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I'll Be Home for Christmas

Posted by
Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 23 December 2024 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

The Christmas season seems to have arrived in the blink of an eye, catching us unprepared for its swift approach. The joy of gathering with loved ones remains a steadfast tradition, filling the heart with warmth even in the absence of wintry weather. This year, we will celebrate Christmas Eve with my spouse's family, cherishing laughter and togetherness under their roof, before transitioning to my own family's embrace on Christmas Day, where old traditions and familiar faces will make the holiday complete.

For those who celebrate, Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël! Feliz Navidad! Frohe Weihnachten! Vrolijk kerstfeest! Hyvää joulua! Feliz Natal!

I will be taking the rest of December off to celebrate with family and get in some rest and relaxation. I'll see all of you in the New Year!

Weekly prompt: Noticed

Photo captured December 22, 2024.

NIKON D7000 1/6 second F/5.6 ISO 800 21 mm

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Ginnie Hart from Netherlands

Wait. You have SNOW??? Not fair, Steven, but congratulations and what a lovely scene. Sometimes I wonder if we'll ever see it again here in the Netherlands! Happy Holidays to you as you finish this last stretch of the year with family and friends. ENJOY and get your rest!

23 Dec 2024 5:54am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

J'entends chanter cet air par tous les grands crooners américains dont j'ai une grande collection chez moi. Une des plus belles chansons de Noël.
https://mesregards.fr/

23 Dec 2024 6:26am

Astrid from Netherlands

Wow, Steven. Snow and Christmas, that is almost like a fairy-tale to me and the lights are just amazing. Have a very happy time with the family, enjoy each other and have a wonderful family time.
"See you next year".
Best wishes!!

23 Dec 2024 7:07am

lisl from Winsley, United Kingdom

This looks so welcoming, Steven. A Happy Christmas to you and yours, and see you back in 2025

23 Dec 2024 7:09am

Marjolein from Brielle, Netherlands

A real fine welcome Christmas decoration
Enjoy your holiday with family
All the best wishes and see you in jan. 2025

23 Dec 2024 7:30am

Pascale MD from Parc National des Cévennes, France

Très jolie photo festive en monochrome.
Très bonnes fêtes de fin d'année.
A l'année prochaine.

23 Dec 2024 7:41am

Anna Cherer from LA ROCHELLE, France

Beautiful Christmas atmosphere ! Superb lights and BW.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas with all your family Steven ! See you next year ;-)

23 Dec 2024 8:59am

Giulio from Turin, Italy

It's a wonderful way to capture the essence of Christmas and its traditions. The black and white photography and the quality of your Nikon's images are a great choice.

23 Dec 2024 9:10am

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

A very nice capture of the light decorations in front of the house, very nice BW!

23 Dec 2024 9:55am

Bill Phillips from Droitwich, United Kingdom

Love the picture Steven. Have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the rest!

23 Dec 2024 10:39am

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

Merry Christmas !

23 Dec 2024 10:47am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

A beautiful galaxy to light up the season! Inspired choice in monochrome. Wishing you all the best over Christmas, Steven, and I hope that '25 shines for you.

23 Dec 2024 11:16am

Petits Bonheurs from AIGLUN, France

Hello Steven,
On rêve comme des enfants devant ces belles décorations. C'est féerique et cela me rappelle lorsque nous habitions au Canada avec nos maisons si bien illuminées.
Je te souhaite ainsi qu'aux tiens une douce période de Noël

23 Dec 2024 12:38pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! The people in our lives are the real gifts of the holidays.

23 Dec 2024 1:55pm

Manu from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Hello Steven
Nice photo.
I wish you and the whole family a Merry Christmas.

23 Dec 2024 2:25pm

fotoblog from Brussels, Belgium

Très jolie photo festive en N&B Steven


have a nice day

23 Dec 2024 2:27pm

Rose from United States

I so love this.

Merry Christmas!

23 Dec 2024 2:50pm

Remus from Portugal

A winter wonderland!
This beautifully decorated home is the perfect example of holiday cheer.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

23 Dec 2024 3:01pm

Claudiel from belgium, Belgium

We feel the Christmas atmosphere

23 Dec 2024 3:18pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

A beautiful photo to end this year, enjoy the holidays and a good start to 2025.

23 Dec 2024 5:39pm

suzanne from Belgium

Quelles belles silhouettes !!!
Une image magique, féérique !!!!!:-)

23 Dec 2024 6:03pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

Superb decoration processed in black and white!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.

23 Dec 2024 6:33pm

Rick James Morrison from Elora, Canada

Your temporary departure photo is awesome, Steven. A beautiful black and white capture. Enjoy your holidays with loved ones!

23 Dec 2024 6:59pm

Mhelene from Région parisienne, France

Wonderful photo !! I wish you a Merry Christmas and enjoy this time with your family !

23 Dec 2024 8:07pm

Akbar&Armaghan from Gorgan, Iran

Have a good time

23 Dec 2024 8:34pm

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Have a safe and happy holiday Steven. Home for Christmas is the best place to be.

23 Dec 2024 9:15pm

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

Splendid shot of the lights. The big tree on the left looks like a person. Have a great Christmas and see you next year.

23 Dec 2024 10:59pm

Elizabeth Buckalew from Flagstaff, United States

Excellent image! I hope you enjoy both family's - both celebrations! Merry Christmas!

24 Dec 2024 2:23am

Sam from Chennai, India

Splendid decorations and a fine capture. Love this. Enjoy the celebrations with your family.
Merry Christmas !!!

24 Dec 2024 4:07am

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

fairy tale lighting, and an impressive feat to light the bare trees so high

24 Dec 2024 4:14am

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

Wow, gorgeous lights. happy Christmas to You

24 Dec 2024 7:37am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Superbe déco !!!!!

24 Dec 2024 8:08am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Very nice holiday image. Cheers.

24 Dec 2024 9:38am

jpla from Anjou, France

joli partage, passe de belles fêtes

24 Dec 2024 10:02am

fereshteh. from Iran

Love it.

Merry Christmas.

24 Dec 2024 3:56pm

Ray. B from Charentes-Poitou, France

Magnifiques déco.
Joyeux Noël Steven ainsi qu'à toute ta famille. )

24 Dec 2024 4:23pm

yo from Entre Seine et Loire, France

Superbes illuminations !
Joyeux Noël à toi et tes proches Steven !

24 Dec 2024 4:52pm

Marjolein from Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands

Merry Christmas

25 Dec 2024 1:36pm

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

Looks inviting in mono as the trees light our way. Merry Christmas !

25 Dec 2024 3:45pm

URSPO from phoenix, United States

what a great photo! The B/W photo stands ou given decorations are all about color. Good for you!

27 Dec 2024 2:04am

Roland Theys from gerpinnes, Belgium

Hello, wonderful photo.
Bonne Année 2025

31 Dec 2024 2:42pm

Manu from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Hi Steven
I wish you a year 2025, with health, peace and many joys

31 Dec 2024 4:01pm

Marjolein from Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands

I wish you and yours a good and healthy 2025

1 Jan 2025 12:11pm

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

A great way to spend the festive season. Happy New year to You nad Yours

1 Jan 2025 2:07pm

Mhelene from Région parisienne, France

Happy New Year ! I wish you and yours a beautiful and peaceful year !

1 Jan 2025 2:40pm

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Superbe déco !!!!!

1 Jan 2025 4:23pm

Joelle from France

Tous mes meilleurs vœux pour la nouvelle année Steven,qu'elle soit aussi lumineuse et douce que possible !

1 Jan 2025 4:27pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

Happy New Year and great photographies to you Steven.

1 Jan 2025 4:50pm

Claudiel from belgium, Belgium

Thank You, for You too, a Happy New Year

1 Jan 2025 5:10pm

Roger Dekert from Vauréal, France

This photo and the words that accompany it are a lovely way to celebrate this holiday season.
Being with family is the most important thing.

1 Jan 2025 5:35pm

Elaine Hancock from Olney, United States

A gorgeous scene! Happy New Year, Steven! I wish you a happy and healthy 2025!

2 Jan 2025 3:28am

Claudine/canelle from Lorient, France

Merci
Bonne et heureuse année à toi également

2 Jan 2025 6:51am

jpla from Anjou, France

Meilleurs vœux à toi et ta famille

2 Jan 2025 7:00am

Sam from Chennai, India

Happy New Year !!!

3 Jan 2025 4:01am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

I wish you and your family the best of years, Steven. Health is a precious commodity, so that's what I wish first and foremost, but also lots of photo sharing and cross-country friendship, as our sites allow. Best regards.
https://mesregards.fr/

4 Jan 2025 5:41am

@Marie: Merci beaucoup, Marie!

jeanmadis from Chonburi, Thailand

Very beautiful circumstantial image, this night image is perfect, congratulations!

Best wishes 2025.

6 Jan 2025 2:12am

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