Twas a few nights after Christmas: Orangevale, California
Okay, so it took me a while before I got out to shoot Christmas lights. But, when I did, it was great. My photo buddy, Laura Munro, braved the cold and walked a cul-de-sac in Orangevale known for its beautiful and, in some cases, decorative homes. I don’t know what their electric bills are, but I’m glad I’m not paying them!
Now, when I say cold I’m talking about high 30s and low 40s (faharenheit) in the evening. For Sacramento, California, that’s cold! I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a fair-weather photographer. But once I’m out there and start shooting, I forget about the temperature until we head back to the car. That’s when I realized I couldn’t feel my finger tips and my feet were cold!
Enough about the weather. Here are some of my Christmas light images.
I just loved this cute little reindeer. Some homes were decorated so elaboratly that it was just too much. Isolating one reindeer seemed appropriate.
You know I couldn’t pass up a chance to photograph Mickey and Minnie.
These decorations looked good enough to eat!
TowMater needs no introduction.
Neither does Lightning McQueen.
This sleigh and reindeer were so delicate.
One happy skiing snowman.
A pretty snowflake hanging from a tree.
Stars hanging from another tree.
This house called itself Margaritaville. I shot 4 images to get it all in. So much was going on.
Look closely in the background and you’ll see the bar. Every once and a while the blender would start!