You JUST edged me out of 12th. Again, I admire your patience in waiting for that shot. While everybody else was jostling around the crowds trying to get the perfect picture, you just stood by your tripod waiting and waiting. And it paid off. Congratulations!
Ok, I just gave a 10 and a favorite to a shot sorta like this....did you have a partner with you that day? LOL Anyway, I can't decide which one I like better, this one or the other. Either way they both get a 10 from me. I think I like the other one just a tad better because of the overall "happier" exposure. If that makes any since. I love your stream of light though! Great shooting and good luck. It will be cool if they both make the first page.
The ray of light is really cool - I think you'll suffer on account of the fact that there are at least three very similar shots in this challenge, but still a good effort.