Photography or a image I feel often captures those treasured moments in ones life but I also find that just like the act of writing our collective pictures can also be an art-form. The beauty and meaning of photograph can be expressed and shared in many ways including "by not using any words".

While I do like photography I used to share images when I could that I captured day to day events, the feedback was mostly positive and I continued sharing these "Ulog type" photos.

Almost every picture as a story to tell, or at least that is what I have often been told by some of my regular followers when I first started sharing photos on here.
To those who have often said and expressed that to me I would have to agree with them.

Today 26/12/2021 I share this capture.

Christmas Photography TinkerBell Chain Grip Christmas Figurine Dec 12 2016

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Images By: @simonjay

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Well yesterday was obviously Christmas and didn't want to make this long as most people will be spending their time with family and friends.
I had a great day with the family, some the presents were left unopened until much later as most of our attention came to chatting and working together to prepare all the different foods.

I honestly found that to be the most pleasant and fun part of Christmas, as it was so nice to have it all come together in the end and then all sit at the table enjoying all the food we prepped.
Which sadly when I think about it this doesn't happen enough anymore as we are all busy.

I don't believe that it should be Christmas that brings people together like this but I will still thank it for making this a possibility this year plus with great hope that this won't be anybody's last.
As some cannot be here because they are no longer in this world, while others couldn't make the visit thanks to the covid restrictions.

Regardless it seems I have made a pact with myself to try and make the next Christmas better, I know part of this as something to do with being older and so having more control and responsibility "if I so wish" on what happens on the day and so I hope to put in little more effort into making next years ones that tiny bit better.

As for the weather it was not a white Christmas this year but the day did remain a rather dark one just like today the outside was really cold but slightly milder today.

I know that many hate Christmas but I love it, not for the reason most people would probably think, and I believe many of those who do loath Christmas it's mostly because of all the stress that comes with it. For us we try and remove all that stress so that we can enjoy it and concentrate on what's most important, which is putting up the decorations together or making them together as a family or with friends. Next it's all about spending quality time with each other either over food some warm drinks or a movie etc. Apart from that nothing else really matters much, that includes presents they are a low priority.

There is always a tint of sadness in the air during Christmas whether it be lost loved ones or reflecting in life but we have remained mostly all positive and we shouldn't let such emotions make us not enjoy our time together.

In the end I feel I enjoyed Christmas more this year and some other family members said the same, I'm not sure why they enjoyed it more but honestly for me I think it came down to one simple thing.
I had a early shift on Christmas Eve and so I was out alot earlier and while work wanted me to stay longer in the end I said no and so being home early rarely ever happens for me now on Christmas so it was great to that extra time.
Christmas itself was alot more relaxed this time around and I believe this is because since a long time now I actually haven't had boxing day off.
And so with that it made Christmas a day free without that nagging voice in my head with all the things I can't do because I have to be fit for work the following day.

And so I guess when it comes down to it what made Christmas better this year was just the extra time to enjoy it, something so simple but it honestly made it so much better.
I really hope that next year it will be the same but I doubt the money hungry bosses will let their staff yet again get away with doing this again next year.
In the past the workers had both day's off it's time to bring this back, here's hoping.

Anyway as for the picture today I share one of a Christmas decoration found in at one of the shops, you may recognise the character from the Peter Pan movie or from her own stuff as the character as became wildly popular over the years.
This character is obviously Tinkerbell, here you can buy her as an ornament to place on your Christmas tree.
In this particular image we take a closer look at what this Tinkerbell holds which is a chain of sorts to place something else decorative to hold. I have to admit that the features crafted on this Tinkerbell ornament are well made, the ornament itself does look impressive.

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Other Captures

Christmas Photography Sky High Tree Dec 12 2016

Snow Photography Old Snow Covered Houses Dec 10th 2017

Food Photography, First Mince Pies, September 18 2017

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