Takes on the season - December Challenge

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It has been suggested that I revive the "Takes On" monthly challenge that we ran a while ago with slightly different "rules" this time to make it a bit more challenging.

The challenge is to take up to 6 photos to the theme "the season" in the month of December and post them in this thread. Constructive comments are encouraged and should also be posted in this thread. There is a discussion thread for general chat, ideas, etc.

Just to reiterate, photos should be shot and posted this month, December 2018. Happy shooting :)
 
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Ok I'll kick us of with this one from a Jazz gig last night :)

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I find getting good framing is hard at that kind of thing but the lighting is spot on and I like the contrast between their expressions and the cheerful hats.
 
I find getting good framing is hard at that kind of thing but the lighting is spot on and I like the contrast between their expressions and the cheerful hats.

Thanks - that's what appealed to me. The festive cheer haha!
 
Hornblower of the Season, seen in London's Oxford St. today. I know, framing could have been better but I have my excuses. :sneaky:

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Hope they were playing something nice and Christmassy Dave and d00d, excellent choice for the topic, nowt like a Christmas carol to get you in the spirit of things.

Will get a pic on very soon.

She does a mean instrumental ... God Rest You Merry Gentlemen. (y)
 
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Very good Susie, you've eliminated the house pretty well but not completely. :)
 
21st century seasonal decor at Topman yesterday.

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plus a mannequin in dirty seasonal overcoat.
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High there Stan, good to see you here, hope you're looking forward to doing this monthly Takes-on next year. :D
 
Some good stuff there. I got at least one shot at the weekend that I'll use for this but I'm debating as to whether to post now or wait until I've got a set together. :thinking:
 
High there Stan, good to see you here, hope you're looking forward to doing this monthly Takes-on next year. :D


Cheers, David. I've done a few themes over the last couple of years too. I find this challenge more relaxing no need to keep up weekly or even commenting if you don't want to, but encouraged to do so.
 
Mrs Clause ... wow what a find, and nicely caught. (y)
 
Ta folks :)
 
That's nice Stan, christmas cardy with bokeh ... (y)
 
It's the brexit season again .... Parliament Square today.

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@rpn - love the light on the bauble, I might be tempted to crop it a bit closer.

@d00d :LOL: that's much more on theme :clap:
 
@rpn that's really well set up and captured Stan, and it is the season for watching star wars (y)
 
Took this a couple of days ago, a jpep ... didn't look good but shopped it a bit, and it is more on theme than #3 taken 5 minutes earlier.

#3b ...
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