On a Clear Night in Fort Worth

No drizzle Friday night so I convinced my sweetie into viewing some Christmas lights. I was thinking we could walk downtown (it's not that far, really) but luckily my sweetie is the smart one in this household. We drove.

The best tool in photographing Christmas lights (besides my scarf and gloves - which I forgot) is a tripod. This kept my shivering from shaking the camera.

Horse drawn carriage anyone?

You photography folks will notice my white balance is all over the map. Not certain I will ever figure these things out on the fly.

The trees along the street are lit year-round.
Buildings have added lights for the season.

I love looking at the courthouse and its scaffolding. I bet the top will be very shiny when it is replaced this spring.

Progression of colors at the Chesapeake Energy building.

Colors change quickly and my camera does not do the effect justice.

More of Chesapeake's handiwork along the Trinity river.

More to come...

Where Are the Lights?

The weather has been a bit dreary misty (ain't it great!) the last week or so and has put a damper (sorry) on our Christmas light stalking. So here are a few bits I have found to put me in the spirit.

These homeowners have a website: Forney Light Show

For my sweetie... (he is addicted):



Don't think you have any of those "tacky" light displays in your neighborhood? Click on the link to check and see:

Misty drizzlies are supposed to be over for us today. Maybe we can get out and scout some real stuff.

Holiday Lights in the Hospital District

The "hospital district" (as there are more than a half dozen in this area) is mere blocks from the loft. Got a glimpse of tonight's subject recently on the evening's news and I knew immediately I would have to go by and get a photo for this year's light tour.

Cook Children's Hospital main entrance has recently been completed. Nutcrackers greet you on the roundabout and a beautiful light show timed with Christmas music.

Another tree in the prayer garden (or labyrinth). Beautiful landscaping by spotlight, will have to stop by and admire in the daylight some day soon.

Finally, The Lights

It is the 8th of December and I have yet to post any Christmas lights photos. Where has the time gone? When my mother-in-law was here over Thanksgiving we did go to the parade downtown and I got a few photos.

We got up to a really great perch and only got run off once. (MIL and husband kept looking over their shoulders as I kept saying "Just act normal." I am a bad influence.)

Great perch for viewing but not so much for photography. Here are the marginal ones that make today's cut.

When I think of Christmas, I think DeLoreans, don't you?

Not that many of those stainless steel machines still on the road but there are 3 in our Christmas parade.

Yes, they are swing dancing on the top of that bus. It is Texas, you know.

The horses must have been busy tonight for this open sleigh.

More photos to come. Stay tuned...