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After the Lights-Before the Tinsel
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After the regular dousing of tinsel, the tree always looks good, but once in a while it's nice to see it before its annual smothering :)

♫ :)PJ ♪

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::Shewolfe
12/09/07 2:04 PM GMT
Sooo beautiful!
Warm colours..rich and cozy.

Your decorations look a lot like some of mine hehe
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::scorpie
12/09/07 2:17 PM GMT
Lovely
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::Jimbobedsel
12/09/07 2:17 PM GMT
This is another nice desktop, PJ. The close up of the ornament, and the reflections of the lights are very nice. You composed this one very nicely, too. I don't have to search very far to come up with a good wallpaper for the season. Your last two are great additions to my collection.

Jim
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Imagine you are there
::Donna68
12/09/07 2:18 PM GMT
Fantastic shot, well done :-)
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.photonut
12/09/07 2:20 PM GMT
Another super post PJ, Thanks

Ken
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::tigger3
12/09/07 2:21 PM GMT
wonderful idea and it looks great my friend. Sandi♥
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::Dunstickin
12/09/07 2:25 PM GMT
Wait until you have to pick up the 'needles'..bet you won't be so jolly ha ha! than! .. Cracker of a close-up though! .. super composition too!
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.rhelms
12/09/07 2:32 PM GMT
Beautiful, simply beautiful
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::SeashellNC
12/09/07 2:42 PM GMT
Nicely done, I see your reflection too btw....your decorations are lovely. Excellent!
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.BossCamper
12/09/07 2:44 PM GMT
Another great Christmas image! You're gonna make it hard to decide which image to have as my desktop now!
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::biffobear
12/09/07 2:53 PM GMT
Gorgeous
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.johindes
12/09/07 3:37 PM GMT
What a lovely image. I am putting this right onto my desktop.
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.za4em9
12/09/07 3:47 PM GMT
lovely colors there... Reminds me of a warm, sleep evening, when there's snow outside, by the fire. Awesome atmosphere here.
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::jswgpb
12/09/07 4:22 PM GMT
Such a soft warm glow, a nice cup of cocoa...........are the cookies done yet ?? :)
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::nigelmoore
12/09/07 4:23 PM GMT
This is as warm as mulled wine...gives me that lovely warm feeling you get on Christmas Eve when it's cold and dark outside and bright, warm and festive indoors.
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.Genver
12/09/07 4:27 PM GMT
Nice and different colors,fine picture.
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.danika
12/09/07 4:39 PM GMT
PJ, this gives me such a warm & cozy feeling. I like how the Christmas lights are reflecting in the ornament. Beautifully done.
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.heidlerr
12/09/07 4:48 PM GMT
Visions of sugar plums are dancing through my head. Lovely closeup. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Russ
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.dleuty
12/09/07 5:09 PM GMT
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse... because he was awe-struck by a sight like this. I love it when you take a journey in to the macro world. By thinking small, you have come up with a gigantic winner. V pozhdeniye Xristovum, Prazdnik.
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::Foxfire66
12/09/07 5:12 PM GMT
What a Great Christmas shot PJ!
Love the colors and the "Blur" effect!
Merry Christmas!!
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.timvdb
12/09/07 5:20 PM GMT
Hey PJ,
So cozy, I like it a lot, (~8
I can smell Christmas all over the image,
Beautifully done,

Thanks for sharing
Warm♥regards
Tim
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::Mvillian
12/09/07 5:38 PM GMT
Great shot! I love the reflections!
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.twinkel
12/09/07 6:27 PM GMT
great shot, could be a good Xmas card:))
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.Joanie
12/09/07 6:37 PM GMT
Another gorgeous one! My how perfect you take these! You're one hell of a photographer PJ!
Joanie :)
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::SEFA
12/09/07 6:53 PM GMT
Very, very nice and so emotional. Great capture!
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::bif000
12/09/07 7:41 PM GMT
Great shot. Definitely xmas card material. Well done.
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::cynlee
12/09/07 7:47 PM GMT
Beautiful! I love the warm golden glow and the way you captured the little lights in the glass bulb.
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.0930_23
12/09/07 7:58 PM GMT
Looks a lot like the New Year's celebration. I can hear the horns now. Excellent holiday post PJ.

Tick
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.Inkeri
12/09/07 10:17 PM GMT
Fantastic..Christmas Magic..Love it
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::doubleheader
12/09/07 10:20 PM GMT
Wonderful colors and perspective PJ... great job...=D
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::casperkate
12/09/07 10:28 PM GMT
Really beautiful shot. Well done.
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::gabriela2006
12/10/07 12:02 AM GMT
Now it is really Christmas...lovely post:)
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::Quiet
12/10/07 12:30 AM GMT
This is just gorgeous.. rich and festive. It's an incredible capture, PJ, wow. Love it! cheers, Quiet
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.ChainMaker
12/10/07 2:26 AM GMT
Oh, very nice Phaz! I love the warm feeling it has and the way you cropped in. It makes it feel very homey. But, that might just be the college student in me wanting to go home:-) And, in case I don't leave you any more comments before then...Merry Christmas!
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.OrchidLadyLinda
12/10/07 2:28 AM GMT
~ Wow...soooo beautiful!
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::razorjack51
12/10/07 2:54 AM GMT
Wow!! What a glow PJ!! This would make an awesome Christmas card sweetie! =)
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::wheedance
12/10/07 3:15 AM GMT
Gorgeous soft lighting on this one!
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.21citrouilles
12/10/07 5:10 AM GMT
What a gorgeous and magical closeup...Beautiful warmth, lighting and colours. I love it Pj. :)
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::LynEve
12/10/07 11:47 AM GMT
Magical's the word - Just delightful, I love the orange glow.
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.FlimBB
12/10/07 1:38 PM GMT
Faved...another one! Awesome, 'Lil PJ.
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::manodshark
12/10/07 3:50 PM GMT
Where!! WHERE!! WHat reflection of PJ!! I blew this up as big as I could and got out the magnifying glass to find PJ! Watch it! seashellNC (post #9) Don't get me started lol. This one is very nice, Thanks PJ!!
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.lwhite281
12/10/07 3:54 PM GMT
This photo is fabulous!! I love it.
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.angeleyes
12/10/07 8:33 PM GMT
This is so pretty. I love how the lights reflect off of the ornament.
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::100k_xle
12/11/07 1:16 AM GMT
Cool PIc PJ.

E J
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::PamParson
12/11/07 5:15 AM GMT
Another beauty, PJ!! I'm not worthy!!
Pam :)
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::jcferg99
12/11/07 11:09 AM GMT
Just saw this in the VB, PJ, and gave it a 10. Love the rich warm colors and the excellent composition. In my faves too, of course.
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.Blumie
12/11/07 1:18 PM GMT
This is also awesome, and if I would not have seen the other one - which I prefear a little bit more - I would see this one as perfect.
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.Hotchpotch
12/11/07 2:35 PM GMT
Wow love the reflection of the lights on the ornament, really lovely!
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.RAPH
12/11/07 3:32 PM GMT
Absolutly fabulous close-up. Light and colors are fantastic. Very well done.
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::solita17
12/12/07 7:39 AM GMT
Another beauty. The colours and the reflections are soooo lovely.
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::gerryp
12/12/07 2:13 PM GMT
Beautiful again Pat...gerry
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.boremachine
12/12/07 8:52 PM GMT
I love these colors, must be a wonderful tree you set up ;o)
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.cirquegoddess
12/12/07 9:04 PM GMT
That looks like my moms ornaments, and mine too! Lol. Hey, I'm still lodging a formal complaint...where's the whole tree?
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::jeenie11
12/15/07 1:20 AM GMT
the glow is soft andrich in color. the highlight on the ornament draws the eye. lovely!
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.ls123
12/15/07 11:10 AM GMT
Truly gorgeous - have a wonderful holiday :-)
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::m_koempel
12/16/07 12:07 AM GMT
great shot. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas
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::HauntingMorgana
12/22/07 11:30 PM GMT
This looks quite nice and pretty as well. Happy holidays PJ!

Michael.
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.japanesebanana32
12/31/07 2:33 PM GMT
Beautiful, MORE than beautiful! This should be at LEAST c-index 90! I am simply loving it! Put a smile on my face!
Definitly in my favorites!!!!!

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::snapdragonk
01/25/08 9:33 AM GMT
This is one of the more spectacular Christmas images I've seen in a long time. Just dazzling, well done PJ.
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