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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 799 N: 9736] (38863)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-24
Categories: Daily Life, Artwork, Event, Decisive Moment, Mood
Camera: Minolta Z1
Exposure: f/3.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Christmas time [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-25 5:21
Viewed: 578
Points: 34
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Found these "stars" at the Weihnachtsmarkt in Münster. Her red hair fits nicely in the surrounding stars to be sold. At least it's a colourful picture to cheer up these christmas days!

Have nice days dear TL-fellows!

PS-talk: only added frame and text.


Weihnachtsmarkt
In many towns in Germany and in Austria, Advent is usually ushered in with the opening of the town's Christmas market or Weihnachtsmarkt, in the southern parts of Germany and in Austria often also called Christkindlmarkt or Christkindelsmarkt (Ger. literally, Christ child market). Generally held in the town square and pedestrian zones, the market combines food and drink in the open air, shopping and pageantry as well as tradition. On opening night and, in some towns, every night, onlookers welcome the Christkind, or Christ child, in the form of a golden-haired angel played by a local youth.

Some of the most popular items at the Market are the Nativity Scene (also known as a crèche or crib); Zwetschgamännla (figures made of decorated dried plums); Nussknacker (carved Nutcrackers); Gebrannte Mandeln or candied, toasted almonds; assorted cookies like Lebkuchen and Magenbrot Christstollen or Stollen, a sort of egg bread with candied fruit; and not least, Glühwein, hot mulled wine (with or without a shot of brandy), or Eierpunsch, to keep the body going in the cold winter air. Many other homemade crafts and toys, books, and more or less useful gadgets can be found at a Christkindlmarkt.

The most famous Christmas markets are held in the cities of Nuremberg, Munster,Dresden, and Stuttgart, making them very popular tourist stops. The Nuremberg and Dresden markets draw each year about two million, the Stuttgart market attracts more than three million visitors. Other well known markets are held in Cologne, Bonn, Lübeck and Vienna, Salzburg and Villach.

(text Wikipedia.com)
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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3362 W: 86 N: 2738] (18097)
  • [2006-12-25 7:06]

Hallo Hans.
Very nice Christmas Picture.
The girl completed the image.
Have a wonderful day.
Jan

Like Magda says, We are ALL stars on TL! Fabulously colorful, happy, busy with paper and ribbons! I love this! Great shot Hans and perfect for Christmas!
B-)
Linda

Hello Hans,
Wishing a merry christmas and a happy new year
best wishes
cheers
Tony

Hi Hans,

Such a colourful and cheerful Christmas photo!!! It really makes your day!!! :))

Very well done and TFS
Constantinos

Vibrant and colourful. I've heard about these Christmas markets. They sell Stollen in our shops over Christmas time as well. Never tried it though. Had Gluhwein before. Nice in winter. Enjoy the holidays.

Nice picture, very colorfull and convinient for this time of the year.

Best wishes for christmas and New year.

Darko

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2006-12-25 16:36]

Hello my dear Hans...

There are lots of stars here... beautiful colourations!!! excellent framing too... :) I love stars, especially looking at them like this, :) Nice composition my friend, thanks for sharing

Have a great day!!! :D

Cheers,
Sweety

Gee! Hard to find more colorfull!
Nice setting! She sell stars to everybody :)
I enjoy that! Merry Christmas!

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3046 W: 568 N: 3415] (15131)
  • [2006-12-26 0:26]

Hi Hans,
A place for strolling in search of material to make pretty things, Christmas cards for example! Very pleasant image with a happy and creative mood! Best wishes to you! Annie

Hi Hans,
Very beautiful Christmas shot.Vivid colours.Well composed.TFS.
Merry Christmas and happy new year 2007.

hAyAti

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-12-26 11:20]

Hello Hans,
this is a wonderful composition for the Season. Very well composed and the framing is excellent.
Just the tought of Christmas markets make me home sick ;-).
TFS..Sky

Very nice and original compo, excellent colours and framing. Great Christmas atmosphere. Very nice and unusual.

TFS,
Andreea

Hello Hans, it really is an attractive crafty store with the red head in the middle makes for a complete composition ;)

Great work.

Yan :)

ps: many thx for your sweet words on "Happy Holidays!" :) Best wishes!

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3209 W: 225 N: 6904] (27379)
  • [2006-12-27 20:40]

Hi Hans, what a colourful scene, well captured.
I've been away with the rellies from England and I am slowing relaxing again now they've gone. I hope your Christmas went well for you. It was nice and sunny and we had a great day eating and drinking outside!!
Janice

Hi Hans. What a bright and cheerfull shot, an explosion of colours. Well spotted. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil.

Colorful scene.
Thank you for sharing.
Happy New Year
bye Aga

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  • logios Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 120 W: 28 N: 279] (1856)
  • [2006-12-29 17:36]

Hi Hans

Excellent Christmas picture, with amazing colors.
Happy New Year
Best regards
Ioannis

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