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A squall erupted yesterday as I was taking pictures on Beacon Hill. This is one of the few shots I managed to snap before frostbite started to set in.
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The lights glisten slowly in the calm of the night, reflecting off ornaments hung with care. Blue green promises of presents to come mix gently with red yellow thoughts of Christmas rum. Eggnog, hot chocolate, and tea are enjoyed by the crackling fire as Christmas music fills the air with spirit. Outside the snow is falling to the beat of scattering salt and the pang of shovels on icy concrete as paths are cleared for family and friends. Snow balls fly through the air occasionally striking their targets as brothers and sisters proclaim short-lived victories over each other. The eve is fast approaching and with it, the realization of countless dreams around the world. And while last minute-shopping and party planning are sure to fill the heads of everyone, fill your hearts instead with peace and calm. For this is a this time to dream, a time to give, and a time to sip a little tea by the tree… Relax.
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I’m going to be in the UK on business for the next few days and I’m not sure how much time I will have to post, but I will try my best to continue posting remotely… with some UK pictures most likely. But for now here’s one last picture from Boston. The one, the only… Fenway Park. I used a polarizing filter for this shot and in doing so you’ll notice that the right side of the image was made brighter. Normally this is bad practice, but in this case it makes Fenway look lit up even in daylight, which I thought was sort of interesting. I hope you enjoy it. And if you frequent the standing room only section pictured above, don’t feel bad, as the city is standing right there with you… yeah I know, that’s not the best consolation, but the beer is.
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Whether we like it or not, Christmas is upon us. Around this time of year I always hear people begin talking about how commercialized this holiday has become and how it’s all about buying and spending money needlessly. While that is most likely true, that doesn’t mean that YOU have to look at it that way (though the advertisers would certainly love it if you did). I for one love this time of year. Everyone seems to be in a better mood and the Christmas spirit fills the air with a light hearted and playful feel. And though the “feel” is a lot colder than it was a few months ago, the anticipation of snow and cold is balanced perfectly by warm coats, fire places, the embrace of loved ones, and Christmas punch. Its as if the holidays come with winter just so we can get closer and warmer.
I took this photo in Faneuil Hall in Boston, right next to Quincy Market shown in my last post. I can’t tell you how long it took me to take it, and its not because I couldn’t decide on the right angle… it’s because countless couples, families, children, and friends were stopping to admire and take pictures by the tree. I thought about yelling out to them so that they would stop blocking my shot, but it was just too nice to watch. It was as if everyone in Boston suddenly became ten times more friendly. I even conversed with a retired photographer who stopped to admire the angle of my shot. And while I was waiting for the people to clear I just sat on a bench and admired the beauty of the Christmas tree towering above me as it collected the laughs and smiles of passers by. Smiling back, I looked out onto the city lights and watched them embrace the entirety of Boston with just the right amount of brightness to complement the glow of the tree. When I finally took my shot and walked slowly home, the last thing going through my head was what I wanted for Christmas. This holiday season I challenge you to stop for a moment to admire the beauty around you rather than the sales, discounts, and gimmicks. And if you just can’t seem to get into a cheerful mood I suggest you find the biggest Christmas tree possible and sit by it for a while… it will put a smile on the face of even the biggest grinch.
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