Christmas For Me - If you were to ask my grandfather what Christmas was like back in the days, he would probably begin by narrating how much has changed through the years in comparison to his childhood memories. I’m subjected to his inspiring tales each holiday yet it’s this type of wisdom that brings focus to the fact that this time is about spending moments with the ones you love and the ones who love you.

A lot can happen in a minute let alone a year so reaching the end of the year should be more about counting the number of family members that we still have with us instead of the number of gifts under the tree. Equally, it’s also about showing appreciation for what we have instead of lusting after the things that we want but above all, Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

It’s not that I don’t appreciate a great gift but it bares more significance when I have the presence of family to share the joy of opening one. I love my family, my friends, my job and the opportunity that this thing called blogging has allowed me to meet some amazing people. I’m thankful for all of that and more. (Photograph by Jorge Quinteros)

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Bokeh, derived from the Japanese word “bokeaji” meaning “fuzzy” and it refers to the area of a photograph that is out of focus. The technique itself is more recognizable than the actual name for it and it has been garnering some well deserved attention lately. When executed in combination with superb lighting and color, you’re able to capture some really stunning images and I’ve gathered some of my favorite in this Flickr Gallery. (photograph by Leon Truong)

2 years ago  /  Notes