keep the fire burning

the northster and i went downtown to do some photographing. we went to the city hall as there is a light display that i only saw during daytime and i wanted to see how it looked when it was all lit up. but it was still daylight, so we just took a few photos and walked down to the waterfront. this caught my eye, a fire in the middle of a large water trill behind the grandstand. the fire was dancing in the small wind and was reflected in the water. i liked the juxtaposition of water and fire.

whilst i had put away my Christmas decorations, i think i will leave the fairy curtain lights for now. there's something about it that makes me feel happy to see the living room windows all sparkly behind the lace curtains, especially on a cold snowy night like last night.

[Diana]

Such a beautiful shot and fabulous reflections.

[Ingrid]

Super reflections!
Definitely leave the fairy curtain lights! Especially because they make you happy.
In the library of the Elementary School in Houston where I volunteered we took away all the Christmas decorations on the first day back to school, but left all the "neutral" winter stuff like snowmen. They returned to their boxes some time in February.

[Delwyn Barnett]

The fire reflection in the water looks amazing.

[moni kozi]

very nice shot

[Monique]

You’re so right in keeping the fairy lights …januari is a challenge, I find 😉

[Casablanca]

Nice image, well caught. I left one set of lights up after last year and they are still there! Extra sparkle does help. I hate clearing it all away just before my birthday - I keep the light as long as I can.

[Lou Ann]

This is a great image. I’m going to look back through your album to see the “fairy curtain lights”, they sound wonderful! *I just found your curtain lights image. How fabulous! I would leave them up too!

[Wendy]

Very nice shot with the reflection, I like fire and water fountains - like the one on Parliament Hill and here.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Nice shot. I like the contrast of the cool blue tones with the warmth of the orange and yellows. Love the reflection of the fire too.

[Granny7(Denise)]

Lovely shot

[katy]

I agree with you about the fascination with water and fire together. For one thing it gives you a beautiful reflection in this photo.

[Susan Wakely]

Great reflection of the flames.

[Delboy79]

Reminiscent of the Olympics

[☠northy]

I like how you’ve captured this…. And the contrasting colour tones work really well!

[Jacqueline]

Great reflections!

[Harry J Benson]

Nice reflection

[wendy frost]

A lovely capture of the flames and their reflection. I like to see fairy lights where appropriate they always seem so welcoming and cosy.

[Kathy]

I like the blue tones and the flames. This would be cool cropped just above the water. I noticed it as I was scrolling down the screen.

[Shutterbug]

That is an interesting juxtaposition with the fire and water. It makes a very interesting shot especially with the reflection. I like the idea of leaving the lights until the days are longer. I bet they do make it more cheerful.

[Bill]

The reflection of the fire is outstanding. love the tones of your colors.

[Kathy A]

Fabulous reflection