"Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles."-Unknown
There is a marvelous exhibit of giant Christmas bulbs at 101 California street in San Francisco. That is the downtown area, right at the Business and Financial district, and it is a really, really festive and charming way to celebrate the season! It is such a nice change from the usual bland gray skyscrapers. A nice splash of color for the cold, days of late autumn. It is going to be really brisk and cold the next week or so. Just in time for the holidays. YIKES. Snow levels are going to be down to the 2500 foot level, which means the Bay Area peaks will see a dusting of snow. As much as I am looking forward to it, I know for some it will be a dismal thought. I imagine this bit of color will lift spirits, at least a little. :)
Lets see some other decorations I spotted around town and beyond...
Christmas Tree in Union Square, San Francisco
Holiday banners in downtown Berkeley
Cute little reindeer at the Holiday Fantasy In The Woods, Tilden Park, Berkeley
Holiday wreath, Old Sacaramento, California 2007
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"The Big Red Christmas Bulb"
San Francisco, California
December 11th, 2008
Noon
12 comments:
Wow! I love the ornament in the first pic!
I played too :)
You captured some wonderful holiday venues! The big ornament is stunning, and the tree very festive. I don't know why my town couldn't do something but thankfully the nearby community did. Tomorrow, we may be decorated with snow!
That is one awesome big red ornament! Your photos are always perfection! Well if it snows in the mountains, you can enjoy it from afar! :)
Beautiful festive photos! I love the giant red ball!
Thank you for stopping by my blog :-).
I so wish I could walk or drive around the Bay Area with you - the place is always full of beautiful things for your camera and her artist's eye to capture. Ah, maybe someday!
San Fransico in Christmas decoration ! How lovely ! I was there in summer of course, lol !
Some great photos here, Carly. I would especially like to see the giant Christmas ornaments in person.
The reflection of the buildings in the giant bauble does indeed smile and so did I :)
All great shots but my favorite is the last...love the red and green with the brincks and wood.
Great shots Carly! I like the first one best, that's really unique. I signed up to play this week but don't think I'm going to make it this time.
I love that mega-ornament!
Thanks for commenting on my entry. I must say, you are the best challenge host! Between this and the Monday shoot, you're always there with comments - I appreciate that!
I keep meaning to respond to a couple of your posts about things political/economic, but haven't had time. Now that I'm essentially snowed in though...
Happy holidays!
Terri
I just love the Big Red Christmas Ball!!! Very cool subject & image~
Marie
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