Fairy lights are extremely symbolic of Christmas - even to the point of being dubbed 'Christmas lights', therefore, their symbolism mixed with the fake snow and the baubles falling out of the jar is a very Christmassy image. All of the components together could appear overwhelming, however the shallow depth of field almost layers each of these pieces of composition. The baubles themselves are primarily centred, and are dully lit by the iridescent glow of light behind them. This makes the focus of light interesting, due to the fact the baubles are reflective and have a shiny texture. Furthermore, the low aperture darkens the image itself, creating an effective blacked out background and focus that seemingly follows the rule of thirds. Overall, I believe this is an effective image that is reminiscent of a high end Christmas advert.
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