At the darkest time of the year, we are all drawn to light. In cities all over the world, colored holiday lights brighten the darkest of winter nights and remind us that soon the earth will return to days of light and warmth. For this week’s photo challenge, I’ve collected photos from 3 cities–New York, Chicago, and Detroit. I’m posting a bit late because of a big deadline at work, but I hope you can still enjoy this bit of light I’m sending to all my Word Press friends around the globe, along with my wishes for wonderful holidays and a joy-filled new year.
To love beauty is to see light.—Victor Hugo
Time Warner Building, Columbus Circle, New York
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.–Edith Wharton
Shrine of the Little Flower, Detroit, Michigan
I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.
― Og Mandino
Christmas Lion, The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago
Happy 2015 to you all!
Categories: Photography
I am fond of the photos where families go to malls and other public places to take pictures with the massive ornamentation behind them. There is something so endearing and charming about the festivities of the season. I just wish January, February, and March had something to help us get through the dark days as well.
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Hi Kirizar. Yes! They are charming! I love the decorations. And it’s true that the lull after the holidays is hard to “get through.” Hope you have some travel plans to some place warm and sunny!–Patti
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Well, the water park will likely be in the 80’s. That’s the best I can do in Michigan in December.
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Such beautiful decorations in the Warner building.
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Hi Colline. They are spectacular. I didn’t have a digitized copy of my photos from a few years ago, so I made a point of going back a few weeks ago and taking a few shots! Thanks so much for stopping by. I’ll drop by your site too. –Patti
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Wonderful, the first one is so surreal.
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Hi Maria. It was a bit surreal! The stars are gigantic in a huge space. Thanks so much for stopping by!–Patti
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Thank you for the beautiful photos! Thank you so much for posting while you are under the pressure of meeting the deadline, Patti!
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Hi Amy. Thanks! It’s been a bit crazy with this deadline, but things are winding down. I’ll be finished in a few days…just in time to enjoy the holidays. Have a wonderful holiday and new year!–Patti
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I love that quote from Edith Wharton. How true. I realize that the lights and reflection of lights are my very favorites. Wishing you much light and reflection in 2015. 🙂
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Hi Jackie. I loved it too. And all the best to you too in 2015! Lots of light and joy to you as well.
Patti
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Love the Wharton quote! Beautiful light!! All the best of the season to you!
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Hi Dune Mouse! Yes, that quote resonated with me too. All the best to you too in 2015!
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