The #RockCenter Tree

I can't help but post a Google+ auto awesome tree photo from last year (I discovered Google+ auto awesome on Day 29 of 31 days of holiday windows -- last December's project).   You have to love a sparkling tree surrounded by sparkling angels.

Twinkling #RockCenter Tree - 2013

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Here is the photo without the bling:

Rock Center Tree -- Without the Twinkle (2013)

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This photo is so perfect (to me that is) that I'm not sure why I went back this year,  But go back I did (several times in fact).  The closest shot I got to the above was a day time shot and I took it quickly as a group was trying to get their photo perfectly composed.  This creates some restlessness among the crowd that is waiting for their turn -- the not having one's pose figured out that is.  It's always a bit of a scrum at the top of the plaza.

The 2014 #RockCenter Tree

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Getting the Shot

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My favorite angel photo from this year  (last year's showed up on Day 24 so I am nothing if not consistent in timing).

#RockCenter Angel

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The tree has a phalanx of Security guards to protect it and the area has a cadre of #NYPD officers who answer questions, direct traffic, and (most importantly) protect us from those who would do us harm.

Tree Guard

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This year's main event shot at the "almost" end of a lovely day spent with my niece Julia and good friends that included a play, a delicious dinner, and a couple of meandering walks through NYC.  Best time of the year.

#RockCenter Tree - 2014

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Holidays in NYC 

#1:  Dressing Up for the Holidays NYC Style

#2:  An Enchanted Experience :: 1
#3:  An Enchanted Experience :: 2 (Rumpelstiltskin)
#4:  My Made with Code Tree
#5:  An Enchanted Experience :: 3 (Sleeping Beauty)

#6:  An Enchanted Experience :: 4 (Snow White)
#7:  Phoenix Rising
#8:  On Phoenix Wings
#9:  The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
#10: Send in the Chairs
#11: An Enchanted Experience :: 5 (Little Red Riding Hood)
#12: Red Ornaments
#13: Radio City All Decked Out
#14: Statue of Liberty
#15: Lights and Ornaments
#16:  Special Effects and Crowds
#17: Tiffany Couples
#18: Throwback Bear
#19: Window Watchers
#20:  Let's Make Movies
#21:  Fairy Tale
#22:  Artest Atelier
#23:  All the World's a Stage
#24:  Peace