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One of my favorite holiday shots that Michael Elliott posted two years ago were these balls. When I got the chance to visit NYC that christmas he told me where to find them. This was my third year to visit NYC when the holiday decorations were up and I tried to capture a different POV. Here's his wonderful shot.
http://365project.org/michaelelliott/more-365/2013-12-20

I leave for San Francisco tomorrow for a month. Going to be spending time with the grandogs while my son and daughter in law travel to Australia and New Zealand. My carry on suitcase is filled with camera equipment and will hold my laptop. Who needs clothes!! lol

[Leslie]

@michaelelliott

[Mary Downing Hahn]

I love the color and pov. Fav

[Debbie]

Wow, you Americans do it bigger and better, those balls are HUGE! Love this, will take a look at your inspiration in a minute.

[Anita Russell]

Those are some balls!

[Simply Amanda]

Love these big red balls. A fav and fab pov. Super cool with the reflections on the fountain.

[Jane Anderson]

So fun! I want to visit NYC again, and 365 is getting me to consider a December visit.

[Janiskay]

Omg this is fantastic. This was an instant fav! At first I thought it had rained then I saw Mighael photograph. Love your point of view! Will be looking forward to what you find to photograph in San Fran.

[*lynn]

wonderful shot ... impressive display

[Lois Bird]

Great shot! So festive!

[Maggiemae]

Your family is lucky to have you to look after the dogs! Photos, please! These are so huge! I've got some that are tiny ones exactly like these!

[Joce]

Great capture of these huge beautiful xmas balls !! Have fun in San Francisco, like you say who needs clothes. Good for you !! Enjoy !! Fav

[Bob Zwolinsky]

I can see why you took this, such an impressive decoration with lots of impact, well captured.

[Judith Johnson]

Wow - they look amazing! Fav!

[Margo]

This is really great A Fav

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Love it. Fav

[Gabi]

Love it. Everything about the scene captures my attention. Instant fav.

[Jenny Ren]

Wonderful capture!

[Mickey Anderson]

Larger than life!! Love it!!

[Alice Burghart]

awesome.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very beautiful. Fav!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Oh, and I remember Michael's shot from a couple of years ago and loved that one, too.

[Emilie Cartoun]

Wonderful :)!

[Khawbecker]

Excellent perspective! Fav!

[Lesley Chisholm]

These looks spectacular. Sounds like you're in for a fun Christmas. It's always nice to have new things to shoot!

[Darlene]

I love this shot, Leslie. The reflections you captured are amazing. Have a great time in SF. My husband is off starting Christmas Day for almost 2 weeks. We plan to take a day trip to SF one of the days he is off. Would love to meet you if there is time and works out for both of us.I just bought a new camera too. A Sony a6000 with an extra lens on Saturday, so learning slowly how to use it. The Panasonic was a bust so selling that on ebay. One of the ladies on 365 bought the same camera, well ordered it on Saturday and she is leaving behind her Panasonic as well. We both had bridge cameras and now will both have DSLR's. FAV for this awesome photo.

[tony gig]

Fabulous capture Leslie...Fav

[Denise (lyndemc)]

This says Christmas in a BIG way! I really like how you included the lighted trees in the background — their reflection on the water adds a perfect touch. Fav!

[Jill Hempsall]

Fabulous! How to do Christmas properly, spectacular oversized baubles.

[Leslie]

@darsphotos absolutely it would be great to meet up.

[Darlene]

@lesip Safe travels and you have my contact info. I hope we can make it happen. I have an appt here in town on Dec 30 but that is the only day there is something I need to do.

[Darlene]

@lesip By the way, just looked at ME's photo and they are both awesome photos. You are right up there with him. Did you use a flash and tripod?

[Bill Fenske]

have a great time in SF, I'm sure it's warm enough there you can just wear some camera straps!
I followed the link to Michael s image. I really prefer yours.

[Kathy Burzynski]

fantastic capture of those ornaments - so pretty

[Islandgirl]

Wow Love these Christmas balls, great pov!
Enjoy SF, can't wait to see your photos.
FAV

[Lisa Poland]

Amazing! Instant FAV!

[Vicki Dixon]

oh they are so cool! gray you got to shoot them

[Sarah Munnings]

Aren't they just FAB

[Christine]

Cool - a fav!

[Leslie]

@pixiemac I Love Them

[Leslie]

@pixiemac yes they are

[Liane]

very cool find, great composition

[Danny G.]

Best holiday shot on 365 - a big fav!

[Michael Elliott]

Hi Leslie. Merry Christmas! Thanks for the nice words on my pic and you found an effective pov here. Fav!