street lights over fifth street

every year, i have the idea that i will make it to the tree lighting ceremony in pioneer square. (it's always the day after thanksgiving.) every year, it is raining - and i skip it.

this year, it was not raining.

i wish i had skipped it anyway.

then again, i am awfully fond of this photo, so i guess there is a bright side. and now i won't wonder if i'm missing out, so i guess there is another.

Comments

[Tracy]

That s a great photo, Elizabeth! Last night hubby & I went to see the annual Christmas tree lighting on the town square... It always rains, but this year it didn't--hooray... LOL! Happy Week :o)

[Marcie]

Love the perfect simplicity of this image. Sounds like it was a good time?!?!?

[elizabeth @ retinal perspectives]

@marcie: alas, no. not fun at all. :(

[Meredith]

Aw, I'm sorry to hear that, Elizabeth :( But now you won't be wasting your emotional energy feeling like you "should" go next year. (I went to a tree lighting in my hometown when I was about 19, and was disappointed, too. It was basically a big let's-get-shopping materialistic thing, with a huge tree, yes, but the tree had very little character -- and I hate crowds.)

But you're right, not all is lost, with this classy, elegant shot!

[Liss]

A trip is never wasted if you came home with 1 photo you like.

[Gilly :)]

I am a fan these days of listening to my inner voice. Now you have just PROVEN you should listen to yours....lol

Next year, rent a movie and drink hot chocolate at home!! xo

[gayle]

At least now you know you weren't missing anything. Awesome shot!

[elizabeth @ retinal perspectives]

@gilly: yes, my inner voice did tell me to stay home. i was wondering why i was so unmotivated to head there. doggone it.