Christmas City, 2005 Take II

Isaiah welcoming the first tour group of around 20 to Christmas City.

The distraught Jewish couple Ruben and Rebbecca who lament about the crowds here for the registration.

This was also the roll that Teri and I played. We tag teamed with this couple.

Isaiah #2 bringing in another group...

This is a larger group.

The tent maker shows his wares.

The basket weavers.

The cloth sellers.

Homeless beggar children outside Herod's palace.

The local potter.

King Herod exclaiming, "I'm King!" (referring to the Christ child).

The local net mender...

Mary and Rebbecca. Pregnant with Christ and John.

The spice lady.

Joseph is surprised by a visit from The Angel of the Lord while working in his shop.

The lamp ladies...

The woman at the well.. striking a pose for us. :)

The bread makers.

The blacksmith in action.

The local Jewish dancers in the city.

The fabric loom lady.

Isaiah trying to find room at the Inn for our guests.

"Can't you read the sign! No room! Now go Away!"

The Shepherd's in the fields.

Some of their flocks.

The full manger scene. Although we shoot for historical accuracy, yes.. we added the wise men.. just to meet general Nativity expectations... ;)

A Roman Centurion,making his rounds, enforcing edicts, keeping the peace.

Here are a few flash-less night shots. Most are a bit blurry...

But I really like the warm and bright colors.

The loom lady again..

The Wise Men, contemplating the Christ Child's birth.

Stable hands...

Guests looking up at the Inn Keeper.

Good natural light action shot of the Blacksmith.

The Inn area.

Joseph (by Marshal) and another Herod.

Good shot of the Roman Centurion.

A good example of a night shot without flash...

And with flash. Auto aperture.

Jack and I relaxing toward the end of the last night...

Jack.. being.. well.. Jack.

Our super sharp parking staff! hehe

A beggar thief being turned in to his mother. dscf0059.jpg Charlie announcing that we had over 2,000 guests