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The Ghost of Jacob Marley

December 16, 2013December 17, 2013Posted in Copyright 2013 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved., Events and Fairs, PhotographyTagged A Christmas Carol, Dickens Fair 2013, San Jose Nature Photographer2 Comments

“I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it, link by link and yard by yard, while on Earth, and now I will never be rid of it, any more than you will ever be rid of yours!” The Ghost of Jacob Marley speaking to Ebenezer Scrooge

I couldn’t get a good photo of this character last year no matter how I tried so, my goal for this year was to get a decent photo of him this year, and to photograph a few characters I missed. This actor plays this character brilliantly! I got goose-bumps listening to his scene.

Here are a few more photos related to A Christmas Carol, and Ebenezer Scrooge from this years Dickens Fair

Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit taking tea with several ladies…

Ebenezer Scrooge with Bob Cratchit and a Gentleman…I don’t know who this character is, but he was a ham for the camera.

Ebenezer Scrooge at the office of Scrooge and Marley…

The Ghost of Jacob Marley warning Scrooge of the awful fate that awaits him…

The Ghost of Jacob Marley tells Scrooge he will have 3 visitors over the next 3 nights…

The Ghost of Christmas Past…

The Ghost of Christmas Past-profile

The Ghost of Christmas Present with Scrooge…

I’m happy with the images I made this year, but I did miss a few characters again like the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Which just means I have to go again next year. 🙂

Nikon D700| Nikkor 24-70mm G| SB600 on camera-more to follow

A Waltz at Fezziwigs

December 12, 2013December 12, 2013Posted in California, Events and Fairs, Photography, TravelTagged Charles Dickens, Dickens Fair, San Jose Nature Photographer, TravelLeave a comment

My friend Alex and I arrived at the Dickens Fair just at opening and went straight to Fezziwig’s & Company to get our gear out and ready to take photographs of the extraordinary people and costumes we were about to see. Little did we know that about to begin was a wonderful Waltz!

After the first Waltz they invited the guest (us) to take a turn with an experienced dancer (read actor)

Alex and I both opted out and took photos of the wonderful characters, and costumes instead. The musicians were fantastic. Not a note or beat missed. I wish I could play the piano as well.

Isn’t that mustache and Top Hat something, and look at those curls in her hair! Imagine how long that took. More than I spend on my hair I’m sure.

A gentleman, and gracious teacher.

mtf

Nikon D700| Nikkor 24-70mmG| SB600- On camera flash| Daly City, California Dickens Fair

Bewick’s Wren

December 11, 2013Posted in PhotographyLeave a comment

Bewick’s Wren, originally uploaded by CircadianReflections Photography.

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D300s| Nikkor 300mm @f9| 1/200 sec| ISO 400| Manual Priority| Center Weighted Metering

Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve

San Francisco California

December 10, 2013December 10, 2013Posted in California, Copyright 2013 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved., Photography, TravelTagged Holidays, San Francisco; Night Photography, San Jose Nature Photographer, TravelLeave a comment

San Francisco California, originally uploaded by CircadianReflections Photography.

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After spending a delightful morning and afternoon at the Dickens Fair my friend Alex and I headed up to the city to photograph the skyline all lit up for Christmas. It’s a bit hard to tell here, but the Trans America (Pyramid Bldg) has a red light on top for Christmas. Also, in this photo are the towers of Embarcardero Center, the Ferry Building, and way over to the right is Nob Hill. I was freezing! It dipped to the mid-30’s while we were photographing here.

The Traveler-December 8, 2013

December 9, 2013Posted in PhotographyLeave a comment

The Traveler-December 8, 2013, originally uploaded by CircadianReflections Photography.

The Traveler went to the Dicken’s Fair in Daly City, CA on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. While there he spied this Sea Man’s pub. Custom was slow, but no matter; the Gin was being poured…or should I say Sipped liberally by the proprietress.