The Christmas tree of Copenhagen, a photo from Kobenhavn, Est

Photographer's Note

Every town with self-respect must have a Christmas tree on the Town Square and Copenhagen no exception. In the background shows the walls to the Tivoli garden.

I would have expected the Salvation Army standing at the tree, singing carols, but instead there was musicians from South America – I guessed Peruvian but Jurgen said they properly came from Ecuador.

Added to the Winter hunt – Winter celebration

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Spoony (3539) 2004-12-10 15:42

Christmas time!!! ;)))
Beautiful tribute to this season. I love this christmas images. Well done Jeppe.

Porteplume (3996) 2004-12-10 16:14 [Comment]

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nwoehnl (122) 2004-12-10 16:29

Another nice one from the Tivoli area, Jeppe. The illuminated Christmas tree takes appropriate (off-)center stage, and the busy streetlife as well as the neon signs in the back are well rendered by the exposure. Good choice for the hunt.

hojper (2832) 2004-12-10 17:41

I like the way you got the word Tivoli in and the word Dansk - no doubt as to where in the world this is. A very good night shot Jeppe. You are practicing for the dark period I take it.

maphoto (8082) 2004-12-10 17:50

Very nice photo Jeppe, beautiful light in the tree, I like the completely black background, well done.

Steft (6109) 2004-12-10 18:48

Very cosy picture with a wonderful Christmas-atmosphere.

You managed very well to get the all the lights on the picture. They are really so sharp!

But don't you think that there would be more focus on both the people and the lights if you cropped a little bit on the left?

I'll post a workshop to show what I mean. I hope you'll appreciate it.

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Kenny10pin (19301) 2004-12-10 19:25

Great composition, the lighting is very good and the building is also well taken too, very nice and cold pic, but no snow

Aegean (2571) 2004-12-11 3:19

Nice night shot full of Christmas feeling Jeppe. Simple but effective composition!

Dinyar (704) 2004-12-11 4:44

This makes me want to go out and take a few night shots too. Its Christmas time out here in Japan too and although they dont celebrate Christmas, they sure know how to commercialise it.

Nicely done.

PixelTerror (0) 2004-12-11 5:09

Hi Jeppe, a good night shot that manages to have both the tree and the Tivoli entrance sharp, well done, just some bad luck with the head. If you don't mind I add it to my theme.

roshangar (1682) 2004-12-11 7:41

I like this daily life shot,I can feel the naturall atmpspher on the city ,thanks for sharing,over that your composition is good too.

sn00zie (2384) 2004-12-11 8:16

nice and christmasy! perfect for the holiday season Jeppe...

wish you a merry christmas (wishing you now as i shall be away for christmas hols)

jhm (191415) 2004-12-11 11:16

Very nice evening shot Jeppe, excellent composition with all the people on the market, I love this christmas images, peaceful picture.

Tue (71944) 2004-12-11 15:28

What a 'hyggeligt' picture! Thank you for showing me a little bit dansk jul :)
This Christmas Tree is much more beautiful than the one on the Dam Square in Amsterdam. The whole country is laughing about that ridiculous caricature of a Christmas tree. :D This one in Copenhagen looks really nice!

ChrisJ (152452) 2004-12-12 5:19

Hi Jeppe

Good graphism,& excellent contrast. Well managed lighting comditions. Good work!

alford (4001) 2004-12-14 2:30

Merry Christmas, Jeppe! Now I know how Christmas is like in Copenhagen. Your putting me in a mood for x'mas vacation. Nice lights here, and the presence of many people give you that feeling of a big festival or celebration going on (or coming soon). Thanks for sharing! rgds.

Nikofan (1090) 2006-08-08 17:56