JoAnne & I : Celebrating my birthday on Christmas week

Some photographers recommend shooting pictures at a very close range - the closer the better.

I tried this advice with poinsettias in the background.
(See photos on left.)

Which do you prefer?

Dad & Stephen - Christmas shopping in New York City

Ann & Jonathan at the Mohegan Sun Casino

Stephen & John at Lego Display at Foxwoods

In a sling

Holding a picture of Kathleen & James

Christmas band concert

Mere & Pere

Snacking after the band concert

Stephen's Monopoly Challenge