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| happy gingerbread 12/17/15 6:52 pm the wreath centered in the photo draws all eyes to the joyful gingerbread man sitting happily in the very center |
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| we three kings of nutcrackerland 12/17/15 11:02 pm low, off-kilter angle make the nutcrackers seem a bit ominous and imposing |
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| Frosty is frosty 12/18/15 3:01 pm flash and casual framing (one eye hidden by the carrot nose; not centered) create a fun, urban, hip vibe |
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| the token tree 12/22/15 5:06 pm vertical panorama |
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| healthyish treats from the Photographic Parsnip 12/16/15 4:56 pm overhead angle shows off organization of candies on the square plate and layout of the table scene |
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| caramel corn 12/18/15 2:42 pm focus is on the caramel corn in the hand; the green and red shirt in the background adds Christmas cheer |
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| recycled muffincakes 12/18/15 2:52 pm slight angle adds interest to otherwise very square pan of coffee cake |
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| the ever-lovin candy canes 12/18/15 2:56 pm rule of thirds; flash; focus |
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| chocolatey tradition 12/21/15 1:45 pm depth of field; leading lines (edge of cooling rack on the left leads to cookies) |
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| crunchy, salty-sweet, and sparkly 12/21/15 1:52 pm focus is in the center, but the plate and photo are angled for interest |
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| the many hats of Santa 12/17/15 6:49 pm leading lines |
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| coffee shop, or hot chocolate? 12/17/15 6:51 pm low angle focus |
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| giving 12/17/15 11:09 pm focus captures a quintessential part of Christmas for many tree in the background adds life and light |
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| jolly craftsman 12/17/15 11:13 pm unique angle (slightly low and at an angle) emphasizes his jolly playfulness |
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| toybox 12/17/15 11:14 pm almost rule of thirds (not centered) focus |
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| running errands 12/16/15 5:02 pm portrait, centered (even though he's not looking at the camera) |
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| cycling Santa 12/16/15 5:03 pm very centered and head on creates the intense feel of a bike race |
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| What's in Santa's bag? 12/18/15 3:10 pm flash focus |
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| cowboy Santa 12/19/15 8:28 am low exposure creates a silhouette |
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| the seasonal abode 12/17/15 6:47 pm purposely out-of-focus for a whimsical, magical feel uses symmetry (more or less) |
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| carols by the tree 12/16/15 5:04 pm focus is on the piano keys tree lights in the background are blurry for, again, whimsy |
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| twin flames 12/18/15 2:39 pm extreme detail on left wick and imperfect symmetry of photo add excitement |
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| What's on top of Mr. Lincoln's hat? 12/18/15 2:43 pm lighting is focused on the candle, where the scene is warm and bright |
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| under the tree 12/18/15 2:47 pm taken from a unique angle (facing up under the tree) focus is on the needles in the right of the photo exposure gives the needles a silhouetted effect |
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| merry merry 12/18/15 2:59 pm rule of thirds depth of field |
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| let it snow, Frosty 12/18/15 7:08 pm lighting (the snow globe provides its own light) a somewhat quick shutter speed captures the sparkling glitter in a moment yet still hints at motion |
