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Road To The Holidays

© Michael Umbreit

Road To The Holidays

Uploaded: December 15, 2008 05:02:36

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PG101 Roads Theme

Naperville - Illinois - USA
I will be showing more of the holiday lights in downtown Naperville over the next few days.

Thanks for looking!


Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 6/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder December 15, 2008

A beautiful Christmas display! Great work on this one, Mike :) #1051854

Leslie McLain level-classic December 15, 2008

Terrific Christmas and road theme photo. I give you a lot of credit for braving the cold to take these wonderful images. #6894251

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic December 15, 2008

Beautiful catch of the season! #6894265

Deb Koskovich December 15, 2008

Fabulous contrast and details, Mike! #6894268

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe December 15, 2008

A beautiful night image ! #6894270

Colette M. Metcalf December 15, 2008

Beautiful image!!!! #6894296

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic December 15, 2008

Wonderful Christmas scene, Mike. Love the mood... #6894378

Susie Peek-Swint December 15, 2008

Beautiful Christmas capture Mike ~ I love this little blue 'star' lights ~ HTD! #6894387

Lynn M. Whitt December 15, 2008

This is a beautiful capture... #6894462

Ron McEwan December 15, 2008

I thought of Rockwell when I first looked at this. Beautiful in every way Mike, well done for sure. #6894472

Lauren P. Krajenta December 15, 2008

Very Pretty! Well captured image and pov! :) #6894668

Katarina Mansson December 15, 2008

Fantastic holiday road, picture and theme entry! #6894697

Les Rhoades level-classic December 15, 2008

Perfect for the Holidays and for the theme. Main Street USA #6894724

Kristy A. Keene December 15, 2008

Pretty! HTD! #6894858

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 15, 2008

Excellent mood and great seasonal lights Mike! HTD! #6894954

Karen E. Baumann December 15, 2008

Such a nice shot for this time of year! An inviting place to be! #6895036

Mitch Spence level-classic December 15, 2008

What a delightful, fairytale Christmas shot, Mike. Beautifully done. #6895144

Michelle Alton December 15, 2008

Wonderful shot for the theme! Well wonderful shot PERIOD! #6895192

Daniella Puente December 15, 2008

WOW This is GREAT Mike, love it...HTD! #6895257

Joy Rector December 15, 2008

simply gorgeous #6895289

Michael G. Marshall December 15, 2008

Terrific capture Mike! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Michael #6895374

Pat Gamwell December 15, 2008

Your light series is superb, Mike! #6895463

David Phalen December 15, 2008

Spectacular light, colors and details here Mike!! Beautiful!!

HTD!! #6895486

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 15, 2008

WOW Mike, BEAUUUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL!!! #6896117

Michael Umbreit December 15, 2008

Thanks so much for the comments! I'm not sure that this is my favorite shot of the Naperville lights but I thought it worked best with the "roads" theme. - Mike #6896241

Susan Fox December 15, 2008

Wow! Beautifully captured!!! Excellent exposure and details :-) #6896805

Michael Umbreit December 15, 2008

Susan - Thank You! - Mike #6896983

Corinne M. Thompson December 16, 2008

Beautiful theme entry Mike! #6898718

Dr Silly level-classic December 16, 2008

bEAUTIFUL NIGHT SHOT. :o)
#6899387

Michael Umbreit December 16, 2008

Corinne/Doc - Thanks for the comments! - Mike #6900133

Michael S. Baker December 16, 2008

Another nice capture of Naperville at Christmas!
Mike B- #6900935

Jean E. Hildebrant December 17, 2008

Beautiful!!! Congrat's on this theme winner, Mike! What a festive Christmas feel! #6903507

Corinne M. Thompson December 17, 2008

Congrats on your theme win Mike! #6903824

Michael Umbreit December 17, 2008

Mike/Jean/Corinne - Thanks so much! - Mike #6905590

Elida Gutierrez level-classic January 21, 2009

Winner in the group and here, you'll see.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7062922

Leslie McLain level-classic January 21, 2009

Well deserved finalist. A favorite. #7063223

Susan M. Hembree January 21, 2009

So cheerful and spirited, Mike! Congratulations! #7063985

Scott A. McDaniel January 21, 2009

This is awesome Mike. Makes me sad the holidays are over. Very well done. #7064105

Michael Umbreit January 21, 2009

Thanks! I miss the holiday lights myself. I wish I had gotten out more than I did. :-) Mike #7064379

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 21, 2009

Wonderful capture. Congrats on this lovely Finalist.

UB. #7065339

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 21, 2009

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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#7065679

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 21, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike. #7065794

Eivor Kuchta January 22, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Mike! #7067338

Tiia Vissak January 22, 2009

Congratulations! #7068973

Sam Britt January 22, 2009

Congratulations, terrific finalist, Mike. #7070543

Renee Doyle January 22, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Mike!! #7070562

Michael Umbreit January 22, 2009

Thanks everybody! I truly appreciate your encouragement! - Mike #7070656

Debra R. Harder January 23, 2009

What a wonderful night capture, Mike!! HUGE CONGRATS on your EXCELLENT finalist! Deb #7072861

Michael S. Baker January 23, 2009

Way to go, Mike. Congrats on this, and your other finalists images.
Mike B- #7073341

Jeana Clark January 24, 2009


I'm a tad tardy in my congratulations.....This Is
Wonderful work Mike!!!!!
An Excellent Finalist!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!

~J~ #7081986

frank w. degenhardt January 25, 2009

Mike- WTG my friend. Congratulations on being a Finalist with this wonderful picture. #7083683

Michael Umbreit January 25, 2009

Deb/Mike/Jeana/Frank - Thanks! I drove down this stretch of road a couple of nights ago and I was surprised to see the lights were still on. I would love to get some more night shots but I have my doubts that I will. It has been so cold lately. - Mike #7084009

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