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In Flight Entertainment

In Flight Entertainment, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

This little guy always helps get me through flights. This time it was Buffalo to Chicago to Seattle to Salt Lake City. Didn't realize the flight was going to be this roundabout. The flight crew is even continuing on to Vegas.

Ending the season

Ending the season, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

This closes out the Christmas set. Much like leaving the lights on too long, this may have dragged on a bit more than I wanted.

Now on to something new!

Woman and Tree

Woman and Tree, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

This time my Mom is the subject. I'm pretty happy that my family are mostly good sports when it comes to me clicking away with the shutter then plastering their images on the interwebs.

Green-Eyed Monster

Green-Eyed Monster, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

An extra shot today. Taken with the iPhone on the way home over the weekend. It was a little cold, and the window was still frozen on the inside even as I returned home.

The Photographer

The Photographer, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Getting ready to take some pictures.

Candy

Candy, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

I love these things. I try not to buy them though, because they end up gone way too quickly.

Looking

Looking, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

My parents get to be subjects in a lot of my shots. Here is one of my Dad after Christmas dinner.

Snowmen and Glasses

Snowmen and Glasses, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Decorations with wine glasses, waiting to be seen and used.

Peace

Peace, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Mantle decorations at a Christmas party.

Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

I think this is the last pic I'll post of Christmas trees, but you never know. This glass seemed like a good way to cap off the night.

Candy Cane

Candy Cane, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Almost through the holiday backlog. Things look great when you use a beautifully decorated Christmas tree as your background. The Canon 50mm 1.8II lens definitely gives the bokeh a pentagon shape, rather than the more rounded shape I get from the 100mm, and it is pretty evident in this picture. You can compare to the 100mm here.

Touch of Blue

Touch of Blue, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

A lonely blue bulb in a sea of white.

Little Snowman

Little Snowman, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

I should have used the reflection better in this picture!

Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

A nice Gewurztraminer after Christmas dinner.

Unlocking

Unlocking, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Closing the door on one year, getting ready to unlock another. Happy New Year everyone!

Cards

Cards, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Still getting a feel for the 50mm lens. Here are some Christmas cards hanging around at my parents' house.

Bears

Bears, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Christmas decorations move a lot less than all the people at the party.

Reflected Lights

Reflected Lights, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

The tree was all decorated for the Christmas Eve party. The reflection of the lights from the tree added a nice touch.

Sparkles

Sparkles, originally uploaded by Snowbug1115.

Finally got around to wrapping a gift. This was the first one I finished up.