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Fun Photo Friday — Christmas on the Pecos Favorites

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Christmas on the Pecos

It’s Fun Photo Friday time, and this will wrap up this year’s Christmas lighting special. Before you get to the photo gallery, however, here are some particular favorites of mine. The next photograph is a rather abstract reflected light image from our Pecos River voyage:

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Christmas on the Pecos

I particularly enjoy the symmetry of this next reflection shot:

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Christmas on the Pecos

And this next shot would make a great Christmas card, I would think:

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Christmas on the Pecos

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Christmas on the Pecos — Part 4

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End of the Ride — Returning to the Pecos River Village

I’ve given tips before on how to photograph Christmas lights. For a refresher, here are a few articles:

Photographing Outdoor (and Indoor) Christmas Lights Fun Photo Friday — Christmas Lights 2013 And even a lesson on Available Light Photography Without a Tripod

On today’s photo gallery/slide show, click on any image below to see the shot data for that photograph, which will include ISO, f-Stop, shutter speed, and focal length (in 35mm...

Christmas on the Pecos — Part 3

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Christmas Tree Mirror

The cost for the Christmas on the Pecos river cruise varies by age and day of the week. Children 12 and under ride for $10 Sunday through Thursday, $15 on Friday and Saturday. For 13 and up the cost is $15 in the cheap nights and $20 during the prime Friday and Saturday evenings.

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The Four Wise Guys of Christmas

Is it worth it for 40 minutes? I think so. In fact, I wouldn’t mind doing this again someday. I know kids will certainly enjoy it.

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Christmas on the Pecos

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Christmas on the Pecos — Part 2

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Christmas on the Pecos

The boat tour for Christmas on the Pecos runs about 45 minutes.

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Christmas on the Pecos

Three boats were available this year, and the seating capacities were 15, 40, and 45. We were on the largest, Bella Sera.

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Christmas on the Pecos

The light show starts out a bit sparse, but about halfway along the length of the cruise things start picking up nicely. The following two shots were taken shortly after leaving the Pecos River Village:

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Christmas on the Pecos

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Christmas on the...

Christmas on the Pecos — Part 1

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25th Anniversary of Christmas on the Pecos

Time for what has become sort of an annual tradition here at the blog — Christmas light photography — but this time with a travel twist. This week I’m going to not only give you five articles, but I’m going to take you to Carlsbad, New Mexico, for a Christmas light boat ride along the Pecos River.

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Christmas on the Pecos

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Christmas on the Pecos, which originates from the Pecos River Village. Ursula has talked abo...

Fun Photo Friday — Astoria Part 3

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Towering Steel

Today’s Fun Photo Friday finishes up our tour of Astoria with the favorites below. Next up for the Crown Princess was Vancouver Island, which we’ll begin next week.

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Lunch at Fort George Brewery + Public House

You’ll recall from Monday that after our hike into town both Ursula and I were feeling a bit peckish. So, after passing the remnants of Fort Astoria (also known as Fort George) . . .

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Fort George/Fort Astoria

We stopped at the Fort George Brewery + Public House. This was at the recommendation of a brewer at their adjoining brewery, and I even tried his recommended brew with lunch.

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Fort George Brewery + Public House

I later was pleasantly surprised to find out that the brewer checked to see if...

Moving from Astoria Riverwalk to Downtown

I’d Hate to have to Trim this Bush

Still on the Astoria Riverwalk, peering over the trees once you near the Columbia River Maritime Museum, you’ll see the 90-year-old Astoria Column. This 125-foot/38-meter column sits atop a 600-foot/180-meter hill southeast of town. The column has a mural that spirals upwards from the base. This mural, if laid straight, would measure over 500 feet/150 meters.

Astoria Column

Shortly after passing the Maritime Museum we turned south into main section of town i...

Fun Photo Friday — Astoria Part 2

That started from the tropic port Aboard this tiny ship

In today’s Fun Photo Friday I present some more favorites from around town:

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More Images of the Captain George Flavel House Museum

Captain George Flavel House Museum

The Captain George Flavel House Museum is worth the price of admission and a leisurely walk — both around and through. Tickets are purchased in the nearby carriage house. Here is an view of the back of the Flavel House:

Captain George Flavel House back view

The grounds are also quite photo-worthy, as you can see here:

The grounds of the Captain George Flavel House

No flash photography is allowed inside, so you have to get creative with your camera controls....