Category: Christmas
Light Up Lorain 2013
I skipped the kids’ songs and fireworks (literally and figuratively) of the opening of “Light Up Lorain” this year. I opted for the sights and scenes that will be there until after the coming Christmas holiday.
Black River Landing
Faroh’s
Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen
Charleston Coffee House
Palace Theater
Santa Claus and St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
Along with the Model Train Display at Black River Landing, there is the International Tree Display. St. Nicholas Church has a Christmas Eve Holy Supper display, along with informative write-ups about the Nativity, the Church’s upcoming centennial anniversary, and a piece detailing how Santa Claus originated from St. Nicholas.
The Model Train Display
The Model Train Display and International Holiday Trees at the Black River Transportation Center, Black River Landing, will be open Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 22
I can see why grown men can be so fascinated with model trains. The different cars and bridges and structures that you can buy to make a display realistic are myriad. I was mesmerized and obsessed with just trying to get that next great shot.
Church of the Covenant – Cleveland
Every year during Circlefest, Church of the Covenant opens it’s doors and invites the public in for worship, an Advent Workshop, the Cache Resale Shop is open, and the Carillon Tower Tour and Demonstration. In the afternoon, there is a Carol Sing, with the Windsong Chorus and the CWRU Orchestra and Concert Choir.
Some photog friends made a visit to the Church earlier this year, and I wasn’t able to attend. Kristen and I added it to our ‘must visit’ list this year, and we were VERY thankful we did.
To say we were mesmerized when we walked in would be an understatement.
Long Exposure Zoom Out….
Or, what I’d like to call, “The Matt Dempsey Effect”. After Matt’s explanation of the technique, Kristen told me of some houses near Clearview on Broadway that I needed to see. A few nights before Christmas, we went for a drive and I broke out the tripod and tried The MD Effect. Not as slick as Matt’s but still kinda slick.
Merry Christmas
The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:15-20
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
A Stroll Down Broadway
Botanical Garden: Gingerbread House Contest
“Little Red & Grandma” by LCJVS students Rebecca Blaylock and Olivia Knapp won First Place in the Professional Division!!
Light Up Lorain 2011
Just a few pics and such from Saturday night’s “Light Up Lorain” event.
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