(first version published January 26, 2022)

Winter proves to be the most difficult season to produce creative ICM images. I find barren trees set against expanses of white snow much more suited to a minimalistic photo style, with ICM options somewhat limited.

This year I decided to ‘branch out’ as it were, and explore the festive lights that adorn our neighborhoods, streets and parks over the holiday period.

Following are images I took when visiting such a park, with lights embellishing tree limbs and a Christmas ‘tunnel’ installed for the enjoyment of children and adults alike. Although purely experimental I was quite pleased with the results. As can be seen in the tree images a range of techniques and motions were used to create different and interesting effects.

The results will certainly provide me food for thought and ideas when next winter rolls along.