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Tomte [Holidays (Details / Macro) Flower Photography]

© Christine Greenspan
Deluxe Website: christinegreenspanphotos.com

Tomte

Uploaded: December 14, 2021 12:25:39 | Entered: December 14, 2021 04:25:39

Description

When I was a kid, my Swedish grandfather told me the most magical stories about the tomte who lived in his garden, under the green beans. I was never lucky enough to see him, but this is how I imagine him at Christmas. :)

Exif: Camera: Canon Canon EOS 50D; Shutter Speed: 1/30; Aperture: f/7.1; ISO: 800; Orientation: 1; Date: 2021:12:13 21:24:33

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 14, 2021 1

Love the story and capture. Such a great memory for you from grandfather. Love this. Magical! #1773823

Teresa Burnett level-classic December 14, 2021 0

Beautiful and yes, magical! Love the image and love the story! I think we will see this one again! #11949939

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe December 14, 2021 0

Thanks very much, Tammy and Teresa! #11949940

Terry Korpela level-deluxe December 14, 2021 0

Nicely Done Christine! #11949955

Heidi Psinas level-classic December 14, 2021 0

Wonderful! Brings me a warm smile! Love! #11949958

Kenny Metro level-classic December 14, 2021 0

Awesome comp and holiday image, Christine! What a great and creative way to bring a memory and a wonderful story to life. :) #11949959

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe December 14, 2021 0

Many thanks, Terry, Heidi, and Kenny! #11949962

Janet Criswell level-classic December 14, 2021 0

I agree with Kenny! Wonderful image and memory! #11949975

Elias A. Tyligadas level-deluxe December 14, 2021 0

This is so beautiful and cute arrangement, Christine! Exquisite image, photo and presentation! #11950005

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 14, 2021 0

Love this, Christine. Such a great character with fantastic composition. #11950047

Kelley J. Heffelfinger level-deluxe December 14, 2021 0

Fabulous comp, colors, and treatment, Christine! Thanks for the description! I imagine him the same! #11950069

Su Sana E. P level-classic December 15, 2021 0

Filled with such lovely sentiments, this is a great, creative and beautiful image, Christine!! Feels so good looking at it. :) #11950116

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe December 15, 2021 0

Thanks very much, Janet, Elias, Bojan, Kelley, and Su Sana! #11950128

Leslie McLain level-classic December 16, 2021 0

Adorable holiday capture, Christine. #11950341

Rudi Reiner level-classic December 16, 2021 0

Cannot get cuter than this! #11950373

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 17, 2021 0

Love your story about your grandfather, Christine, and love this image to go with it! #11950543

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 18, 2021 0

So very creative and charming, Christine! I love this!! #11950894

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe December 19, 2021 0

Thanks so much, Leslie, Rudi, Terry and Martha! #11951029

Kelley J. Heffelfinger level-deluxe February 01, 2022 0

Big congratulations on your First Place Gold Win, Christine! #11960515

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 01, 2022 0

Congrats on your adorable First Place win, Christine! #11960521

Natasha Pliss level-classic February 01, 2022 0

Congratulations on your cutest First Place Winner, Christine!! #11960531

Terry Korpela level-deluxe February 01, 2022 0

Congratulations on your First Place Winner Christine!!! #11960538

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 01, 2022 0

If this isn't pure holiday fun and charm than I don't know what is! :-) Congrats on your wonderful 1st place win Christine! fave #11960586

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 01, 2022 0

So lovely and magical! Congratulations on your delightful First Place Winner,Christine! #11960593

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 01, 2022 0

Huge Congratulations on this well deserved First Place Win, Christine! I knew we would see this one again! #11960613

Gail Sullivan level-classic February 01, 2022 0

Congrats, Christine! #11960647

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe February 01, 2022 0

Really appreciate the comments! Thank you so much, Kelley, Terry, Natasha, Terry, Joannie, Ujjwal, Teresa, and Gail! #11960668

Kenny Metro level-classic February 01, 2022 0

Congrats on your awesome First Place Winner, Christine!!! :) #11960690

Janet Criswell level-classic February 01, 2022 0

Congrats on your well-deserved 1st Place win, Christine! #11960709

Jacquie Palazzolo level-classic February 01, 2022 0

Lovely work, Christine! Love this and your reminiscing. Congrats on a well deserved GOLD!! #11960725

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 01, 2022 0

Great to see this one again, Christine. Congratulations! #11960756

Elias A. Tyligadas level-deluxe February 01, 2022 0

Huge Congratulations for your First Place Winner, Christine!! #11960807

Lori A. Nevers level-classic February 02, 2022 0

Congrats on your 1st Place Winner, Christine! #11960972

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe February 02, 2022 0

Thanks so much, Kenny, Janet, Jacquie, Bojan, Elias, and Lori! Your comments are very much appreciated. #11960988

Martha R. Mazon level-classic February 02, 2022 0

So great to see this charmer again, Christine! Congratulations on the First Place win! #11961106

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 02, 2022 0

Congrats Christine on this wonderful, storytelling Win!! #11961166

Heidi Psinas level-classic February 03, 2022 0

Congrats! Love! #11961287

Rudi Reiner level-classic February 08, 2022 0

Congratulations Christine, great too see this shot again! #11962377

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