Dale Yates
December 2025 - Christmas Still Life
About the Image(s)
My wife generally has many Christmas decorations throughout the house. This arrangement from a couple of years ago caught my attention. I utilized my iPhone for this still life image with a goal to emphasize the lights and contrasts.
As noted, this image was taken with an iPhone 13 Pro. Post processing was done with Snapseed and a light touchup with Lightroom.
8 comments posted
This is a beautiful still life, capturing the colors of CHRISTmas. The light reflections, especially in the front vase seem to be right at the ends of the limbs. Very nice. Posted: 12/05/2025 03:16:19
Thank you Cindy! Posted: 12/06/2025 13:18:24
Perfect for the holiday season! Wishing you and your family a happy one. Posted: 12/08/2025 19:42:56
Thanks Jennifer! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well! Posted: 12/09/2025 00:21:42
Nice holiday image. The reds really pop against the dark/subdued background. I imagine your home is quite festive now . . . . ENJOY! Posted: 12/11/2025 11:45:29
Thanks Steven! Posted: 12/11/2025 15:10:06
Dale, your wife is a very talented decorator, and your photograph does her justice. What a very nice Christmas image. I enjoy the sharpness if each detail and the richness of the colors. I really enjoy that richness in the handle of the basket.
I do have a question. What is the light source for the image? Is there a source of light inside of each class object?
One other thing I enjoy here: the pattern of shadows on the background.
Very well done. Posted: 12/14/2025 19:47:31
I do have a question. What is the light source for the image? Is there a source of light inside of each class object?
One other thing I enjoy here: the pattern of shadows on the background.
Very well done. Posted: 12/14/2025 19:47:31
Thanks Chan, I appreciate your kind comments! As far as the light source, yes there are lights inside each object. Posted: 12/15/2025 15:11:52