Light the Lights

the seasonal abode
12/17/15 6:47 pm
purposely out-of-focus for a whimsical, magical feel
uses symmetry (more or less)



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



twin flames
12/18/15 2:39 pm
extreme detail on left wick and imperfect symmetry of photo add excitement

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

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

merry merry
12/18/15 2:59 pm
rule of thirds
depth of field

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