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The Christmas Spirit lives on, at a private residence on Richard's Way.
Monmouth County Bayshore Christmas,
A private residence on Richard's Way,
Holmdel, New Jersey, USA.
This photo was featured on Explore on November 16, 2005 @ #22..
Highest position: 17 on Sunday, December 24, 2006.
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This photo was taken on December 27, 2003 in Crawford Corners, Holmdel, NJ, US, using a Sony Cybershot.
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ttumlin, LT07, Carlos Manta Oliveira, miss bunny, and 36 other people added this photo to their favorites.
queendork (91 months ago | reply)
Wow.
tatianaf (91 months ago | reply)
Gosh!! He must have had a huuuuuuuge electricity xmas bill!! :-O
wmliu (91 months ago | reply)
the season certainly gets late early at some houses!
Bob Jagendorf (91 months ago | reply)
Great shot, I have to try some Christmas light shooting, this inspires me -- Bob
Portuguese_eyes (91 months ago | reply)
Another amazing shot!
ttumlin (91 months ago | reply)
awesome!
pmarella (89 months ago | reply)
WOW, this is beautiful!!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (89 months ago | reply)
thank you for all the nice comments!
chillntravel (89 months ago | reply)
very beautiful lights!
lakewentworth (88 months ago | reply)
At least 5000 watts... right?
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (88 months ago | reply)
thanks all.
lakewentworth, not sure how many watts, but the family does use several generators to power up this impressive light show. the family says this was their last year, but i hope they reconsider. it's become a tradition of love for them and pure joy for the children and the children at heart.
KBlood (88 months ago | reply)
Electric gingerbread...
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (88 months ago | reply)
what a great way to describe it KBlood!
daligt (84 months ago | reply)
Amazing how that family puts all that work into it. Nice shot!
Your Pride!
Maki_C30D (84 months ago | reply)
This is really 'joyous'! Beautifully captured!
** My Happy Place **
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (84 months ago | reply)
It is amazing and very much done with love daligt. Thanks to you both!
oliwkowygaj (84 months ago | reply)
amazing!
Your Pride!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (84 months ago | reply)
Thank you so much!
elvy (81 months ago | reply)
Wow! Those are serious christmas lights :-) I was thinking of doing a theme of holiday lights in December. Awesome capture!
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FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (81 months ago | reply)
Thanks elvy. All you need is several million lights, a few generators and a dream. And you too can have a great display this December :)
Sr. Fruc [deleted] (80 months ago | reply)
Essas decorações de natal são lindas!
Luzes e contrastes muito bem retratados!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (80 months ago | reply)
Obrigado. E' a casa mais decorada da area.
darla2sam (80 months ago | reply)
Holy cow! That's cool!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (80 months ago | reply)
Thanks. I am hoping they do it again. Its rumoured that 2005 was the last year. But what a shame to lose a Bayshore institution!
Micky** (79 months ago | reply)
Wow, is that the Grizwold house, lol!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (79 months ago | reply)
I think these guys even put him to shame!
jeanneg. (79 months ago | reply)
Wow!! Unbelievable scene! Nice photo! :)
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FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (79 months ago | reply)
Thank you very much jeanneg!
borealnz (79 months ago | reply)
Amazing!! This is so gorgeous!!!
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FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (79 months ago | reply)
You are too kind Jill. I never think I do it justice. It is so much better in person!
Bucket2005 (79 months ago | reply)
Whoa... that is a lot of light! I can't imaging what their electricity bill must be like!
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FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (79 months ago | reply)
It all runs on generators. So their gas ill must be through the roof. But so worth it because of all the joy they bring!
RottieLover♥ (78 months ago | reply)
Wow! Beautiful & Amazing!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (78 months ago | reply)
Thanks. I'm sad that they have chosen to stop doing this display. It is sorely missed in our family!
KVF (78 months ago | reply)
hey this is crazy where is the house ?
nice shot
en welcom to the "US versus EU" group
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (78 months ago | reply)
Thanks so much. Its an interesting group. BTW, the house is located in Holmdel, NJ and its Geotagged in Google and Yahoo/Flickr if you'd like to take a look. Happy Holidays!
liz_makris (78 months ago | reply)
Beautiful really gets you into the christmas spirit. Just the trees did'nt have lights.
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (78 months ago | reply)
LOL Thank you liz!
sunsurfr (77 months ago | reply)
Great job.
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (77 months ago | reply)
Thanks for enjoying it!
Sister72 (76 months ago | reply)
Absolutely gorgeous!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (76 months ago | reply)
Thanks very much :)
KM_Bell (75 months ago | reply)
You have got to be kidding?
I cant believe what my eyes are seeing - it's brilliant :o)
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (75 months ago | reply)
Thanks so much!
KM_Bell (75 months ago | reply)
Nelo, is this for real?
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (75 months ago | reply)
Oh yeah, its a real house that decorates this way. Although last year, they cut back a bit.
KM_Bell (75 months ago | reply)
WOW
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (75 months ago | reply)
LOL Its a shame it will never be seen like this again. But thankfully I have this and other shots as a memory.
Just Back (75 months ago | reply)
Aaiiyyeeeeee!
FOTOGRAFIA.Nelo.Esteves (75 months ago | reply)
LOL