I don’t usually allow such blatently commercial announcements here on the GEBB, but hey... it’s Christmas! And if I can’t break one of my own rules, who can?



Local designer/photographer/publisher Erik Peterson took an extraordinary panoramic photo of downtown at the Christmas Walk last month, and is offering a limited number of 36˝ x 12˝prints.

It’s a great last-minute present for the past, present or future Glen Ellyn resident who has everything, including a bare spot over the mantlepiece.

Available at several locations throughout downtown (more info). And no, no matter what the U.S. Attorney’s office has on tape, I was not told that I could become a US Senator or otherwise compensated for posting this message.

Nice work, Erik!

We return you now to your regularly scheduled programming. — Ted E.

Being a prominent resident of Glen Ellyn, a man that many like to keep happy in case they need something important or require a very entertaining guest to make their parties a success, our household received the Christmas card version from Erik...complete with a personalized greeting. I know none of you are surprised by this.

I was impressed by the image...to say the least. Wonderful work, Erik.

This photo(s) is really incredible - captures the spirit of what has happened on that evening downtown for so many years... Thank you Erik!

These photos don't compare to Erick's however they do show whats happening the other 364 days of the year! This one was very funny, b/c the GEPD gave a ticket to the Elmhurst Police while they were executing an arrest warrant in our town! The vehicle outside Enviroments is the Elmhurst K-9 (i.e. Drug dog) The van belonged to Elmhurst P.D and was used to transport police (In full body armor) to execute the warrant.

That isn't Ricky, is it?

I'm not sure of his name, It's not Perez I know that. This guy gave me my first (and only) speeding ticket way back in 1988. 7 over the limit. Every time I encounter him he is crabby as hell!

I also am selling pictures from the Christmas Walk. Now mine were only taken by a shaky iPhone, but obviously Erik saw me snapping away and being famous photographer that I am, he decided to 'borrow' my view point. My photos are available for $5 and will be printed on whatever paper is in my wife's printer. Enjoy!

DTM,
I must have been standing very, very near you as that little girl pointing and waving to Santa on her Dad's shoulders was just to my right.

Sorry to have missed you Amy. We stand there every year. We'll have to break out the GEBB buttons for next year.

Thanks Ted and the rest of you who shared an appreciation of the event/image. Ted, the check's in the mail.

When Ted mentioned his post and the responses I had to check it out. I laughed til I cried when I saw the photos of the police and the $5 iPhone photo. I definitely want a copy on whatever paper is in your wife's printer!

If any of you have interest in seeing a black and white version, Tracey at Bells and Whistles requested a bw print with a colored tree and Santa. It's in the game room.

Happy new year!

/how did I miss this thread?

Excellent shot! I saw it walking to Thipi Thai last week and was wondering who the photographer was. Was a panoramic camera used, or was the image cropped? The colors are excellent and it is a fantastic portrait of the downtown area in one of it's highlights of the year. Nice work Erik!