December Photo Hunt

This is my first time joining the Photo Hunt! I've followed for some time now but haven't gotten the chance to enter. This month I was determined. Though some of my photos aren't the greatest, I'm very proud of most of them and I hope you enjoy!

Photo #1~ Holiday Lights
Tree lights and the light of candles are both special parts of the holiday for our family.


Photo #2~ Holiday Spirit
Nothing gets you in the spirit like taking a child to see all of the lights at the zoo. The excitement is contagious!Photo #3~ A Holiday Treat
Living in Colorado is great EXCEPT for I can't get Yuengling beer here! Luckily when I go back to the East coast for Christmas my parents always have a case waiting for me :)


Photo #4~ An Ornament
My mom's tree has been gold for as long as I can remember. I love that I can see my reflection in this tiny ball!
Photo #5~ A gift wrapped package
This is more than one package, but my mom wraps so beautifully and takes so much pride in her wrappings!


Photo #6~ A Window Display
I love snowflakes and this window was just beautiful! I put some special effects into the photo for a little more interest!

Photo #7~ A Winter/Holiday Icon
Snowflakes definately say winter, and homemade cookies are Holiday... I think this photo is perfect for this catagory!
Photo #8~ A Tree
Simple and beautiful

Photo #9~ A Tradition
My best friend and I only get to see each other once a year. It's our tradition to spend Christmas Eve together.


Photo #10~ Something that says Noel
This was such a cute shirt that I had to buy it for my niece!

Photo #11~ Something Precious
These deer showed up in our back yard one morning and just grazed on sticks and leaves.
Photo #12~ Something Peaceful
Our kitty, Tink, sound asleep
Photo #13~ Something Hot
It doesn't get much hotter than a fire to warm your toes and your nose!

Photo #14~ Something Cold
Celebrating another wonderful year with a bottle of our favorite champagne.

Photo #15~ Something Red

Celebrating giving to others who are less fortunate in this wonderful season of giving.

Photo #16~ Something Green
Our house gnome hiding behind a tree that is just his size!

Photo #17~ Motion Blur
Sneaking a bite of cookie dough! Caught!

Photo #18~ Black & White (With Selective Color)
I love the striking gold of this ornament.
Photo #19~ Photo Using Infrared Technique
This one was tough for me to figure out, but I think it was certainly worth it! The effect is wonderful!

Photo #20~ A Macro Shot
My friend had a lime green tree with multi-colored lights, I loved everything about how different it was from the clean traditional tree of my parent's house.

I hope you all enjoyed my photo hunt!! I hope to participate in more in the months to come!! Happy new year everyone!!