bluechameleon
the night before...
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 24 December 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture.
"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there."
Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863) || Twas the Night Before Christmas(excerpt)
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EYES WIDE SHUT from A corner of Utopia, United Kingdom
There's a touch of Tim Burton here, a darkness in the natural beauty, almost a gothic twist. Hugely atmospheric and rather stunning to my eyes. You never fail to amaze and delight
Have a fabulous Christmas, and many thanks for sharing your inspirational photographs. I look forward to many more
24 Dec 2008 5:08am
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
cooooooooool ........ J'ai compris ...... LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this shot is marvelous ........
24 Dec 2008 5:39am
james from portland, United States
beautiful lyrics, matches your shot, well done.
24 Dec 2008 6:03am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A nice shot, and an interesting sentence… Cheers…
24 Dec 2008 6:03am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Beautiful image:-) Happy Christmas my friend:-)
24 Dec 2008 6:27am
613photo from Dallas, United States
I agree with the Tim Burton comment. There's a milky, surreality (is that a word?) enveloping this photo.
24 Dec 2008 6:47am
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Intriguing Shot.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
24 Dec 2008 6:54am
k@ from Paris, France
I agree with the Tim Burton mood here ! Have a very sweet X-Mas Eve, Sharon*
24 Dec 2008 8:39am
Vink from Grasse - French riviera, France
Nice composition ! Merry Christmas Sharon !
24 Dec 2008 9:20am
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Yes, I also love the Tim Burton mood! I wish you a wonderful holiday season Sharon!!
24 Dec 2008 9:29am
Elaine- from Canada
hey we picked the same poem for tonight lolol... that's always a risk i suppose, tis the season... now how did you manage to make Christmas decorations look spooky? lol great shot..... yay!!! it's Christmas!!!
24 Dec 2008 9:58am
Bredis from Västra Götaland, Sweden
Very nice and beautiful image. Merry Christmas o happy new year
24 Dec 2008 10:38am
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
I knew this was you even before I looked for the name! Beautiful treatment.
24 Dec 2008 12:30pm
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
24 Dec 2008 12:41pm
Polydactyle from Montréal, Canada
Great hard contrast here. I like this kind of view for Chritmas.
Merry Christmas Bluechameleon!
24 Dec 2008 12:44pm
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Great shot, using a B&W was a winner. Lovely compostion and tones too.
Have a wonderful christmas.
24 Dec 2008 1:19pm
Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Nice original B&W. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
24 Dec 2008 1:41pm
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Gorgeous B&W. Your photography has become in inspiration for me. Every day I look forward to your post. And I'm never disappointed. Thank you.
24 Dec 2008 3:02pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
How stylish this Christmas photo is, bravo sweet Blue and a very Merry Christmas x
24 Dec 2008 3:19pm
Wolfgang - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
Very attractive b/w! Merry Christmas to you!
24 Dec 2008 4:27pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
That is looking at Christmas with fresh eyes.
24 Dec 2008 4:51pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Beautiful contrast and pattern!!
May joy, peace and health be always with you...
24 Dec 2008 5:22pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
The spookiest Christmas tree I've ever seen. But, I love it.
The wonderful high contrast image is perfect. Merry Christmas.
24 Dec 2008 6:01pm
Pixim from Nice, France
Like always a creativity out of the commun, and a sensitive "with flower of skin" of this world. Merry Christmas Sharon.
24 Dec 2008 6:04pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
Feliz Navidad. best...jerry
24 Dec 2008 6:09pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
simply gorgeous light rendering BC -- truly a spectacular image (not that i expect anything less from you!!) :D love the silvery qualities -- just wonderful!! a brilliant holiday season to you dear -- you and me both need to stop working so hard!!! :P hope you get adequate rest and enjoyment!!! a warm and festive xmas / hanukkah to you and yours!!! xxx
24 Dec 2008 7:06pm
Pradeep from Chennai, India
Very dramatic shot, lovely. Merry Christmas to you and your family :)
24 Dec 2008 7:06pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
The first person who commented noted a touch of Tim Burton. I echo that; this is a great photo and somehow, you've put just a bit of edge to the image and to the verse that goes with it. Great work and a very Merry Christmas!
24 Dec 2008 7:18pm
Sean from Champaign, United States
Here's wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2009.
24 Dec 2008 8:15pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
I also agree with the Tim Burton comment it doe shave that feel beautiful capture and processing
Happy Holidays
24 Dec 2008 9:29pm
grant from kansas city, United States
gorgeous and unique photo, as always. have a merry christmas!
24 Dec 2008 9:58pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
cool image, I really like it. I agree with eyes wide shut about the Tim Burton thing! good work and merry christmas to you and yours
24 Dec 2008 11:05pm
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BC!!!
Enjoy the white Christmas... sigh... LOL!!
25 Dec 2008 1:25am
Lilly and Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United States
Chillingly seasonal and kinda spooky with it . . very effective image.
A Very Happy Christmas to You and Yours.
25 Dec 2008 1:40am
Nikon E995
1/232 second
F/4.9
ISO 100
24 mm