Outdoor Snowman
by MaryO

Comment:
Needs some extra care to get the right amount of exposure and sharpness. I took a long exposure of a lit reindeer, and rested the camera on my knee, which really worked to keep the image in focus better, and got the lights to really pop.

Merry Christmas
by SDW

Comment:
I love the wood toning of this one. I wish the highlight wasn't so strong, though on the angel above. I do like the strong shadow cast on the back of the stable. Don't ordinarily, but it works well with this image.

From the Dirt, New Life Arises
by diablo2097

Comment:
Not enough sense of dirt.

Wet Forest Floor
by Omni

Comment:
Not a very aesthically pleasing image, though it does meet the challenge.

House Lights
by MaryO

Comment:
Very understated light display. I like the muted tones and the deep shadow underneath the eave.

Crass Commercialism
by MaryO

Comment:
Yes, very cute. Nice toning and lighting on the fur. Created just enough shadow to see the nap of the fabric. Nice job.

Christmas Rabbit
by MaryO

Comment:
What a cute little critter. Do you show him? Looks so nice and soft. I can just feel those whiskers tickling my face.

Holiday - Day 14 - Wreath
by _eug

Comment:
Very classically festive. Looks almost Victorian in the tones and exposure.

Holiday - Day 12 - Lights
by _eug

Comment:
It definitely needs ornaments. Do you do something different every day? We will be getting our tree tomorrow, and lights go on first, but I don't wait. Everything else goes on it on the same day. Image could be a little better exposed. I think the heavy shadow through the middle kind of makes it look a bit empty, but that is probably just me.

Spirit of Christmas
by JunieMoon

Comment:
To Melethia:

Thanks for figuring out the photo of Spirit of Christmas. It was supposed to depict an emptiness, as well as the rush of people during the season who are so intent on empty shopping, that they can't even spend a moment viewing such scenes as this one. The sunset and the lights were just so beautiful. My choice of green highlights in the sky was also a creative endeavor to create a unique atmospheric happening that most, if not all, miss in their rushing about.