Yes, in the end, for many of us...it comes down to the presents. For me, that is what Christmas is all about. No, not just getting as much loot as you possibly can...(at least not the WHOLE reason), but it's also about giving to others, helping our our friends and family, and just being Human. I used to have no greater thrill then flying down the stairs and diving head-first into a pile of colorfully wrapped presents! After my son was born,, and he got older enough to enjoy the holiday, I found my thrill started coming from seeing him fly down the stairs and dive head-first into the presents! I guess it comes with age. But there's a small enjoyment that comes a few hours before the chaos begins...after Santa visits and leaves all the gifts under the tree, I enjoy the quiet beauty of the carefully wrapped boxes, with shiny bows and ribbons...glistening in the soft glow of the tree lights. that's what this image reminds me of - the quiet (before the storm!). The bow, perfectly tied and sitting on the ribbon, wrapped around a precious gift that my son will cherish for months to come.
Shot with Nikon D60 with an Exposure of 1/10 at f/4.8, ISO 1600. Nikon 55-200mm VR Lens. Levels adjusted in Photoshop Elements 7.0 (Yup, the cheap version).
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