The Christmas season is officially under way in Baltimore. The lights on 34th street in Hampden are once again blinding amazed onlookers. I took a similar shot last year, but I was never quite happy with it. So I went back this year with a tripod and a wider lens and tried again.
This photo was taken on November 25, 2006 in Hampden, Baltimore, MD, US, using a Nikon D200.
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Heather L. Shannon, paul goyette, maliavale, shutterberry, and 339 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Heather L. Shannon (79 months ago | reply)
That is just stunning!
danielle_blue (79 months ago | reply)
I really really have to go see this... this will be my 3rd Xmas in Bmore, and I haven't made it out there.....
Awesome shot, btw, love the perspective!
maliavale (79 months ago | reply)
I wondered how you guys were going to shoot this -- you out-thunk me! Well done.
tshane (79 months ago | reply)
Negative space can be a positive!
Great composition.
roddh (79 months ago | reply)
wow! practice makes perfect. very nice photograph!
sonofwalrus (79 months ago | reply)
This is a great capture. I love the perspective.
DonnaGrayson (79 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful
snarlingsquirrel (79 months ago | reply)
This is the first view of Hampden that makes me actually want to live there! Thanks for this terrific perspective.
iamnotanumber8885 (79 months ago | reply)
A very easy one to fave - marvellous.
mtyto (79 months ago | reply)
Great night shot.
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Edwin DeNicholas [deleted] (79 months ago | reply)
That x-mas light cacaphony happens every year? Wow.
Awesome shot.
pondage (79 months ago | reply)
whoa! great shot..........1.2.3..........
klsanderson (79 months ago | reply)
magical lights!!
(look at me pool)
silviaON (79 months ago | reply)
great colors and light
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cool_colonia4711 (79 months ago | reply)
GREAT shot!!!
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Brian Everett [deleted] (79 months ago | reply)
That is my kind of Christmas shot! Love it
Greg Adams Photography (79 months ago | reply)
This is wonderful!!! You nailed it!
the-father (79 months ago | reply)
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el_rapsoda_mut (79 months ago | reply)
This is your Cristmas gift! Thanks!!
Well done...
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WisDoc (79 months ago | reply)
Beautiful composition! Love the wide angle and colors! Great job!
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Greg Adams Photography (79 months ago | reply)
Had to come back, this is Great!!
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MrUllmi (79 months ago | reply)
Great catch and angle, however it may have been nice to see the porches as well. Very nice nonetheless!
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Fort Photo (79 months ago | reply)
Great capture, really creates the feeling of Christmas.
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travelcatcat (78 months ago | reply)
breathtaking...
Schellebelle [deleted] (78 months ago | reply)
really nice view, great light!!
Kristineinitaly (78 months ago | reply)
Wow! It looks like a huge sweet shop!
Francis Sheehan (78 months ago | reply)
I took this same shot last year too. Mine was a complete failure though.
pdbs (78 months ago | reply)
really good pic, much better than last year!
joecarryon (78 months ago | reply)
unbelievable shot!
Brandy Shaul (78 months ago | reply)
I just saw a show about this tonight - very awesome!
IOWAPILOT (78 months ago | reply)
WOnderful photo. Love the color
song4themoon (78 months ago | reply)
Well done
«ktrawwr » (78 months ago | reply)
it is sooooooo awesome!
tallchic (78 months ago | reply)
Hey Hons in Hampden-youve outdone yourself-now I know why John Waters is inspired by this town for his movies-makes me miss my Christmases in B-more!
~yceangel7~ (78 months ago | reply)
WOW. They all actually did that??? That's crazy but awesome.
missprayerlady (78 months ago | reply)
Looks like a mirror effect. Not all that special. Sorry
happygirl47 (78 months ago | reply)
i...i...im speechless. the only thing i can think of is WOW.
Idle Type (78 months ago | reply)
where are y'all coming from?
wombat5 (78 months ago | reply)
I don't think its that cool. yeah its a great camera shot but I think it looks baad
mchlw43 [deleted] (78 months ago | reply)
I really like the angle the pic was shoot at. Good work
booger666 (78 months ago | reply)
Class.
ladybugsrdabom [deleted] (78 months ago | reply)
'where are y'all coming from?' don't you think that's alittle rude?
anywho- awsome shot! i can't beleive all those people pull it off, every year! you're a great photographer!
rthomasb2002 (78 months ago | reply)
abosolutely incredible!!!! someone should take a pic for a greeting card or Christmas calander
drama_dude890 (78 months ago | reply)
Wow! This is much prettier than others in the section. It's so dramatic and stunning, plus the picture's great as well. Applause!
Scarlet Street Studios (78 months ago | reply)
Oh My WOW.
This is so cool!!!
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t.breschi (78 months ago | reply)
Incredible dude! You are a talent.
o¬. (78 months ago | reply)
Nice one! (And you also got the green Christmas tree fully lit up...) – almost as good as being there oneself.
_themillers (78 months ago | reply)
wow, i've always wanted to see this...amazing shot.
indian nomad (78 months ago | reply)
AWESOME... ! Excellent composition.
j0mammma (76 months ago | reply)
awesome