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Welcome to 52Photos, a year in images 2011. 52Photos started in January of 2010 as an effort to capture 2010, one week at a time, through the eye of a camera lens. I've enjoyed the process immensely, and have been thankful for all the amazing feedback I've gotten as a response to my images, stories, and thoughts throughout the year. I'll be continuing with the blog through 2011 with a slightly new look, but still providing 52 images and some thoughts to go along with them. Technical to abstract, social commentary and just plain fun, you'll find a mix of topics, variety of images, and hopefully, something you will enjoy following along. I've had a number of people ask "where can I buy a print??". The answer is an easy one... select images are available by clicking here. Of course you can just send me a message too, I'd love to hear from ya!

-daniel gaines

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

'Tis the Season

Week 50


'Tis the Season
December 18, 2010

In this holiday season, its easy to see the ways people celebrate, often because it's on display on their lawn. Some do it with candlelit bags or nativity scenes, others with neon santas, reindeer, and apparently, pinwheels. I'm not being critical of the home above, mind you. I actually admire the clear dedication, time and energy it must have taken to construct such a display. I don't share the sense of style, but the sheer volume of lights is impressive.

I wonder what would happen if most of us dedicated the same time, energy, and money that it took to put on this array to finding ways of giving to those in need? A blanket drive for the homeless. Putting a couple dates on the calendar to serve in a shelter, or volunteering for a day with an organization fighting injustice here or abroad....

There are many reasons people celebrate this season. For me, it is the birth of Jesus. For you, maybe a significant event in history, your heritage and culture, or simply a time to be with and appreciate family.  Whatever you are celebrating, may it be joyful, may it be peaceful, and may you take some time to think about and serve someone next to you. You'll both be blessed by it.



image above taken with Canon 5DMII, 24-105 4L lens, 1 sec @ f11, ISO 100
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