Yuletide Greetings With Pictures

 

The lights of Christmastime and the chill of winter always seem to combine for pleasing photographic captures. The following recent four captures of mine are submitted here: Above, our house in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is shown in its festive condition during a light snowfall at 7:54 pm CST on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Image is a 5 second exposure at f/11, ISO 100, 24mm focal length. Air temperature was 23 degrees F.

7:10 pm, Tuesday, December 16. Christmas lights aplenty in City Square Park in Marion, Iowa. 1.6 second exposure at f/11, ISO 100, 24mm focal length. Air temperature was 37 degrees F.

8:15 pm CST, Wednesday, December 17. Looking north at a festively decorated residential area along Timber Creek Drive at Boyson Road in Marion, Iowa. 6 second exposure at f/11, ISO 100, 24mm focal length. Air temperature was 35 degrees F.

8:15 pm. Similar shot, same area. Nikon Z6ii camera. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!