Snaps by DanielDF
Christmas Lights — Evening Glow on the Front Porch
I captured this shot tonight after finally getting the Christmas lights set up — drawn to the warm mix of gold and emerald wrapping around the porch, shrubs, and trees. I took this long-exposure to catch the warm gold + emerald glow across the front porch, letting the lights paint the scene over a few seconds. The soft shimmer reflecting off the brick columns and balcony railings gave the whole house a calm seasonal atmosphere, while the darker sky held everything together in contrast.
Shot on the Sony A7IV + Voigtländer 35mm APO-Lanthar, 5 seconds, to let the lights breathe and create those layers of color and depth.
Edited in Lightroom Classic using my Freeman K64 RAW Base + Golden Glow Profile — aiming for a film-inspired holiday warmth while keeping the structure of the house crisp and the highlights under control.
💬 Would love any critique on composition, color balance, or how the glow and contrast come across. Does the warmth enhance the holiday feel, or should the highlights be tightened even more?
Christmas Lights — Evening Glow on the Front Porch
I captured this shot tonight after finally getting the Christmas lights set up — drawn to the warm mix of gold and emerald wrapping around the porch, shrubs, and trees. I took this long-exposure to catch the warm gold + emerald glow across the front porch, letting the lights paint the scene over a few seconds. The soft shimmer reflecting off the brick columns and balcony railings gave the whole house a calm seasonal atmosphere, while the darker sky held everything together in contrast.
Shot on the Sony A7IV + Voigtländer 35mm APO-Lanthar, 5 seconds, to let the lights breathe and create those layers of color and depth.
Edited in Lightroom Classic using my Freeman K64 RAW Base + Golden Glow Profile — aiming for a film-inspired holiday warmth while keeping the structure of the house crisp and the highlights under control.
💬 Would love any critique on composition, color balance, or how the glow and contrast come across. Does the warmth enhance the holiday feel, or should the highlights be tightened even more?