Christmas is a time for families to come together and celebrate. It's a time for sharing stories, eating good food, and giving gifts to one another. But most of all, it's a time for being with those we love. For the retail industry, it's of course about making sure you buy a lot of gifts, especially for those not super religious, there's something commercial about Christmas that makes us all feel awkward this year. Not sure if Santa comes knocking on your door!

There are plenty of benefits to putting up a Christmas tree. For one, it's a great way to get into the holiday spirit and get your home ready for all the upcoming festivities. Are you thinking about putting up a Christmas tree this year? If so, you're not alone - according to a recent survey, almost 60% of people say they plan to put up a tree this Christmas. But beyond that, studies have shown that having a Christmas tree in your home can actually boost your mood and overall happiness levels.

But before you go out and buy a tree, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, make sure you have enough space for the tree - it needs to stand upright and not be too close to any furniture or other objects. Second, decide what kind of tree you want - natural or artificial, or even artistic. That's what I am for. There are pros and cons to either, so it's important to choose the right one for you. Finally, make sure you have all the necessary supplies on hand - including lights, decorations, and a sturdy stand. Maybe Flashlights?

With these tips in mind, you're sure to have a great experience setting up your Christmas tree this year!
I myself look for a non-plant-killing nor plastic way of a Christmas tree happiness. Let's make it purely made of light and leave it outside I guess.

The featured Light Painting image you see is a 128 seconds-long single-exposure time photograph. The camera was set to ISO 50 and the Laowa 12mm Zero D F2.8 Lens was set to F8 / F16.

First I used a simple acrylic light with a flashlight in strobe mode attached to it and moved it in the shape of the branches left and right. Then I used an RGB flashlight for the stars shining straight into the lens. That's when I changed the F-Stop up to F16. Not talking about a Fighter jet.

Light painting is a photographic technique in which exposures are made by moving a hand-held light source while taking a long exposure photograph. The technique can be used to create various effects, such as adding streaks of light to a photo or creating "light drawings." This is what happened here. I drew that tree into the forest. It was there only for those 128 seconds while drawing it. This also never ever in its complete appearance. Only in parts, one could see it at once. The magic of Light Painting.

What you see here is the test shot of the area I was set up for my Light Tree when it snowed early this year. It's not too far from where I live in a nearby forest. Since I hope for more snow to come in the next weeks I share this here. I really hope I can get out to the snow again and create more Light Paintings in the snow.