It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas

I love Christmas... there's something about the cold bite in the air juxtaposed with the spicy scents of nutmeg and cinnamon. Not to mention all of the shiny things - ornaments, lights, gift wrap...

To make this season extra special, I got myself an annual pass to Disneyland - not only the happiest place on earth, but also the singular place that turns me into a fantastically giddy five year-old princess. This also gives me a new venue to take photos, so I'm looking forward to the new inspiration!!

I traipsed around the park all day with only my 35mm lens in tow with a polarizing filter since I knew I would be distracted by jumping on my favorite rides. I still managed to capture some decent shots, despite the throngs of people. The lighting was also a hindrance for most of the day - it was incredibly cloudy over half the park and the other side was sunny blue skies. Looking back through the shots, I could have used a neutral density filter to adjust for some of the blown out skies. Hilariously, a Christmas gift arrived in the mail when I got home with a ND filter in it!!

I'll be headed back soon, hopefully on a day with fewer people stepping into my shots, although that's doubtful given the holiday season.