this link to qualify). Forward the confirmation email to jonlurie@gmail.com along with your name, address and phone number with the words "Paws Chicago Free Print of Holiday Time in Chicago" in the subject. The first five to respond will receive a 10" X 8" print matted in a 14" X 11" bevel cut mat. See the Etsy listing for a complete description. The value of the matted print is $65. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours, but please allow 1-2 weeks for deliver via the USPS.

10" X 8" Print of Holiday Time in Chicago