Tony's Takes Photography

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Holiday lights in iconic downtown Denver locations

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Denver's Union Station showing off its holiday light display. (© Tony’s Takes)
Denver’s Union Station showing off its holiday light display. (© Tony’s Takes)

I meant to share these before the start of the new year and forgot! The day before Christmas Eve I headed out very early in the morning to capture some of the holiday lights in the Mile High City. Two iconic spots were my prime focus – Union Station and the 16th Street Mall.

Both looked absolutely gorgeous in their brilliantly lit displays. At the mall, the famous Daniels & Fisher Tower was lit up in red and green. Union Station had a similar color scheme and a beautiful display out front.

Getting out there early meant a minimum of traffic and people – and parking was easy. 😉

Denver's Union Station showing off its holiday light display. (© Tony’s Takes)
Denver’s Union Station showing off its holiday light display. (© Tony’s Takes)
Denver's 16th Street Mall and the Daniels and Fisher Tower in holiday lights. (© Tony’s Takes)
Denver’s 16th Street Mall and the Daniels and Fisher Tower in holiday lights. (© Tony’s Takes)
Denver's 16th Street Mall and the Daniels and Fisher Tower in holiday lights. (© Tony’s Takes)
Denver’s 16th Street Mall and the Daniels and Fisher Tower in holiday lights. (© Tony’s Takes)

Merry Christmas from the Mile High City!

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The Denver City and County building lit up in holiday colors for the season. (© Tony’s Takes)
The Denver City and County building lit up in holiday colors for the season. (© Tony’s Takes)

The iconic holiday lighting of the Denver City and County Building. Truly is a fantastic sight, one of many here this time of season. I do wish you all very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year! Thank you very much for following me. In closing…

“Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”” ~ Luke 2: 8-14

The Mile High City on a cold winter’s morning

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The skyline of Denver, Colorado at night. (© Tony’s Takes)
The skyline of Denver, Colorado at night. (© Tony’s Takes)

I was feeling the need to take a ‘different’ photo excursion as I was getting burnt out on some of my regular places. One spot that I always say I should shoot more is downtown Denver. So, I headed out at 3:30 this morning and hit up a number of spots, including this popular location. It gives a fantastic view of the city and really shows off our amazing skyline. Despite all the city lights, you can even make out a few stars.