My Family Christmas card 2015

The past few years I've been making X-mas cards from photos I took of family while on home visits.  I like using the card making software at Walgreens, online.  Then I just pick them up the next day at the local Walgreen's.  This one has my 5 grandkids ( Samantha, Mariah, Jordan, Ryan, Austin)  my daughter Lisa and her new husband Markus, my daughter Julie and I, and my 91 yr old Dad, John at the top.

S.B. Wharf Xmas tree 2015

Photographing Santa Barbara Wharf Xmas tree is my yearly tradition. I was up by 6am to get down to the wharf and catch the beautiful early morning light. I wanted to get there earlier to catch some of the sunrise but it was so cold..and dark earlier, couldn't get going.  Maybe another day catch the sunrise. It's been in the low 40's overnight and low 60's daytime here this week. I prefer our usual 70's in December here.  I have no problem getting in the Xmas spirit with warm weather lol.

 Here's some shots I came up with.  I like the color but I think I like the simple B&W shots enhanced with Photomatics and Nik software better.

S.B. Harbour with Trina

It was nice to visit with my friend Trina at the Harbour.  We are both so busy, so we appreciate it when we can touch base in such a beautiful relaxing setting. Had lunch (fish tacos) at Brophy's Alleyway spot and then nice walk down the break wall.

Trina:

Views at the Harbour:

 

  

Happy Holidays!