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20-DEC-2014

Snowflakes

There definitely seems to be a fascination with snow in this desert country as it features in many window displays in the larger malls. I guess in a place where temperatures can reach 122 F (50 C) in summer, the idea of snow is a welcome relief, although the weather for the past month or two has been delightful, 70s in the daytime and 60s at night.

The "Families only" sign means men cannot enter unless accompanied by a woman (which would have to be their wife, sister, mother).

A “Festive fun” display posted earlier today:

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Julie Oldfield24-Dec-2014 20:44
Great capture. Seeing the families only sign is very fascinating. Definitely something not seen around where I live. V
Jola Dziubinska23-Dec-2014 20:33
Very pretty decoration. V.
Pierre23-Dec-2014 19:03
Tout à fait magnifique! V
joseantonio23-Dec-2014 17:31
I love the families only sign.V
larose forest photos23-Dec-2014 14:44
Another seasonal image, whether deliberate or not on the part of the display person(s)! It is beautifully elegant and well captured. Interesting to see the "Families only" sign! Wonder what that is about? V
Gerard Koehl23-Dec-2014 14:16
Cette vitrine plairait beaucoup à ma femme, elle adore les sacs à main... V
hamery23-Dec-2014 14:15
good capture with the ' family only ' sign. as jim said is amazing that they display the snow flake but i think they have dozen of reason to get around with. again good control of lighting and an aggressive f/stop in this dim light. v
Jim Coffman23-Dec-2014 13:48
I can't believe they have window displays with snow! I'll bet most people there have never seen snow!!