Photo of the Week #106

This week’s photo is from yesterday’s UBS Parade Spectacular in downtown Stamford, Connecticut. Fittingly, the weather was spectacular with clear skies and mild temperatures, a perfect day for a parade! Tens of thousands descended upon the city to see appearances by celebrities, the mayor, the governor, performances by local students, and of course the 21 giant balloons. In this photo, kids follow Stamford tradition by making their plea for handlers to spin the balloons as they pass by.

Photo tech specs: Canon 1Ds Mark II camera, 16-35mm f2.8 lens @ 16mm, f3.5, 1/800th, ISO 100.

November 20, 2011: Kids cheer for the giant balloons to spin as they pass by at the UBS Parade Spectacular in downtown Stamford, CT.