the light fantastic

It's a Small World this holiday at Disneyland

When the days are short and the nights are long, lights play a big role in keeping our spirits bright. Whether it be candle light, twinkle lights, or the blaze of a crackling fire, capturing the glow of the season isn’t always easy and takes some trial and error but from what I have been seeing in our flickr pool, it’s well worth the effort. I am delighted with visions from amp’ed, ArtfromM, Nikki P, the clikchick and andie.

How do you light things up? Illuminate us with the pride and joy of your collection from the season.

And speaking of collections, our giveaway today is a gem from the collection of Her Southern Charm. The Click necklace is very special perfect for us Shutter Sisters. The word on the sliver circle says “click” and has a little camera charm with it. How cute is that? Thank you Jennifer.

Congratulations to Shelli, Mama of Letters for winning both Stephanie’s book and the Snaptotes Bucket bag.

Comments

[Robin]

we are lit up lately by battery operated lamps

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hismuse/3130963740/

[sarai]

great photo! I still haven't quite mastered taking good night-light pictures... but I'm working on it.

[karin]

what is it about lights that just bring peace to the soul? I love the holiday light festival .... and wish we kept them up all year - only ON as opposed to just being up and waiting for the holidays to return .... :)

that collection is lovely ... and I would treasure that for sure!

[Elizabeth]

I live in a building where lights are not allowed, but I love Austin's Zilker Park Parade of lights--it is huge and saturated with all kinds of color!

[Puna]

I was going to post mine but after looking through everyone's images, I changed my mind:) They are fantastic.

[glittersmama]

I love Christmas lights!

[Karly]

On our trip last month to DL we missed the re-opening of IASM by 2 weeks......how fun to see it here all lit up!!
(And her necklaces are lovely.)

[devan]

so cute! :)

[Dawn]

I took that same pic! Oh, we love lights...my hubbie even puts them on our roof!

Love the giveaway~

[Pamala]

We live in a little apartment so all we have is a patio to decorate. This year we bought LED lights so we wouldn't have to pay an arm and a leg on costs. I then headed to the dollar store to get some additional decorations and made Christmas trees out of lights out front and put bells on them to make it known they were Christmas trees. Then I put up our indoor tree right in the window so you can see it from outside.

When we get a house though I'm going all out.

[kosenrufu mama]

here my christmas lights...
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2008/12/lavevo-promesso-un-post-sulla-serata.html
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2008/12/notte-scura-di-luce.html
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2008/11/addobbi-festivi.html

merry christmas.

[Sharon]

The Chanukah candles have brought me special joy this year. Last night we gathered with friends and lit many menorahs. The blazing lights were just beautiful massed together.

Now why didn't I bring the camera?

[Francine]

Not much lighting up going on over here except for the tree and the mantle :)

[Secret Agent Mama]

Love all the lights everywhere!

I put some of my favorite light pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/secretagentmama/sets/72157611491180935/

I'm sure that my set will grow with each passing day, until all the lights of Christmas subside.

Merry Everything to All!

[Jen]

I love the sparkle of the season!

http://americana.visualblogging.com/archives/11454_1807447140/317734

[Julie Marie]

Beautiful Image !

This is a glimpse of how we decorate and light up our tree.
http://juliemariephotography.blogspot.com/2008/12/happy-holidays.html

[Carol]

We only put up part of our outside lights this year ... to much snow to get on the roof (much to my husbands delight!). Love the Etsy shop ...

[Christine]

I just love this photograph - so bright and festive. Of course, it brings back some wonderful childhood memories. I guess that is what always brings out that excitement of Christmas for me - it just seems magical.

We have a small set of white ights around our first real Christmas Tree and those hanging across our bookshelves.

Of course, it wouldn't be complete without hanging a whimsical Christmas fairy ornament:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/snapshotsunmade/2119605398/in/set-72157600737493045/

You have such wonderful items your are giving away - I should be so lucky to have any! ;)

[Alise]

NO Whammy, NO Whammy ;) I just want to let you know that I have a Canon D40 in the box and I am afraid to open it because I am still an old school film girl........not sure if I can make the jump...... wish me luck. Love your blog.

[Candace S]

I love taking photos of the kids with the Christmas tree with my new 50mm prime lens. Love it!

[Julie Alvarez]

I love those necklaces!
I don't have any pictures of lights, since here we don't use them as much as there, and I haven't even connect mine, because of the rush and the making and the illness I had.
Anyway. I am loving all these light pictures!

[Shelby]

WHAT A GORGEOUS PHOTO! I'm a Disneyland junkie and I could easily hang that on my wall. Beautiful!

[sammie]

this is great!!

[vivienne]

here's a little of the lights sparkling in my home, bokeh style:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/missvivienne/3116562705/in/photostream/

happy holidays everyone!!!

[Kate Baumert]

http://happyinthehamptons.blogspot.com/2008/12/when-i-was-kid-my-sister-and-i-loved-to.html

Yay for twinkle lights!

[lisa]

How cute are these?

[michelle andre]

I've got someone in mind for that "click" - someone who captures light and love and could use a little more this Christmas....

Michelle
mm.andre@sbcglobal.net

[vanessa]

how romantic! it's beautiful.

[nicky thomas]

mmm charm necklace mmmm .

huggles shuttersisters, its nearly christmas.

x

[shelli]

Hey! I won something! Thanks, guys!

[Becky]

I love those charms!

[Stephanie Fox]

How festive. The lights are very merry. The Southern Charm Shop is awesome.

[kathygrace]

what a sweet giveaway! a very close friend of mine has recently taken a leap of faith and left her day job to pursue her photography dream-- this charm would be perfect for her.

[kristan]

What a fun website. The giveaways are fabulous!

[Li]

i have been reading shutter sisters for a while now and enjoy all the inspiration and sharing here. Thank you shutter sisters for this space and happy christmas :)

[chris]

I love the lights and some people do it up so nicely. Sounds like a super cute necklace.

[Katie Malone-Smith]

I'd like to win!

[Wendy]

We love this time of year because we get to light up the dogs!!! Both are equipped with Puplights in the winter for those late evening walks. Unfortunately, one dog's light doesn't do much more than light up a lot of chest hair.....

[Jodyangel]

Okkk. So you're gonna make go outside and take a few photo's in the freezing weather lol. I'll BRB!

[Chris]

I am SO in the mood for Disneyland. I think we're getting passes as our 'family' gift this year. When/if we go, I'll let you know! Oh, and I SO need that necklace. LOL. Me, me, me please! lol

[Jodyangel]

Ohhh and Alise!! Take the plunge girl into your Canon 40D. I love mine so much!! So just do it =)

[Traci]

beautiful!

[AppleTree]

I need to go look at Christmas lights...It will brighten my spirit.

[Dawn]

this would be a super cool birthday present to ME on the 26th!!

[Kyla]

What an awesome photo! LOVE it!

[shell]

it's amazing how that picture brings back memories for me and my family. we use to live CA but, recently moved to chicago. Love the necklace - how perfect for this fun addiction we have.

[shell]

it's amazing how that picture brings back memories for me and my family. we use to live CA but, recently moved to chicago. Love the necklace - how perfect for this fun addiction we have.

[april]

I just got a Canon SLR for Christmas! I hope to learn and improve on my photography skill. Hopefully one day I can take really nice night pic like yours :)

[april]

I just got a Canon SLR for Christmas! I hope to learn and improve on my photography skill. Hopefully one day I can take really nice night pic like yours :)

[Jodyangel]

Ok brrrr here is a picture of the small white lights on my porch!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/3131344343/