Inspired by Frank at Dutch goes the Photo: Glow
…There are many choices, so feel free to push the boundaries and shoot for that glowing review!
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I wasn’t sure what to expect last night when I went to a local Festival of Trees fundraiser. I had not attended one of these events before, but I grabbed my camera – knowing there would be something glowing. Christmas trees, right?
What I found was the town hall filled with 52 fully decorated lit up Christmas trees – all being bid on in a silent auction format. Add your name to the list with a bid higher than the person before you. Highest bidder buys the tree. All proceeds went to a local nonprofit benefitting children in need.
The trees were decorated and donated by local community groups and businesses. Townspeople of all ages were in attendance checking out the trees. And, yes, taking pictures as well.
Needless to say, overhead lighting was minimal – to showcase the beautiful trees of course – and as a result many of my shots were not sharply focused. Or…I will more kindly describe them as soft focus.
However!
I did spot a glowing tree topper.
But my favorite glowing example was this…well…bride tree? I wish I had made a note of who came up with this rather creative way to trim a tree.
I don’t imagine it was one of the churches.
However, anything is possible…and it does give “The glowing bride” new meaning.
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Beautiful glows! ☺️
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Thank you!
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Stunningly beautiful!
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Thank you!
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welcome!
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Oh Lordy! Not crazy about the bride–but I really really LOVE the glowing angel. It sounds like a wonderful festival and fundraiser–warms my heart!
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Thank you! It was a very special event.
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I think it cheers everyone up when we do some “giving”, right? 🙂 Wish you were next door–I’d bring you lots of treats (you know…the ones I’m not supposed to eat, lest “that woman” in my scale starts shouting 🙂 )
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Well, we’d have to silence that annoying scale!! 🙂
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I think the trick is to not get it on it too often 🙂 🙂 And maybe try out that treadmill again… 🙂
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The tree reminds me of the kaleidoscopes we all loved as kids! And I really like the angel too.
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Yes it does! I hadn’t made that connection, but I see it now. Thanks.
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The glowing bride is so stunning in its uniqueness. You’ve captured a wonderful glow to both images. Lovely post and storytelling of your experience at the festival of trees. ❤
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Thank you! It was the most uniquely decorated tree there (in my opinion!). Glad you like the story too 🙂
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Lovely angel! That bride tree is very intriguing. I’d like to see who ended up winning that one! Love the ‘glowing bride’ comment, you made me smile yet again!
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Thank you! I am also curious about who bid the highest on the tree. Very different!! 🙂
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It’s a look that can stay up year round.
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