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01-DEC-2007 Sky

Joy to the World
by Sky

Just something to kick off the Eligible Gallery. The lights on our tiny tree were mesmerizing today so I attached the star filter to the R1 and made a stab to capture the beauty. I couldn't resist adding a lollipop frame - although I realize they are a 'turn off' to most. But gosh - they're fun! As a note, there really aren't any lights per say on our tree. It's a tiny 2 footer that is ultra easy to put up. All I did was a bit of fluffing before I plugged it in. The ends of the branches light up and change colors.

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Katherine Stanback's Photos14-Dec-2007 20:13
Beautiful colors, and I love the star effect! I'm not crazy about the frame for this picture, although I think I would love it on a picture of kid's stuff, with a white background.
Sky 10-Dec-2007 04:41
Just want to thank everyone for taking time to comment. I really appreciate that! Bottles - I think that you must be my soul mate. :-) You know me well. It's always fun to win but it's more fun to have fun! LOL!
Guest 09-Dec-2007 23:29
Love all the beautiful lighting in this image Sky, very nice entry for the challenge! About the frame...to me, these challenges are more about learning and having fun than trying to win. If you like that frame and you had fun making it, then I like it too :-)
Franky2005 03-Dec-2007 10:30
Very nice abstract work! Stil the frame does not work for me. Too many colors I believe.
Justin Miller02-Dec-2007 03:09
Very nice holiday abstract...the lights almost come off as firework bursts but are unmistakably Christmas in feel. I don't mind the frame - it doesn't add anything for me but doesn't take away either.
Denise02-Dec-2007 01:13
I like the image and the frame!! I think it adds to the colorful spirit of the season. Nicely done, Sky.
Sky 02-Dec-2007 01:08
Thanks Colleen. And that's the word that I couldn't think of - fiber optics! LOL!
Colleen Prohaska02-Dec-2007 00:07
I love your capture of fiber optics, Sky. The frame doesn't really blend in too well and detracts from your dreamy photo.