December 24 - It's Christmas!

The night was cold but a beautiful moon was in the sky. There was no snow, and despite the fact I say "cold" , it was probably the warmest Christmas eve in a long time in Colorado. We turned the Christmas lights on and enjoyed music and wine.

ISO 3200
Shutter speed: 1/40
Aperture: f/5

December 23 - Ice trees

With the rare fog and low temperature, trees have been "frozen" for a couple of days, but I knew that sunshine would come in and melt them today, so I went out earlier to still capture the ice on the trees. I ove how the ice on the top of the trees contrast with the blue sky. Spent the entire day with a big smile on my face just by remembering this scene...

ISO 200
Shutter speed: 1/100
Aperture: f/10

December 22 - Fog in Colorado

Fog is something rare in our winter, since we are in the desert, but every now and then we get some ice days, and everything gets covered in ice and fog. One of my favorites of the year.

ISO 500
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/10

December 21 - Christmas bear

The Christmas bear in the hallway is very warm and I think it is a sweet image.

ISO 3200
Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/2.8
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8

December 20 - Christmas ornaments

I am in 12 day of Christmas pictures, just for the Christmas spirit, so today I put the camera on tripod and used the 200mm fixed lens. I used the Canon 580 EX flash bounced to the ceiling with gold reflector to add to the gold warmth of the tree.

ISO 200
Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/2.8

December 19 - Mini christmas tree

I took a picture of the mini christmas tree with the orange chair behind it. It seems red, because it had backlight at 45 degree, and I increased the contrast.

ISO 500
Shutter speed: 1/640
Aperture: f/4

December 18 - Balloon

I bought a Christmas balloon to decorate the home. It is one of those balloons that go to the ceiling...never had one of those...really cool.

ISO 320
Shutter speed: 1/125
Aperture: f/4.5