Here is Santa Claus on his sled with a reindeer. In case you don't know, the little browns sacks on the ground are luminarias, or southwestern lanterns. Traditionally luminarias have candles set in bags of sand, but these use tiny electric lights which are less dangerous.
and I found the reflection again at night.
Oops, my camera moved while shooting Santa and the reindeer!
(The following pictures are not of reflections)
This reminds me...One day last year, this very Santa Claus and his sled went missing! Turned out someone had played a prank and switched the decorations in the neighborhood. Santa eventually made it home from up the street unharmed. The practical joker brought neighbors together who had not met before. It wasn't me!
For all sorts of reflections posts visit Newtown Area Photo, hosted by James.
what a lovely reindeer, i like it in all its reflected and squiggly forms!
ReplyDeleteOh how I like the story of the joker and switching lawn decorations. I hope everyone is still knowing each now a year later.
ReplyDeleteSweet raindeer, love your distorted images where the light flows around it it´s own way.
ReplyDeleteMy reflection
You are probably like me and seeing reflections all over the place now that we are in this meme.
ReplyDeleteI love the bouncing light and the story of the prankster.
Have a good holiday.
Love the merry prankster! Great way to spread some cheer.
ReplyDeleteNow that is very creative, Diane.... That bale of hay has had many uses this fall.... LOVE it....
ReplyDeleteGlad the 'prank' worked out okay... Sometimes they don't.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
I like the squiglies too. How can I tell you were having fun? Hah! Nice series of reflections in keeping with the holiday spirit.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections, and it's perfect since Christmas is so close already!
ReplyDeleteI like your reflections and your creativeness. Very cute pictures!
ReplyDeleteSunny :)
I would not have figured out the lights had you not shared that. That seems like a fairly mild practical joke in the big picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Tom
I love your jumping shots, they are so artsy and fun! The reflections are cool and I like the way the hay is recycled from one celebration to the next.
ReplyDeleteAnd phew, I'm relieved Santa is fine after all that shaking!
I wondered about luminarias being safe - someone else posted about them recently. I like the idea of putting cool lights in the bags.
ReplyDeleteSanta sure did have an adventure!
LOL, nice post, Love the squiggly pictures.
ReplyDeleteInteresting variations on a theme and neat reflections. A very nice post.
ReplyDeleteDay and night reflection, what a great idea. They are both beautiful. Very creative idea with the distort images too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun display of Santa and the reindeer! Nice story and photos Diane :-D Have a fun filled weekend to you too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun display of Santa and the reindeer! Nice story and photos Diane :-D Have a fun filled weekend to you too.
ReplyDeleteI have taken pics like those last ones too Diane and I love the patterns they make.
ReplyDeleteShe is very creative, a lovely display. I like the squiggly line photos, especially the middle one. I find them appealing as well.
ReplyDeletea non-malicious prank! what fun.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Santa was so small!
Lovely festive series of reflections! I love the shaky shots!
ReplyDeleteI like Santa Claus. I like reindeer.
ReplyDeleteI like the reindeer in the window, but Santa Claus just refused to show his face.
Very cute post. The pictures are nicely done as well.
ReplyDeleteNice find and great captures. It's really neat that you got the reflection during the day and night, great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I love the reflection! Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteNice that a harmless prank brought neighbors together. Love the squiggles effect. Very fun.
ReplyDeleteThis post is so adorable, there is a sweet story behind the pictures and cool reflections!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg
A beautiful and humorous post! Thanks for taking the time to take the night time reflection. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI do try to experiment on motion shots, and you did this very well!
Happy Holidays!
I like the effect you got with the moving camera.
ReplyDeleteWe have a neighbor who uses the same prop for various holidays and I plan to post that soon. It will be appreciated by folks with difficult HOAs.
Your squiggly style is very effective. I remember once mykids did it on a birthday cake.
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas
The Santa Claus looks nice. The photos taken with the motion, looks like images made by light threads and form beautiful patterns.
ReplyDeletePasse de bonnes fêtes bon Noël
ReplyDeletei am enjoying now seeing the lights also in our neighborhood. So xmas feel all around!
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