The Butchart Gardens by kwind

The Butchart Gardens

No interesting shots from today so I'm going to share these magical trees from the world famous Butchart Gardens in Victoria. I've been for the flowers in the spring but never for the lights at Christmas. I wish I had brought my tripod!! Please view LARGE!

Here's an alternate shot... http://365project.org/kwind/extra-shots/2012-12-10

Here's a blurb on the place. If you ever get to Victoria, you MUST visit this place...
http://www.butchartgardens.com/planning-your-visit/the-5-seasons/christmas.html
Very pretty! That's on my list of places I'd really like to visit. One of these days I'll get there.
December 10th, 2012  
this is magnificent and magical
December 10th, 2012  
Looks like an amazing place!
December 10th, 2012  
Beautiful
December 10th, 2012  
Enchanting shoots.
December 10th, 2012  
Looks like they've been sprinkled with stardust. Nice shot.
December 10th, 2012  
cool shot, like the minimalistic feel
December 10th, 2012  
I like the detail in this one, and you're right - it does look better when viewed large, because it brings out the lights. Cool shot!
December 10th, 2012  
Very nicely done Kim!! Fav!
December 10th, 2012  
Very pretty! Love the pinpoint detail in all those lights! I enjoyed viewing large :)
December 10th, 2012  
Wow this is fantastic, so many trees - a great night shot!
December 10th, 2012  
Great POV! Fav!
December 10th, 2012  
Oh this is Simply Magical! Best Viewed Large! ;)
December 10th, 2012  
ooops! forgot to fav! This is just wonderful Kate!
December 10th, 2012  
@ellimae Thanks,Ellen. Just so you know, my name is Kim.
December 10th, 2012  
@kwind i apoligize..for some reason i thought i had seen someone call you Kate but i was guessing...i usually just put K..but i am glad to meet you Kim! :)
December 10th, 2012  
@ellimae No worries, no need to apologize! Nice to meet you too.
December 10th, 2012  
good thing you brought that to my attention as i also forgot to push the fav button! lol! Done now!! :)
December 10th, 2012  
I have seen the flowers too, but did not realize that they did this for the holidays. wow, need to put it on my list. This is a fantastic shot no matter where you are...FAV
December 10th, 2012  
Lovely shot! I wish my front yard was decorated to this magnitude :)
December 10th, 2012  
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Stunning!
December 10th, 2012  
Beautiful shot! looks even better enlarged!
Fav!
December 10th, 2012  
How lovely =)
December 10th, 2012  
Wow, can't believe you managed to capture this without a tripod, you must have a very steady hand, superb capture.
December 10th, 2012  
Gorgeous! I love it when the trees look like real trees all lit up!
December 10th, 2012  
Lovely. The light display is awesome.

And it is either that great camera of yours, or good correction afterwards, or both together, but there is no apparent high ISO noise at this resolution. @dalboy That's how kwind got to a "normal" 1/100 second shutter, along with the wide f/2.8. Checking the exif, if it hasn't been removed, will usually answer most shooting questions. I am so glad most of the best photographers are happy to leave this stuff in.
December 10th, 2012  
Magical.
December 10th, 2012  
@dalboy I used a ledge to help steady the camera and held my breath.
December 10th, 2012  
@frankhymus This camera is known for producing "normal" results at high ISO numbers. I also used a ledge to steady the camera and held my breath to minimize movement.
December 10th, 2012  
I'd love to see Buchart decorated for Christmas! Great shot.
December 10th, 2012  
TC
Nice capture...the lights look so delicate!
December 10th, 2012  
So that's where the magic forest is! beautiful!!
December 10th, 2012  
They look so pretty.
December 10th, 2012  
Very pretty - I so love Christmas lights - especially simple ones
December 10th, 2012  
Gorgeous night shot!
December 10th, 2012  
Pretty! We went to Butchart Gardens when I was around 9 years old. I still remember how beautiful it was.
December 10th, 2012  
Perfect on black! LOve it Such a great idea too.
December 10th, 2012  
This is just wonderful, esp viewed large. Fantastic.
December 10th, 2012  
Wonderful low light shot.
December 10th, 2012  
Instant fave - really love this.
December 11th, 2012  
Nicely done even without the tripod. Fav.
December 11th, 2012  
How cool! I like the long row of trees.
December 11th, 2012  
Beautiful shot!
December 11th, 2012  
oh! that is gorgeous! i'd be dying to go back with a tripod!
December 11th, 2012  
Love those magical twinkle lights!
December 11th, 2012  
Wow ...beautiful!!
December 11th, 2012  
Beauty! You will have to go back with your tripod. I am hoping to get in to Ottawa on Friday night to shoot parliament and the pretty lights. Will be my first time night shooting.
December 11th, 2012  
Nice lights
December 11th, 2012  
that looks so magical and awesome!!! great shot!
December 11th, 2012  
Oh my it looks like a wonderland or magical forest - love it :)
December 11th, 2012  
Amazing detail - so crisp in the dark too
December 11th, 2012  
Wow. Magical!
December 12th, 2012  
Great night shot - it's magical.
December 12th, 2012  
Beautiful!
December 12th, 2012  
This is awesome! Like ghost lights :)
December 12th, 2012  
So, so awesome!! Great shot.
December 12th, 2012  
Magical & pretty!
December 12th, 2012  
This is fantastic!
December 12th, 2012  
Gorgeous shot!
December 12th, 2012  
Beautifully captured.
December 15th, 2012  
Instant fav. It's like those glitter pics you used to make as a child where you put the glue on and then reveal the picture when you put the glitter on. Gorgeous xx
December 17th, 2012  
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