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This contest has turned out smaller than I had expected – perhaps a sign that everyone is out taking pictures with new gear they got for Xmas. I know I did 

First, honorable mentions:

Robin Lew, for this mesmerizing photo. I cannot figure out whether it is a scale replica, or the real thing. Well seen and photographed.


Markus, and the TreeLiminator Girl. Funny and cheeky.


Margaret Lew, and her Xmas shopping spree. Whether you wear flipflops or felt boots, it seems that the queues are the same everywhere


Third place:
Todd Merport – and the charming Nativity scene. Well composed, nice choice of B&W and a touch of sweet humour.



Second place to Markus Grompe.
I don’t know where Bellwald is, but looking at your photo, I would like to visit it one day.



The winning shot is the three Santas, by Jarek M

I loved this photo from the first moment I saw it, more than six years ago. A textbook example how desaturating everything but the main subject strengthens a composition. Plus, I like the twist in this photo – in most cases, people are waiting for Santa.
Over to you Jarek.

Big thanks to all the participants, and best wishes for the coming new year 2017 .

Thanks for the HM. Congrats to winners. That scene is a scale model. In fact, 1:12 scale.

Thank you very much for awarding my photo the fist place; much appreciated.

Best Regards and Happy New Year

Jarek

Congratulations to the winners! There were not many photos submitted but still there was a great variety of Christmas celebrations.
Thanks for the Honorable Mention! A nice holiday surprise for me.

Margaret Lew