Saturday, December 7, 2013

It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas

I love Christmas... there's something about the cold bite in the air juxtaposed with the spicy scents of nutmeg and cinnamon.  Not to mention all of the shiny things - ornaments, lights, gift wrap...

To make this season extra special, I got myself an annual pass to Disneyland - not only the happiest place on earth, but also the singular place that turns me into a fantastically giddy five year-old princess.  This also gives me a new venue to take photos, so I'm looking forward to the new inspiration!!

I traipsed around the park all day with only my 35mm lens in tow with a polarizing filter since I knew I would be distracted by jumping on my favorite rides.  I still managed to capture some decent shots, despite the throngs of people.  The lighting was also a hindrance for most of the day - it was incredibly cloudy over half the park and the other side was sunny blue skies.  Looking back through the shots, I could have used a neutral density filter to adjust for some of the blown out skies.  Hilariously, a Christmas gift arrived in the mail when I got home with a ND filter in it!!

I'll be headed back soon, hopefully on a day with fewer people stepping into my shots, although that's doubtful given the holiday season.

The man and the mouse
Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse
Sleeping Beauty Castle, all decked out!
Even more impressive by night.
Active Shooting Hours: 6
Review Hours: 3
Total Hours to Date: 86

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