When it rained in San Jose, it poured. Dedicated photographers never give up, especially when you don’t often get to shoot together. So photo buddy Nicci, of niccicarreraromance.com, and I went to to lobby of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose.

The lobby was beautifully decorated for Christmas; and, as an added bonus, we were able to photograph Christmas In The Park directly across from the hotel. I had a wonderful time talking with Nicci. This was the first time we went on a photo outing since Leanne Cole’s visit in September.

The only problem was our visit was way too short, and the welcomed rain!

The model village in the lobby.

The spinning Ferris Wheel attached to a gingerbread house.

The lobby has several sculptures placed in front of mirrors.

One of the Christmas Trees.

A zoom abstract of the tree.

Another zoom abstract shot just slightly different.

It’s me reflected in the ornament.

The lobby.

The bar.

Christmas in the park display.

One of the rides.

Another display of cute teddy bears.

A gingerbread house display.

The locomotive of a train ride.

A dragon on the carousel.

A horse on the carousel.