I picked this entry as outstanding from day one on my first go round. I finally got around to voting yesterday and gave it a 9 but didn't have time to comment! This is such a great street shot but I'll admit to not picking it as yours because of both the blatant color and the open space. Maybe in your mind they go together!
I'm wondering (and no I don't care) if you changed any colors to achieve this.... It fits together so perfectly!
Congratulations on the front page for this shot .. it's a great street shot (of which I stink at) It meets the challenge.. it has all the elements of a good story, a sad one but that's OK as DP often has too many rainbows and flower stories .. I love the pattern of the bricks she is walking on.. the fact that her face and body are a silhouette really make for a better composition.. what is the b/g? I love that I don't know and I can make up my own story about it .. just an amazing street shot and I am so glad to see it on the front page.
And there I was thinking your D7000 could only take B&W shots! How long did you have to wait around for someone wearing blue jeans and carrying a blue bag and blue umbrella to walk past this blue wall? :)