Contest - Best Christmas Lights Reflection Shot

[OctaneGuy]

Here's my first attempt





It's a lot more difficult than it looks. I think it's best to choose xmas lights that don't go on and off. It messes up long exposure shots!

My roof is mostly glass so the bonnet is the only large surface I can use, and since it slopes and curves, it's hard to do a split mirror type of shot. Maybe I will need to use a new subject.

[romulus]

You are right Richard. I soon realized that when I snapped a few pictures. Quality of the picture is not as great since I only have a cheap 3 year old canon camera and worst, I can't take decent pictures. I snaped these photos in front of my house. The lights are not as elaborate as the other neighbors, but at least is something.
Enjoy!.

Frame Shot



Reflection Shot



If you look close, the reflection of the lights that appears like a boomerang shape, it is the rotary "crest" on the hood.

[gb387]

Mike....

I hope to post a photo soon but.... you say "Winners will be chosen on Wednesday, December 28th" ...when it the last day to post photos?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by gb387
Mike....

I hope to post a photo soon but.... you say "Winners will be chosen on Wednesday, December 28th" ...when it the last day to post photos?

I'm pretty easy, we can run the contest longer, say until January 2nd, that way if anyone gets a new digital camera for Christmas they'll have a reason to use it plus some folks might be traveling and need a little more time to get their shots.

[sneek]

i might just be able to enter this calgary is super warm for some reason! fall was way colder that winter... but too bad well have one of out first "brown"christmas

[gb387]

This was a lot harder than I thought it would be... took several tries, don't have a tripod so it was a little difficult to get clear shots.

Here are my shots.

Frame Shot:


Reflection Shot:

[rusty bumper]

I live close to Christmas Town USA.....So I have a great backdrop, but no digital camera yet.

I'll just have to wait until next year.

[Wingsof66]

Overseas

Hi Mike.

Is it possible for people overseas to enter also?
The snow has arrived...

[TKDDAD]

Well since I left my camera at my in-laws on Christmas day, I would vote for the 2nd!!...I'd have a picture in by then....

[MTBPATH]

Yes, let's make it till Jan. 2nd.
I have to find a backdrop to take a pic of.

[Snowman]

Any word on if it is a "go" on extending the contest through Jan. 2nd?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Snowman
Any word on if it is a "go" on extending the contest through Jan. 2nd?

The deadline to add your photos to this thread is January 2nd.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Overseas

Originally posted by Wingsof66
Hi Mike.

Is it possible for people overseas to enter also?
The snow has arrived...

Yes, you can enter the contest, but if you win, the prize will be drawn from what's already available through your distributor in Norway as I'm not going to be allowed to start shipping prizes Internationally.

Hope that's okay?

[kokketiel]

Not exactly lights, but a Christmas themed reflection nontheless...

My framing shot isn't the greatest, because I just read about this and Frosty's already in the attic .

This is the result of my first machine detailing attempt. Washed with Gold Class soap, then clayed, then polished with a DA buffer using #80 and yellow foam pad. Finished with NXT Tech Wax.

Framing shot


Detail shot

[MandarinaRacing]

Here goes nothin'....

Frame Shot


Reflection Shot


Not the best quality pics, then again, not the the best photographer either...

Alex