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Challenge #1 in the Photography like a tale series. Hosted by RazvanRO.

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Capture the perfect moment close to Christmas, the cosy atmosphere, the gentle lights, the present rush or anything that expresses best the Christmas atmosphere.

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Announced:

Monday, 14th December, 2009 (GMT)

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Monday, 21st December, 2009 – Sunday, 27th December, 2009 (GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 28th December, 2009 – Sunday, 3rd January, 2010 (GMT)

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Gates to Xmas

by Paul Richman

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Mallard Farms in Boulder always puts up this amazing display of lights. This shows just a part of the display. I think that "S" and "C" stand for "Santa Claus".

Camera:	Nikon D3X
Lens:	Nikkor 14 - 24mm f/2.8 G ED AF-S
Submitted:	Thursday, 24th December, 2009 19:47 (GMT)
Taken:	Wednesday, 23rd December, 2009
Focal length:	14 mm
Shutter speed:	13/10 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	400
Notes:	Shot last night on tripod during a snow storm, using the Arca-Swiss C1 Cube geared head.
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