Christmas Window Display

St Petersburg has been running a window display contest from the 400 to the 800 block of Central Ave. I was so surprised when I found very few windows dressed for the holiday. Maybe the prize wasn't very good, but so many merchants didn't bother.

This is part of one of the nicer ones. I found this one at Shokolad Chocolatiers at 401 Central. I love how the "presents" were lit from the inside.

I have more from this photowalk with my friends and will add more as the holiday nears.

I had planned to go to one of our most beautiful boat parades tonight; but as luck would have it, I had to work late. The full moon always brings more babies. Since I've been working at the hospital, I've realized that this is no myth. This morning when I got into work, there were 16 babies waiting to be photographed. I got all but 7, so I didn't do too bad seeing as it takes between 40 minutes to an hour in each room--if the babies are sleeping. In all reality, it takes about 1 to 1 1/4 hrs. to do a good job. There will be more boat parades in different towns in the county, I'm going to try to attend one of them before the season is over.

Christmas Stars

Last night we had another photowalk down Central Ave in St Petersburg, FL.

I had heard there was a contest going on for the best decorated store front display from the 400-800 blocks on Central. The prize mustn't have been that good because very few stores participated. It was kind of sad.

Three of us showed up for the shoot and to say the least it was a challenge. With all types of different lighting to no lighting and the glare and reflections in the windows made it difficult. It didn't bother us, though. We came away with several very nice photos.

This is one of my favorites. It was part of a larger display.