Forum: Photography

Subject: Photography Forum Challenge - December 2011 - "What Christmas means to me."

Meisiekind opened this issue on Dec 01, 2011 · 84 posts

Meisiekind posted Thu, 01 December 2011 at 10:09 AM

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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MrsLubner posted Thu, 01 December 2011 at 10:12 AM

Great challenge and one that leaves so many options.  I'm not decorating or putting up a tree this year... I don't have the motivation for it ... but I'm sure there are other things that I can relate to besides the commercial and glitzy side of things.

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Meisiekind posted Thu, 01 December 2011 at 10:15 AM

The grandkids have me on a technicality - LOL... I will have to put the tree up despite also lacking motivation.... but I agree PJ - there are so many other things that can relate!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Thu, 01 December 2011 at 3:05 PM

Thank you for this challenge Carin.

I believe i will be sharing Christmas captures from Robertson in the Western Cape as we ill be there on Christmas day in the company of my Brother In Law,his wife and kids and my Mothere in law as well as Grand Ma will be there as well.

God Bless.

mariogiannecchini posted Fri, 02 December 2011 at 12:51 AM

A vast topic, Carin! Personally. For years, I avoided being in the house in those days (my mother died the day of 'Epiphany and my father the day after Christmas, being the last or remained in the house I thought there was no two without three) . Then, over time I started a family and I started to enjoy the festivities, even if I am a little tiristezza in those days. But I will try to post something.

Good day and again congratulations on the birth!

 

dochtersions posted Sat, 03 December 2011 at 4:22 AM

Thanks for your message, dear Carin.
And again, congratulations on the birth of Mieke, which is a Dutch name as well. (One of my sisters in law has this name ;-)).

About the challenge, I very much endorse the words of MrsLubner.
And I'll see what I can do.

Yes, I can understand Christmas has sad memories for you, friend Mario.
Hopefully the joy will be greater.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas time.
Mies :)

mariogiannecchini posted Sat, 03 December 2011 at 6:02 AM

Thanks 1000, Mies, I will try to make something beautiful about it. A big hug from my Tuscany.

emmecielle posted Sat, 03 December 2011 at 5:11 PM

Wonderful challenge, Caren!
I don't particularly like Christmas... since I have been divorced (it's now spent a lifetime), Christmas has been for me a day of aches and pains... my children went with his father to make ski in the Alps and I remained alone.
Even now that they are now grown and married,  they spend the night with his father (now has become their tradition) and the next day was spent with the parents of their wives. Sometimes even I go home of parents of a daughter in law... but it's not the same thing as having all the children together. I celebrate December 26 with my children and grandchildren.
I don't do more than the Christmas tree because my Meniere not let me, but I put the lights around the railing of the staircase that leads up into the attic! And the gifts I put them in a basket under the stairs!
I love the colours and flowers of Christmas... I have no pictures yet, maybe I'll try some of last year!

Good challenge to all!  :-)

 

 

 

emmecielle posted Sat, 03 December 2011 at 5:17 PM

Mi dispiace che tu abbia perso i genitori in questi giorni! E' naturale che non è semplice festeggiare, il ricordo riaffiora prepotentemente alla mente!

Ma a volte, bisogna lasciare dietro le spalle la tristezza per far felice i figli... loro hanno diritto ad un Natale sereno!

auntietk posted Mon, 05 December 2011 at 2:12 AM

As it turns out, I take pictures every year of the tree lights reflected in the side of Trent & David's piano!  :P

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

mariogiannecchini posted Mon, 05 December 2011 at 2:42 AM

Picture undoubtedly festive! Good day, Tara and happy new week!

Immagine senza dubbio festosa ! Buona giornata , Tara e felice nuova settimana!

 

Meisiekind posted Mon, 05 December 2011 at 11:33 AM

Awww Tara - Thank you for opening the floor! The most photographed paino in the world and the festive lights reflected on the shiny surface is just gorgeous!

Well done Hun!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Mon, 05 December 2011 at 12:14 PM

Congratulations Tara for opening this challenge with a stunning capture.

God Bless.

dochtersions posted Mon, 05 December 2011 at 12:15 PM

WOW,
what a GLOW
and splendid
SHOW ;-)

A very beautiful shot, Tara!

auntietk posted Mon, 05 December 2011 at 12:57 PM

Thanks!  :)  I'll try to come up with another one.  Of course they wont be new photos, since the holiday is at the END of the month, but hey ... what I've got, you can have!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

emmecielle posted Mon, 05 December 2011 at 1:54 PM

Fantastic image, Tara! Wonderful reflections! :-) 

 

TomDart posted Tue, 06 December 2011 at 10:04 AM

Christmas has so many meanings to different people and to get an image which is truly definitive of my Christmas spirit will be difficult but I will try.  This will be a very small even at our home but with a traditional dinner at my wonderful wife's mother's home.

I am somewhat depressed this Christmas season because of lack of employment since last 31 December.   I will try to cook for the festive dinner and that is an incentive to smile in joy...joy if my cooking is successful!!!! Joy and fun for the others if I am a total disfunctional cook...but will serve it anyway and make them smile! I intend on baking a grand and delicious cake but might serve a frisbee. : )

I try to have a closer relationship with Jesus Christ this time of the year and avoid the frenzy of shopping and greed.  If I shop for gifts, it is for giving and happiness in that and not the greed and commercial push to have the popular thing of the season.

There will be photos but I am not certain what.   Could our three cats come through the main room as Astroologer Wise Men from the East I would get that photo.  They will not wear costumes or walk neatly together...and have interest only in wrapping paper and bows as toys of the day.

I will have to look into my heart 3 times and try to get a photo of that feeling or memory of Christmas.

 

Tom.

auntietk posted Tue, 06 December 2011 at 1:37 PM

Silver holiday ornaments in a bowl at my niece's house.  It's a color photograph ... trust me!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

TomDart posted Tue, 06 December 2011 at 1:45 PM

I love the silver ornaments!

kgb224 posted Tue, 06 December 2011 at 2:09 PM

Stunning capture Tara.

God Bless.

auntietk posted Tue, 06 December 2011 at 2:25 PM

Thanks!

I've enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts about Christmas.  I've long suspected it isn't a universally loved time of the year, and it's good to be with people who are willing to say so.  Let me contribute my story as well ...

For most of my life I've very strongly disliked Christmas.  The "buy buy buy" advertisements on the radio, Christmas songs and decorations everywhere, heavy traffic in the "mall town" I live in, the obligation to buy gifts ... the whole thing has always left me cold, and annoyed as all get-out.  Even as a child I didn't enjoy it much.  As a non-religious person and a low-impact consumer, this is not my favorite season.

Although it was a difficult and stressful process, over the years I've backed out, declined to participate, and done as little as possible, excising "obligation" from my life.  I've never decorated my own home for the holidays.  I send no cards, don't have people over, and only attend parties as necessary.  Many years ago the adults in my family agreed to stop buying gifts for each other, and as my nieces and nephews turned 18, I stopped buying gifts for them as well.  I told them all, "You're on my 'adult' list now that you're grown up, and that means no more presents."  They're all thrilled to be adults at that age, so it was a pretty easy transition.

These days I'm a comfortable non-participant.  We go to see my family for the holidays, but it's just a nice family gathering with no pressure.   Those gatherings (three this year) satisfy Bill's love of the season, so my lack of interest doesn't interfere with his enjoyment.

Bill and I talk about what to get our grandkids (he has children and grandchildren from his first marriage, and I'm fortunate enough to have full grandma privs!), but he does the ordering and the buying.  I function solely as a consultant.  :P

So now I feel quite happy posting holiday pictures to the Forum thread!  I can participate in small ways without getting my knickers in a twist. 

Life is good!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

dochtersions posted Wed, 07 December 2011 at 6:04 AM

The silver glow on the picture have textures of Christmas-balls, it's a lovely capture Tara.

With interest I read your words, with respect to the Christmas spirit.
I am very touched by that.

Karel and I are just alone together, but not lonely ;-)
I have accepted, we can not have contact with our family or our children or grandchildren.
I am in a sense, celebrating the peace that I received about how my life has expired.

I listen to the Christmas cantata of Johann Sebastian Bach, and I enjoy the organ music playing by Karel.
Music is a passion of us, it touches me very deeply emotionally.

In our hearts there is peace.
Peace which is so important to be connected with it, especially during Christmas to remember.

It's not that easy to express in English, sorry for my limitations therein.

Wishing you all a blessed Chrismas-time, whether you are 'believers' or not  ;-)

Jacomina (Mies)
but in the first place: dochtersions :))

bernieloehn posted Thu, 08 December 2011 at 4:04 PM

Until now I found only one good picture that is worth to publish here:

Rum and Red Wine Punch, that is always prepared with burning sugar during the Christmas party at our fraternity house.

I have to confess that I never drink something of this because it tasts sooooooooo delicious but causes such a bad, bad headache next morning - LOL!

I hope you will like this picture, captured it last Saturday.

;-)

Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

auntietk posted Fri, 09 December 2011 at 12:30 AM

I'm SO glad this has rum in it, Bernie!  I don't like rum, so I won't be tempted to drink too much of it and wake up with a headache!  :)  Hope the party was a good one! 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

kgb224 posted Fri, 09 December 2011 at 9:21 AM

Stunning capture Bernie.

God Bless.

skiwillgee posted Fri, 09 December 2011 at 6:16 PM

The silver ornament photo is magnificent, auntiek!

auntietk posted Fri, 09 December 2011 at 7:35 PM

Thank you!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

TomDart posted Fri, 09 December 2011 at 9:12 PM

This is not what Christmas means to me but is part of what it is.  From 2008, the brussels sprouts were very good.  It was a year for ham instead of poultry. This year will be primarily soups.  And I will cook again, this time a cake.

auntietk posted Fri, 09 December 2011 at 11:54 PM

At a holiday office party a few years ago.  Tons of wonderful things to eat, all spread around this centerpiece. 

 

The party was memorable ... it was the first time any of us tasted cranberry brie.  Oh man, is that good!  I got the recipe for my brother, and he still makes it for me from time to time.  Delish!

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

bernieloehn posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 2:00 AM

All the new picture are son personal.

Superb challenge!

I will now have to walk to the city of Heidelberg and be on the hunt for some new pictures - LOL!

See what I will capture because the town is full of Japanese tourists because of the Christmas markets.

Keep on shooting! ... but only with cameras! ;-)

Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 6:17 AM

Stunning uploads Tom and Tara.

I am already enjoying the wonderful uploads of this challenge.

God Bless.

bernieloehn posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 10:31 AM

Here comes my second contribution as promised: An out of three captures stitched picture that I have made today.

You see one of Heidelberg's Christmas Markets seen from the Mainstreet (Hauptstrasse). The view goes to the University Square with a building at left called the Old University.

I hope you will like this picture!

;-)

Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 10:34 AM

Stunning capture Bernie.

God Bless.

bernieloehn posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 10:38 AM

This is the third contribution.

It warms my heart so very much because you see here my mother and my boyfriend together. Mum arranges the bouquet of flowers we brought her with us.  I have captured this picture already Christmas Evening 2002 when we were at home in Hamburg.

I hope you will like this picture as well.

BTW: My Mum and Holger use to gang up against me - LOL!

;-)

Bernie

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

kgb224 posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 10:40 AM

Stunning capture Bernie.

God Bless.

emmecielle posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 11:46 AM

As I said in previous post, I don't do the Christmas tree, but I made a basket decorated with lights where to put the presents for my grandchildren! Now it's empty... Santa is not here yet! ;-)  

 

 

 

emmecielle posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 11:48 AM

Splendid photos, Bernie, Tom and Tara!  :-)

 

 

 

 

 

auntietk posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 12:14 PM

It's nice to see your mom and Holger, Bernie!  That's what the holidays are all about for me ... family and friends.  A beautiful shot!

I love your idea of the basket, Maria.  So festive!  :)

 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

emmecielle posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 12:34 PM

Thanks, Tara! :-)

 

kgb224 posted Sat, 10 December 2011 at 12:42 PM

Wonderful upload for this challenge Maria.

God Bless.

dochtersions posted Sun, 11 December 2011 at 3:40 AM

Thanks for sharing those beautiful photo's Tom, Bernie, Tara and Maria.
I love them.

The basket you made, Maria is really wonderful, with such a warm atmosphere;
in spreading its beautiful light.

emmecielle posted Sun, 11 December 2011 at 3:15 PM

Many thanks, Jacomina! :-)

 

Meisiekind posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 12:58 PM

Gosh - for some reason I haven't received ebots for this thread!

Excellent uploads ALL. Thank you for sharing what Christmas means to you!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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emmecielle posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 2:38 PM

I hate shopping for Christmas... too much confusion in stores! I only go to buy some gifts to my grandchildren, but I always try to go early in the morning, at the opening. I took this picture at a shopping center last year! As you can see, there was not a lot of people!  :-)

 

 

Meisiekind posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 3:14 PM

Most beautiful scene Maria! I also hate Christmas shopping!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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emmecielle posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 3:19 PM

Quote - Most beautiful scene Maria! I also hate Christmas shopping!

 

many thanks, Carin! :-)

I think that Christmas shopping is disliked by almost all... yet we plunge ever in that huge crowd... who knows why!

 

 

Meisiekind posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 3:21 PM

Christmas to me is about family and being together.

Here is Kayla decorating the Christmas tree!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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emmecielle posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 3:24 PM

What sweetness! Kayla is very beautiful, Carin! Congratulations! :-) 

 

kgb224 posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 4:05 PM

Stunning upload Maria.

Carin.

I agree.

This year i will be with a big family and as a bonus in the Western Cape which I never visited before.

God Bless.

auntietk posted Mon, 12 December 2011 at 7:59 PM

That's a beautiful tree scene, Maria ... I love the single color.  It's lovely!

And Carin ... SO fun to see Kayla helping with your tree!  :)

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

dochtersions posted Tue, 13 December 2011 at 5:04 AM

Such an adorable photo you've uploaded here, dear Carin.
Thanks for sharing.

The white lights in your photos are so well chosen, dear Maria..
It provides a peaceful atmosphere, so without all 'the shoppers' ;-).

TomDart posted Thu, 22 December 2011 at 4:00 PM

Quite honestly, Christmas this year is different because I am out of employment. The religious part of the season is very important to me and part of that is wonderful and refreshing times spent with others. 

What I have done this year with a little extra time on my hands is to encourage good spirits together...while enjoying festive goodies and being thankful for all we have, regardless of circumstances.

I baked a gingerbread cake...after a bread pudding for Thanksgiving and now a cake, things may go strangely.  I haven't baked a cake since we were married and she really does not know if I can pull it off or not!  Here it is coming out of the oven, not quite ready to turn out of the pan.

If my wife, her sisters and her mother faint when I bring in this surprise...I will have done the cake and totally messed up Christmas.  Maybe they will not be surprised at all...I will know soon enough.

 

 

TomDart posted Thu, 22 December 2011 at 4:02 PM

There is no icing...it will be served with a warmed lemon sauce spooned onto each slice.  This cake will not be left out in the rain...

Meisiekind posted Thu, 22 December 2011 at 4:25 PM

Oh Tom - the cake looks delicious!!!

What a wonderful attitude to rise above your circumstances!

May this Christmas be very special for you and your loved ones and the new year bring new opportunity.

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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auntietk posted Thu, 22 December 2011 at 4:34 PM

Ohhhhhhhhh boy.  That looks absolutely delicious!

I made bread pudding a week ago, but didn't take a picture.  Too late now!  LOL!

 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

bernieloehn posted Thu, 22 December 2011 at 4:54 PM

I want a piece, please!!!!

Tom, can you send it by mail? LOL!

Superb captures of a wonderful cake!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Fri, 23 December 2011 at 5:38 AM

So nice, Tom to see your have hidden talents.
It looks so tempting, it will be a big surprise to be allowed to eat this...(me too, me too :D)

p.s. In any case, the photographs are successful, let's hope this is also true of eating them, LOL. (just kidding Tom).

dochtersions posted Fri, 23 December 2011 at 6:11 AM

Two photos I took yesterday. Not very good pictures, also it was a bit dark. The first is from a courtyard of an old farm near here. The second is in the meadows, opposite our house.

Hope you like it,
best wishes to you all :)

dochtersions posted Fri, 23 December 2011 at 6:13 AM

Here the meadows: (I didn't know how to post two pictures in one upload ;-))

Meisiekind posted Fri, 23 December 2011 at 7:28 AM

Awwww Mies - that is beautiful!

I keep forgetting that you guys are COLD during the Christmas season while we boil of heat here in the SOuth!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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dochtersions posted Fri, 23 December 2011 at 8:02 AM

Thank you dear Carin :)

If could I send you some nice cold, and you to me a bit pretty warmth,
so we could mixed it.

Just the right quantities, therefore we ask Tom to find the right recipe for it.
It's a piece of cake for him, huh Tom?

Meisiekind posted Fri, 23 December 2011 at 9:40 AM

LOL Mies...

Great plan!!!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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emmecielle posted Sat, 24 December 2011 at 11:59 AM

Great photos, dear Jacomina! 

Merry Christmas to you all! :-)

 

dochtersions posted Sat, 24 December 2011 at 2:17 PM

Thank you, dear Maria.
Merry Christmas, once again :)

helanker posted Wed, 28 December 2011 at 2:31 PM

WOW! I have been through all three pages and i have really enjoyed reading and staring at all the pictures. I am done for today. FLAT Exhausted, so I guess I have no fantasy to send anything. Anyway... I guess it is too late now. I strechned my hand the 24th and it is not well yet and I am preparing a good lunch for some of the oldest family members....I am one of them ;-/

I am also a bit sad around Christmas. Mom died a few weeks before Christmas in 2008 and my brother in September, the same year. We always celebrated CHristmas together, so it has been a bit difficult to keep up the Christmas spirit.  I am not religious either, But the tradition i keep for my Children and for my Grand Children. I am glad to say i solved the problem about decorating the Christmas tree. I ordered my gr. children to do it this year :) They were thrilled :D WOOHOO and I dislike to do it :)

Well when they arrive, I dont feel sad anymore :D

Meisiekind posted Wed, 28 December 2011 at 2:38 PM

Christmas can sometimes be a sad time Helle - especially with your memories!

hugs

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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emmecielle posted Wed, 28 December 2011 at 2:47 PM

At Christmas, it feels more the absence of our loved ones who have left us!
Do not be taken from the sadness and you try to be calm, especially for those around us!
A big hug, dear Helle! :-)

 

helanker posted Wed, 28 December 2011 at 4:20 PM

Thank you and Hugs back to you Carin :-D

Thank you and Hugs back to you as well Maria. :-D

ok here is the tree they were decorating... full of strange stuff lol

And even two stars on the top LOL ! A very little tree lol

emmecielle posted Wed, 28 December 2011 at 4:22 PM

very beautiful tree! :-)

 

auntietk posted Wed, 28 December 2011 at 7:34 PM

A lovely tree, Helle, and it looks just right in that corner.  :)

 

"If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough."  ...  Robert Capa

Meisiekind posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 5:17 AM

I agree with Tara - a lovely tree Helle! As long as the G-kids had fun decorating it!

Kayla helped me decorate my tree and when she left I had to move some of the decorations up and down. She put everything on HER eye level! I thought it was so sweet and funny! :))

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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kgb224 posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 6:17 AM

Amazing uploads by everyone.

I must still upload 3 pictures.

Jikes.

Tom the cake looks delicious.

Who ever you serve this cake to will enjoy it.

God Bless.

dochtersions posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 6:45 AM

Oh Helle, I love your tree, and that purple light on the photo is such special on it.

The flags are stunning  :)

LOL about Kayla, would like to see all the decorations hanging at her height.

Wishing you all a lovely day, here it's raining,  just not 'cats and dogs'. :D

kgb224 posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 8:36 AM

Here is my 3 pictures for this challenge.

All captures was taken while on holiday in the Western Cape.

This Christmas is very special for me as me and my family visited my Brother In Law for the first time after He and his wife and 2 kids moved from Pretoria to Robertson. I never imagined i would be in the Cape province especially over Christmas.My first upload is of a band who played on their musical instruments just before Christmas.My first capture is a band who visited every house in Robertson playing Christmas songs. Something very special to listen to them as one would not experience something like this in a big city that a band would visit every house and play Christmas songs.

kgb224 posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 8:40 AM

My second capture.

A capture captured at the Water Front in Cape town of a group of people singing Christmas songs. Also a very special moment as it is my very first time visiting cape Town and I also met Clive and his kids for the first time.

kgb224 posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 8:45 AM

My third capture is Christmas lights captured by me at night. Used my tripod and camera for this capture. This is an array of Christmas lights in the main road passing through Robertson. One do not see any more of these christmas lights being used in the streets of Pretoria any more. I would also like to wish every one a merry Christmas even though I am a bit late with such wishes. Blessed day and week.

God Bless.

Meisiekind posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 9:19 AM

Three wonderful images Christo! A lovely memory for you and your family for this special trip to CT! Thank you for sharing these with us! :))

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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bernieloehn posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 10:40 AM

Outstanding nice pictures, Christo!

Keep cool and fight for the right of others
to have a different opinion than you have!

;- ) Bernie

dochtersions posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 10:56 AM

Wonderful captures, Christo, and great memories for you.
Thank you for sharing, they look all three very special to me.
I love trumpet music as well.

emmecielle posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 12:39 PM

I have not had the opportunity to take interesting photos on Christmas Day... so I looked through the photos of past years  my last picture to insert in this challenge! I preferred this fireplace because it reminds me of the warmth of family gatherings, the joy of being together and the happiness of the children who admire the roaring fire! The photo was retouched with a bit of Fractalius, shaggy effect!

Have a good time! :-) 

 

kgb224 posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 12:40 PM

Perfect Emmecielle.

I feel welcome already.

God Bless.

emmecielle posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 12:43 PM

Fantastic images, Christo!  :-)

 

Meisiekind posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 1:01 PM

I love fireplaces too... I find them so romantic!

Wonderful image dear Maria!

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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."


Elliott Erwitt

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dochtersions posted Thu, 29 December 2011 at 2:59 PM

So cozy, and with literally a warm look and feel.
Love it, Maria!