Around the Hood with ATS-David: Christmas Edition, 2017

in photography •  7 years ago  (edited)

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My wife and I took a little trip to see some beach-style Christmas light displays!


It may be warm outside and not feeling like the Christmas season weather-wise, but we decided to take a short journey to get into the Christmas spirit anyway! So we went to a beach scene where the locals decorate lifeguard chairs for Christmas! This is what we saw...




So many lights and displays as we walked up.


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Proof-of-wife, so you know I'm not lying!


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Now get out of the way! It's my turn!


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Boats and animals...it was a recurring theme. Go figure.


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And presents!


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Anchors aweigh!


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This boat was not secured. It was left adrift in the middle of the park. Pretty dangerous, if you ask me.


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A bell tower for the kids to ring. And boy, did they ring it... a lot!


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The soft, minty glow of the evergreen. It's enough to cool the senses and warm the spirits at the same time!


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Because just a little light goes a long way...in terms of both physical and mental/emotional/spiritual darkness. (Wow! That's pretty deep, right?)


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Holiday hijacker of the high seas!


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And his squawking skeletal side-kick!


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Can't forget about the traditional snowman - even, and especially, if there's no real snow.


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And what snowman is complete without a bird in its hand? This one still had its feathers.


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Santa's reindeer are on their way...straight into the ground, it seems. All those packages are weighing them down!


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More presents!


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And one last shot for the road. Green on palm with red and white background accents. It's so artistic!


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I hope that helped get you into the Christmas spirit as well!


Make sure you set aside time to be with friends and/or family this week! If you don't see any more of my work before Monday, have a merry Christmas!


All photos taken with my Canon 6D. Photos were straight from the camera with no edits, other than resizing and a few negligible crops.




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Awesome tour @ats-david, :D it made me want to go get my christmas tree from the basement and finally put it up!

It’s not up yet? It’s almost too late now. I think maybe Christmas has already been ruined.

A magical voyage for the senses, such glow, such art, such bliss and awesomeness in one post!
....vote ats-david for witness, he tells it like it is and cares about the platform

Christmas lights are always beautiful and make you dream. Happy Holidays @ats-david

Would you be interested in purchasing some pure, uncut, Canadian snow? I have a surplus this year.

If by “Canadian snow” you mean “Colombian marching powder,” then... absolutely!

Well, English can be confusing so I'm sure we mean the same thing. I'll send it on over!

Really That is What Christmas is all about, fun, joy I love it and keep enjoying this festive season. I send my wishes of the best to you @ats-david plus your family

I always enjoy going to see the different light displays this time of year. I really like the first presents shot!

Your island has a hood?

No. Had to leave the island for this, unfortunately.

Dammit! I hate when that happens.

✋✌️

When you live in the Netherlands like I do, it is still so strange to realize that on the other side of the world it is warm weather at Christmas. I know it of course but never experienced it. Here we had quite a lot of snow at the beginning of December but now it is all gone. It's raining, it's cold and from time to time there is a fierce wind.
But like at your place we also have beautiful Christmas decoration and the streets (no beach here in Rotterdam) are full of lights.
But never so 'artistic' as the pictures you posted, it was very nice to see them, thank you.
I wish you and your wife a merry Christmas and a beautiful (steem) New Year.

I would love to have some cold weather, raining or snowing. Maybe we can trade? I’ve never experienced Christmas in another country and I’m sure it’s quite fun over there in Europe.

Such a boaty festiveness!! I am not sure whether I should be putting some lights out in the garden or setting sail on the high seas!

Why not both?

True, there is something to be said for the salty stench of seaweed on a Christmas morn!

@ats-david, You're a serious professional photographer I think. So pretty awesome clicks you taken from your happy journey. My heart really stunning with your clicks its so colorful in night. Various colors light seems what's the magical of the Christmas. Absolutely "Deck the Chairs" were glorious journey to you and wife.

I wish Merry Xmas to you and family members.

Wow......Glorious Christmas Edition- 2017 created by @ats-david. Such remarkable festival. Attractive presents here. Can you arrange to send me? :P Forever memorable Christmas deco.

Very Cool. It reminds me of Tanglewood's Festival of Lights in Clemons, NC.

Great photos like the crashing rain deer, that was good who ever created it. Have a Merry Christmas.

Very beautiful post and your pictures are very pretty and stupendous! @ats-david!

Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🌲

I love looking at Christmas lights! They brighten my mood every time! That anchor light is pretty cool! I looked closer at it and it looks like people put their business cards in it, but I could not tell for sure! If I don't talk to you before I hope you and your family have Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Yes, I can confirm that they were business cards. It looked like a bunch of real estate agents and stuff.

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

You'll see me again before Christmas though. I still have a football contest to do this week. But it'll come early since the NFL schedule has changed for the week.

Why does that not surprise me at all! Not a bad way to advertise, but still..

Ahh yes! Two more weeks of NFL football and last week of fantasy contests!

Woah....... Multi coloring decorations here. Facinating @ads-david. Sensational festival you clicked on. Carry on with kids.
Thanks a lot.

That is so cool that they put in the time and effort to make that look all Christmasy!

The awesome bokeh on the last photo gave me an idea for a post. Thanks for that!

Happy Christmas @ats-david! All the best to you and your fam :)

Your photograph has been good. And this christmas enhances the beauty of the picture.

Awesome decoration @ats-david!
You made a great trip and chose the right place for a peculiar Christmas

Wow! I love Christmas, and the pictures were great! I found myself mesmerized enjoying them, and i realized it had been 20 minutes! Thank you.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you & family :)

Nice photo's! :)

Merry Christmas,

I am off with Danny from DASH and friends today to the orphanage( Hogar Infantil Marsh in Acapulco) 70 kids to feed, bring a new tv, fix a couple of computers and the trampoline.

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I will post pictures and/or video when I can. :)

your photography is really adurable i will just say

You're a genuine expert picture taker I think. So entirely magnificent snaps you taken from your glad adventure. My heart extremely shocking with your snaps its so beautiful in night. Different hues light appears what's the supernatural of the Christmas. Totally "Deck the Chairs" were grand trip to you and spouse @ats-david

Looks beautiful <3

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Thanks God you put the "proof of wife" :) Very lovely pictures, glad I found you through @cub1 who mentioned you in his blog. This being said, I'm happy the Christmas season is over! Will be looking forward to following you from now on @ats-david

Merry Christmas David, I love Christmas too! @ats-david

oww,,,Awesome tour dear. . @ats-david

the best one will be Christmas, in the year 2017..
this Christmas is happy to laugh with your family and friends.

Great Christmas, lights i see that you guys make Art with that!
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Cool pics and merry Christmas @ats-david. Love what u did with your account so I followed you :)

I appreciated your nightly holiday walk. Hope you had a pleasant Christmas. I kinda missed out on the Football season, but looks like everyone still having a good time. Anyway, I hope you don't mind, I included this article of yours in my new magazine. Wishing you all the best!
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Its so hot here in South Florida so I went to New Jersey and New York for Christmas it was awesome these light displays remind me of my neighborhood in ft Lauderdale beach

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Wait a minute! I just saw this. We are neighbors! I can walk there! Was that you getting in the way of all my shots?

Merry x-mas dear @ats-david :-)