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Day 21/365: Total Eclipse of the Moon

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I might have missed the lunar eclipse on an early December 21st, 2010 if it hadn’t been for a plate of cookies. I called my friend and neighbor, only to learn she didn’t get off till midnight (she’s a nurse), but to bring them over afterwards for the eclipse party.

I’ve always wanted to see the full eclipse of the moon on a clear night. This year it happened.  We stood in the driveway and watched it slowly disappear. I tried various settings on my camera but liked this one because of the glowing orange shadow.

Day 21/365: Total Eclipse of the Moon

A PhotoShopped moon combination in many stages appears on my Flickr account.

Day 20/365: Christmas Wreath

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Today was a day spent behind the computer, so I took the camera to my decorations and started experimenting with camera settings. There is an alternative motive. My living room is so dark and my normal Christmas Eve photos don’t turn out how I would like, so I have to figure this out in the next few days.

Seeing how I was a few days behind in my postings I figured out how to automate PhotoShop actions to save some time.  I still tweak a little, but automatically adding adjustment layers, sharpen filters, and resizing saves SO much time.

Day 20: Christmas Wreath

 

Day 19/365: Christmas Lights and Giant Snowman

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I love driving around looking at Christmas lights. I had so many photo opportunities today that I really couldn’t decide which one to post for my 365 project.

But today the Snowman won out and it includes a bonus image. Mainly because I’m getting better at taking photographs in low light and was very happy with the results. So I’m celebrating!

 

Day 19: Giant Snowman

Every year the decorations get more elaborate and to me it’s never too much. I like lots and lots of lights, but I do have to caveat it though.

My husband thinks the house below is a little bit gaudy though. I’m in agreement there. It doesn’t coordinate, there isn’t a theme and it looks as if they just went to a garage sale, bought every random string of Christmas lights and put them on the house.

Day 19: Bonus, Christmas lights

Synchronized light shows set to music are my favorite and in just about every town you can find a directory to the local area light shows. Find the AM station on the radio, listen to the music in your car and enjoy.

Christmas Lights Around the Country

Group surprises military family, puts up their Christmas lights

Thanks to a friend’s nomination, Christmas lights mysteriously appeared on their house. “We want to give back to those who’ve done so much for us. So we decided we’d love to do it,” said Daniel Bourgeois with Christmas Décor by Terminix. Tis the season …
Calling all Christmas lights fanatics

Are you a holiday lights fanatic? Does your home’s display compare to Clark W. Griswold’s from “Christmas Vacation” and cause a power outage on your block? Or do you drive around aimlessly looking for the best Christmas lights in town? If you spot a …
Drone Captures Amazing Christmas Lights Show: Entire Neighborhood Syncs …

According to the NY Daily News, residents of an entire block on Manning Street in Yucaipa, California, got together for the fourth year to create their synchronized Christmas lights show. It has been attracting drive through visitors since the …
Texas family ‘Let it Go’ with 25000 Christmas lights matched with Frozen …

SAN ANTONIO — John Storms and his family in Austin strived this holiday season to match the Christmas lights spectacle of Clark Griswold’s home in “Christmas Vacation.” With more than 25,000 lights and 5,500 channels, Storms may have made the mark, …

Day 18/365: Ukrainian Ornament

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A pysanka is a Ukrainian Easter egg. Yes I know this is Christmas, but they represent Christianity and hang on my Christmas tree.  I was fortunate enough to visit Germany and the Czech Republic several years ago and thought they were intricately beautiful.  As per tradition I gave several to family members and friends as a token of love and friendship.

Day 18/365: Pysanka ornament

Day 17/365: Poinsettias

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A bit of festive cheer to continue the Holiday theme.

While out grocery shopping for Christmas I spotted this grouping of poinsettias in the floral department. They were so pretty. I told the floral lady what I was doing and she started setting up shots. I’m learning having my camera in my purse comes in handy.

Day 17/365: Poinsettia