Last year of believing.

Used the lights from the tree as light source. Comments appreciated,

ratings requested. Thanks !

Why is it the last year? That's so sad. Teach her to believe every year - every day and every moment! This is a beautiful photo! It will last for generations - that's the true test of a good photo!

This is so lovely!

Thank you for visiting my portfolio. You have some good images yourself. :)

Paul, great story you've presented along with the outstanding lighting.

One thing I would like to see improved is the perspective. A quick fix might be to just blur the background so it doesn't compete with your foreground.

This is beautiful! I have to congratulate you an your lighting. I tried to get some shots of the kids using only the christmas lights, and, well, let's just say that didn't turn out well. Have any tips you'd care to share? Thanks! :D KW

Thanks for all the great suggestions! As far as tricks, all you need is to use a good tripod for extended exposures. This one was 1/4 second. I discovered the ability to use the Christmas tree as a light source several years ago using a film camera. Like most things, digital equipment gives you the ability to experiment real-time. Thanks again.

This photo is amazing.. in deed.. remembers me of a long lasting Christmas cards that I could find in some old newspapers and houses.. this one is everlasting my friend..

 

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So this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

And a new one just begun..

 

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:)

Absolutely beautiful, i love the softness to the light! Brilliant!

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.