I took these photos when I was in Texas during Christmas break. I thought that these two were among the best holiday photos that I captured during the trip. I like how in the first (top) photo the chair in the center closest to the camera is blurred and out of focus, which allows the dining room table to be the main focus. I like the lighting in the photo, it isn't harsh and it keeps the feel for the photo calm and relaxing. Through this photo it clearly shows a feeling to Christmas because of the colors and decorative napkins and red and green flowers. I love the variations of Christmas themed colors are shown in this photo through the salads, through the napkins, through the flowers, and the candles. I also like how the chandelier light is reflected on both the brass covered light switch and on the glass cups, which allows a sparkle of light to bounce off of the glass. I also liked that there weren't any distractions in the background. Without these features this photo wouldn't have as much quality and strength.
The second (bottom) photo I took on Christmas morning when I was unwrapping presents. I thought that capturing the photo of the Christmas tree would allow the viewer to grab the feeling of Christmas in more than one way. The subject of Christmas in this photo is expressed in three ways through the tree, through the ornaments, and through the ornament that says "Noel", which means Christmas in French. I love the lighting in this photo because the light in this photo comes from two different sources. The two sources are sunlight and the christmas tree lights. The sunlight in this photo is reflected through the right side of the tree in this photo, which allows a semi-silhouette shadow of the branches of the tree, as well as the sunlight casting onto the right side of the anchor ornament. I also like how the light from the Christmas tree light is reflecting on the right corner of the Noel ornament. I like how the christmas lights sparkle through the camera lens. I think one of the best features in this photo is the shiny little green ornament, I love how the light is reflected onto the ornament allowing a mirror reflection image of the mantle and fireplace in the reflection. With the mirror reflection in this photo it allows another feel to the photo. If this photo didn't have all these features it wouldn't be as interesting as a photo. The only thing I wish I could have changed in this photo would be to have a crisper detail of the tree and the ornaments.
I absolutely love the first picture because the lighting is so great and I cant tell from just looking at the picture where the light is actually coming from and I just think it's awesome how you managed to do that!
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