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Christmas in the windows · 07:11 PM

These Christmas scenes are being displayed in the windows of The Bay department store downtown Toronto. The last one was the reflecting pool serving as a skating ring of Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall.
My apologies. The pics were taken with the D7000 because my K-x is being loaned. All were at ISO 1600 to 3200

**Bob Harris** · 12-07-2011, 08:42 PM

Fun and festive series, really enjoyed viewing them. I bet the children love these, how fun. Great job on the skating rink, really beautiful. TFS

**Sailor** · 12-08-2011, 07:35 AM

Nice shots that bring back memories when our family would drive to downtown St. Louis after Thanksgiving to see the displays at Famous-Barr and Sticks, Bayer and Fuller - alas no more. These buildings are either hulks or shadows of what they used to be.

Jer

eddie1960 · 12-08-2011, 07:38 AM

Excellent shot of the rink. I'll be down there later today to pick something up at city hall.

Nick · 12-08-2011, 02:02 PM

Bob, Sailor and Eddie: Thank you so much for your kind words. I feel encouraged.
BTW, what do you think about this one? It's not symmetrical, but I like the curves.

eddie1960 · 12-09-2011, 06:22 AM

I like that too. you must have caught this right after the ice was cleaned nice reflections. i was by city hall yesterday, it doesn't look any where near this nice in daylight.

**dcmsox2004** · 12-09-2011, 07:50 PM

very nice captures of these holiday displays.... regardless of dslr..... dave m

JJD2500 · 12-10-2011, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Nick

These Christmas scenes are being displayed in the windows of The Bay department store downtown Toronto. The last one was the reflecting pool serving as a skating ring of Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall.
My apologies. The pics were taken with the D7000 because my K-x is being loaned. All were at ISO 1600 to 3200

These are great! I'm curious if these were shot through the store window? Also, what is the aprox. scale of the figures?

Nick · 12-11-2011, 08:56 AM

Eddie: It's a combination of timing and luck. Better go down there early evening. When the ice surface ploughed by the blades and the rink crowded, there is no reflection.

JD: the scenes are displayed in the windows, figures are about 20 to 30cm, I think. Shots were made with a 10-20mm Sigma at about 1 meter distance.

eddie1960 · 12-11-2011, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by Nick

Eddie: It's a combination of timing and luck. Better go down there early evening. When the ice surface ploughed by the blades and the rink crowded, there is no reflection.

JD: the scenes are displayed in the windows, figures are about 20 to 30cm, I think. Shots were made with a 10-20mm Sigma at about 1 meter distance.

had to be there early otherwise the bloody office closes at 4:15

must be nice 8:30 to 4:15

I'll trek by on my way home in the next week or so It's usually getting dark if not dark already by the time i do that

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12-08-2011, 02:02 PM	#5
Nick Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 485 Original Poster	Christmas Bob, Sailor and Eddie: Thank you so much for your kind words. I feel encouraged. BTW, what do you think about this one? It's not symmetrical, but I like the curves. Attached Images

12-11-2011, 08:56 AM	#9
Nick Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 485 Original Poster	Reflecting pool &figures in the window Eddie: It's a combination of timing and luck. Better go down there early evening. When the ice surface ploughed by the blades and the rink crowded, there is no reflection. JD: the scenes are displayed in the windows, figures are about 20 to 30cm, I think. Shots were made with a 10-20mm Sigma at about 1 meter distance.

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12-07-2011, 08:42 PM	#2
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Fun and festive series, really enjoyed viewing them. I bet the children love these, how fun. Great job on the skating rink, really beautiful. TFS

12-08-2011, 07:35 AM	#3
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Nice shots that bring back memories when our family would drive to downtown St. Louis after Thanksgiving to see the displays at Famous-Barr and Sticks, Bayer and Fuller - alas no more. These buildings are either hulks or shadows of what they used to be. Jer

12-08-2011, 07:38 AM	#4
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Excellent shot of the rink. I'll be down there later today to pick something up at city hall.

12-09-2011, 06:22 AM	#6
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	I like that too. you must have caught this right after the ice was cleaned nice reflections. i was by city hall yesterday, it doesn't look any where near this nice in daylight.

12-09-2011, 07:50 PM	#7
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	very nice captures of these holiday displays.... regardless of dslr..... dave m

12-10-2011, 08:38 PM	#8
JJD2500 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 63	Originally posted by Nick These Christmas scenes are being displayed in the windows of The Bay department store downtown Toronto. The last one was the reflecting pool serving as a skating ring of Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall. My apologies. The pics were taken with the D7000 because my K-x is being loaned. All were at ISO 1600 to 3200 These are great! I'm curious if these were shot through the store window? Also, what is the aprox. scale of the figures?

12-11-2011, 10:42 AM	#10
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Originally posted by Nick Eddie: It's a combination of timing and luck. Better go down there early evening. When the ice surface ploughed by the blades and the rink crowded, there is no reflection. JD: the scenes are displayed in the windows, figures are about 20 to 30cm, I think. Shots were made with a 10-20mm Sigma at about 1 meter distance. had to be there early otherwise the bloody office closes at 4:15 must be nice 8:30 to 4:15 I'll trek by on my way home in the next week or so It's usually getting dark if not dark already by the time i do that