Jon Johnson, Photographer, Los Angeles

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This nighttime street photograph captures a lively gathering of friends celebrating outdoors under dark conditions. In the center, a man and woman embrace and kiss while someone holds a sprig of mistletoe above them. Other figures in brightly colored winter jackets stand nearby, with one person holding a glowing sparkler creating a light trail in the background. The direct flash lighting creates sharp highlights and shadows on the asphalt street, giving the scene a candid, energetic atmosphere.