December Holiday 18

Continuing with some archival shots for the December Holiday Challenge. These shots were taken in 1994 when my son and I went to Rockefeller Center with a friend and her daughter to skate on the famous ice rink. Paul Manship's sculpture of Prometheus bringing fire to mankind glistened in the sun. Fortunately neither flame or sun were warm enough to melt the ice that day! I was hoping to find a close up of one of those angels leading up to the tree, but can't seem to find it amongst my many photos, so the long shot will have to do. I believe the tree is always purchased from someone in NY state. It's been many years since I've been to NYC in December, but it was always an activity I looked forward to!

[bkb in the city]

Thanks for sharing this Ann. That is one of my dreams to go and see Rockerfeller Center at Christmas

[Kerri]

Cool

[Maggiemae]

I didn't know this sculpture was here. - it's quite magnificent! How nice to skate here - (in your dreams, Maggie)!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Oh wonderful Ann!! Great shots and so much fun!

[Dione Giorgio]

Gorgeous shots, Arthur.

[Rick Schies]

Love the sculpture

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@bkbinthecity Thanks Brian- NYC in December is definitely a magical place!
@kerristephens Thanks Kerri!
@maggiemae Thanks Maggie! You never know- you might get there someday!
@ruthmouch Thanks Ruth!
@sangwann Thanks Dione!
@digitalrn Thanks Rick!

[summerfield]

memories, sweet memories. you've been taking good photos for a long time now. no wonder you're so good at it!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@summerfield Thank you Vikki! I think I have some film in the camera from a while back. I think I'll try to finish it off on the grands next week.

[summerfield]

@olivetreeann - that's great. i also have a film on the 35mm. partner and i should be driving around during the Christmas and boxing days. i should make a point to bring it with me. we'll his side of the grands on saturday. my side is AWOL, sadly.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@summerfield That happens in many families. I haven't heard from my sister in Vt. for months now. Not sure why- but I guess she'll let me know eventually!

[Bev]

Nice collage. Very well put together. Beautiful pictures. Ann, if you need a replacement sister in VT, I'll be it! :)

[Paula]

Lovely collage!

[Vickie Posey]

Lovely shots :-) I'm pretty sure the trees are bought at different places. I like to hear the stories of where they come from :-) This years came from NJ and survived Sandy. :-) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/rockefeller-christmas-tree-2012_n_2130934.html

[Netkonnexion]

Wonderful montage. Nice work.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@prttblues Thank you Bev- We don't have to wait for Diana to come to her senses, I'll just adopt you!
@paulavdmerwe Thanks Paula!
@vposey Thanks Vickie- I couldn't remember.
@netkonnexion Thanks Damon!

[Henri Russell]

Oh, that looks like such fun. I would like to do that one day.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@henrir It is fun- thanks Henri! And you should always top it off with a cup of hot chocolate!

[Carole Imes]

One of my favorite parts of Manhattan. So festive & the perfect place to be during the Christmas season. Lovely shot!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@cimes1 Thanks Carole! It seems like a lifetime ago!

[Nada A.]

Still need to get there this year. It is such a lovely sight.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@nadaa Thanks Nada- it's been ages since I was there and now it's not easy getting there, so the photos will do for now.

[Tanja Carda]

Wonderful photos Ann, I would love to visit the Rockefeller Center one day =)

[Nicole Campbell]

I would love to spend Christmas in New York, one day we will get there.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@tanja_1211 @nicolecampbell

Thank you Tanja!
Thank you Nicole!
I hope you are both able to fulfill that dream!

[Michael Elliott]

Fabulous Ann!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@michaelelliott I thought you'd enjoy these- thanks Michael! Of course, I see all kinds of things I could improve on them, but all in all, not bad for pre-365 shots!

[Wendy Bowden]

Wonderful shots

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@wenbow Thanks Wendy! In many ways I miss my 35mm, but in many ways I love the freedom of digital. So it's nice to be able to scan some of these in.