Santa, Rudolph and sleigh - Merry Christmas

As I cast about the house looking for a subject for a Christmas post I came upon this little model of Santa, Rudolph and his present-laden sleigh. We couldn't recall when or why we had bought it though there must have been a reason. The best we could do was assume it was to decorate the Christmas cake in a manner that would please the grandchildren. As I put it on a black background and pointed ny macro lens at it I couldn't help but feel sorry for Rudolph. He had clearly been deserted by all the other reindeers and the reponsibility for pulling the sleigh fell solely on him.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10

Christmas yarn bombing

The yarn bombers of Ross on Wye have had a very full year. In addition to their regular Easter, autumn, Halloween, Remembrance and Christmas offerings they also had the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and the Queen's passing as themes. The photograph above is one of the Chrismas-themed pieces decorating the town and putting a smile on the face of all who see them. It shows Father Christmas with presents at his feet, flanked by a snowman and Rudolph with his red nose. Behind them (and giving support!) is a Chrismas tree decorated with tinsel and surmounted by the star of the Christmas story. The pillar box on which the tableau is mounted is an aged, slightly leaning, but still functioning example next to the Market House.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Nikon Z 5