Local Mansion Christmas
p.1 #1Local Mansion Christmas
The "Filoli Estate" in Woodside, CA hosts multiple events throughout the year. During Christmas, they decorate as it would have been when in use back in the 1920's. Here is a simple "walk through" series. All were taken with the Fuji XH2 and Viltrox 25 "air" lens, and the lens has my nostalgia filter attached (cineswirl 1) for the entire series. Nothing spectacular, just fun to share -- it really did feel like I had stepped back into 1925 for a few minutes. The last few are the period appliances in the kitchen and the butler's office which was also his bedroom. Merry Christmas everyone!
Dec 09, 2025 at 02:20 PM
p.1 #5Local Mansion Christmas
Fred Amico wrote:
Well done set, Jack!
Thank you Fred!
Well done set, Jack!
Thank you Fred!
Dec 09, 2025 at 06:13 PM
p.1 #6Local Mansion Christmas
Looks like a cool place, thanks for sharing Jack. Merry Christmas to you!
Dec 09, 2025 at 07:49 PM
p.1 #7Local Mansion Christmas
SGinNorcal wrote:
Looks like a cool place, thanks for sharing Jack. Merry Christmas to you!
Thank you!
Looks like a cool place, thanks for sharing Jack. Merry Christmas to you!
Thank you!
Dec 09, 2025 at 09:56 PM
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p.1 #8Local Mansion Christmas
Nice.
And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!
And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!
Dec 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
p.1 #9Local Mansion Christmas
gdanmitchell wrote:
Nice.
And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!
Indeed Dan! The huge main kitchen, separate bakers "proofing" kitchen, walk in pantry, walk in safe in the kitchen to store valuables and silverware, and then a wine and cheese "cooling" room, all connected to that main kitchen. It reminded me of Downton Abby
. Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's.
PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.
Nice.
And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!
Indeed Dan! The huge main kitchen, separate bakers "proofing" kitchen, walk in pantry, walk in safe in the kitchen to store valuables and silverware, and then a wine and cheese "cooling" room, all connected to that main kitchen. It reminded me of Downton Abby
. Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's. PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.
Dec 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
p.1 #10Local Mansion Christmas
Jack Flesher wrote:
And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!Indeed Dan! The huge main kitchen, separate bakers "proofing" kitchen, walk in pantry, walk in safe in the kitchen to store valuables and silverware, and then a wine and cheese "cooling" room, all connected to that main kitchen. It reminded me of Downton Abby . Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's.
PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.
If you have wandered around the grounds, I'll bet you can figure out where this is...
gdanmitchell wrote
Nice.And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!
. Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's. PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.
If you have wandered around the grounds, I'll bet you can figure out where this is...
Dec 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
p.1 #11Local Mansion Christmas
gdanmitchell wrote:
And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!Indeed Dan! The huge main kitchen, separate bakers "proofing" kitchen, walk in pantry, walk in safe in the kitchen to store valuables and silverware, and then a wine and cheese "cooling" room, all connected to that main kitchen. It reminded me of Downton Abby . Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's.
PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.If you have wandered around the grounds, I'll bet you can figure out where this is...
https://gallery.gdanmitchell.com/gallery/var/albums/HumanWorld/Cities/UnitedStates/SanFrancisco/GreaterBayArea/FiloliClosedFountainBrickWallBW20210412psd.jpg
Hopefully all those brick wall tests people do helped you select the right lens for this
Jack Flesher wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
Nice.And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!
. Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's. PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.
https://gallery.gdanmitchell.com/gallery/var/albums/HumanWorld/Cities/UnitedStates/SanFrancisco/GreaterBayArea/FiloliClosedFountainBrickWallBW20210412psd.jpg
Hopefully all those brick wall tests people do helped you select the right lens for this
Dec 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
p.1 #12Local Mansion Christmas
gdanmitchell wrote:
And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!Indeed Dan! The huge main kitchen, separate bakers "proofing" kitchen, walk in pantry, walk in safe in the kitchen to store valuables and silverware, and then a wine and cheese "cooling" room, all connected to that main kitchen. It reminded me of Downton Abby . Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's.
PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.If you have wandered around the grounds, I'll bet you can figure out where this is...
https://gallery.gdanmitchell.com/gallery/var/albums/HumanWorld/Cities/UnitedStates/SanFrancisco/GreaterBayArea/FiloliClosedFountainBrickWallBW20210412psd.jpg
Indeed
I mentioned the safe in the kitchen above, here's a shot. And while the grounds and gardens are stunning during spring and early summer, the facility does indeed make for exceptional B&W compositions too.
Jack Flesher wrote
gdanmitchell wrote
Nice.And, yes, we go to that "local mansion" regularly. My wife got a membership so that she could do her macro photography in the garden as often as she wants, and sometimes I go along. We've been there for the Christmas events, too. :-)
As a cook and bread baker, I get jealous every time I enter that kitchen with its huge spaces and... separate room for preparing baked goods!
. Truly a peek into how the top 1/10th or possibly 1/100th of 1% lived in the roaring 20's. PS: Next year I hope to get there and photograph the "troll" exhibit -- it was apparently exceptional this year and I missed it.
https://gallery.gdanmitchell.com/gallery/var/albums/HumanWorld/Cities/UnitedStates/SanFrancisco/GreaterBayArea/FiloliClosedFountainBrickWallBW20210412psd.jpg
Indeed
I mentioned the safe in the kitchen above, here's a shot. And while the grounds and gardens are stunning during spring and early summer, the facility does indeed make for exceptional B&W compositions too.
Dec 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
p.1 #13Local Mansion Christmas
Jack Flesher wrote:
The "Filoli Estate" in Woodside, CA hosts multiple events throughout the year. During Christmas, they decorate as it would have been when in use back in the 1920's. Here is a simple "walk through" series. All were taken with the Fuji XH2 and Viltrox 25 "air" lens, and the lens has my nostalgia filter attached (cineswirl 1) for the entire series. Nothing spectacular, just fun to share -- it really did feel like I had stepped back into 1925 for a few minutes. The last few are the period appliances in the kitchen and the butler's office which was...Show more →
Just fun and quality photography here Jack!
Excellent indoor compositions..warm, friendly.....holiday spirit showing through in all of them!
Dan
The "Filoli Estate" in Woodside, CA hosts multiple events throughout the year. During Christmas, they decorate as it would have been when in use back in the 1920's. Here is a simple "walk through" series. All were taken with the Fuji XH2 and Viltrox 25 "air" lens, and the lens has my nostalgia filter attached (cineswirl 1) for the entire series. Nothing spectacular, just fun to share -- it really did feel like I had stepped back into 1925 for a few minutes. The last few are the period appliances in the kitchen and the butler's office which was...Show more →
Just fun and quality photography here Jack!
Excellent indoor compositions..warm, friendly.....holiday spirit showing through in all of them!
Dan
Dec 12, 2025 at 05:22 PM
p.1 #14Local Mansion Christmas
Danpbphoto wrote:
Just fun and quality photography here Jack!
Excellent indoor compositions..warm, friendly.....holiday spirit showing through in all of them!
Dan
Thank you Dan!
Jack Flesher wrote
The "Filoli Estate" in Woodside, CA hosts multiple events throughout the year. During Christmas, they decorate as it would have been when in use back in the 1920's. Here is a simple "walk through" series. All were taken with the Fuji XH2 and Viltrox 25 "air" lens, and the lens has my nostalgia filter attached (cineswirl 1) for the entire series. Nothing spectacular, just fun to share -- it really did feel like I had stepped back into 1925 for a few minutes. The last few are the period appliances in the kitchen and the butler's office which was also his bedroom. Merry Christmas everyone!Excellent indoor compositions..warm, friendly.....holiday spirit showing through in all of them!
Dan
Thank you Dan!
Dec 12, 2025 at 05:55 PM