Since it is the Christmas season, I figured a holiday picture was appropriate. I took this several weeks ago when I visited the Newport Mansions in Newport, Rhode Island. They go all out with the decorations and it is great for photos. This was the first time I tried taking handheld pictures in a low-light environment and I used some new techniques. By creating a smart object and using the median of several images, it greatly reduced the noise. Additionally, I have been using less destructive editing techniques and spending more time in Lightroom. For this photo, I adjusted the colors, faded out the black, added a curves layer, and put a vignette around it. I hope you like the results.
