Christmas at Church

I know it's January ... but I just realized I haven't posted any of my Christmas photos from the church.  Here are a couple that I snagged on Christmas Eve.

Children's moment

Long Exposure and Candles

Due to a very tragic accident, there has been a candlelight vigil on my street this week.  Tonight I discretely (and respectfully) went out to try to grab a photo of the candles and practice some long exposure night photography.

The candles on my street, leading to the end of the street with the Christmas lights in the background.

Same photo with some decreased vibrance, a pseudo B&W effect

OUTTAKE: UPS truck drove down the street right after the shutter clicked open.  Cool effect, but not what I wanted.