Black Beauties and Silver Bullets

(UPDATE! I already posted this thread but I found out the last couple pictures of "silver" trees weren't really silver! They were white with silver garland. So I am re posting this minus the mistake trees.)

While my threads usually focus on only one kind of tree, tonight I come to you focusing on two types: The black (see mine here) and the silver trees. While very different in looks they are alike in the manner that they are hard to photograph. Which in itself makes pictures of them hard to find. And that's pretty much where the similarities end. I'll go against the custom of giving out the bad first and will start with the black trees:

Black Beauty

I love this tree. I'm pretty sure this is the only 5'plus black Christmas tree I've seen set up and decorated in some one's house. I think it's the perfect size and I like the long ornaments. Unfortunately when looking at black Christmas trees, one has to imagine what it's like in person. They tend to lose their shine and contrast when photographed.
Photo: Brilliantology from flickr.com

A dark mystery...

...with a tad of shabby chic.

Photo: a.cantu from flickr.com

I would have to call this one...

..."Sie Black Royal"! Take a look at that crown. I don't know why but putting "Sie" in front of anything makes it sound more noble.
Ja, Ja!
Photo: crafty_dame from flickr.com

Now on to the silver trees. In case no ones knows (and none of you should) I DESPISE silver trees. I think that no matter what the decorations you will never get a festive looking tree. Heck, you will never get a beautiful tree. You will never get a tree that is pleasing to the eye. You will never...ok you get the idea.

The three following trees are very different from each other. Some of you might actually like the trees. I however stand my ground that no matter the style the silver branches just doesn't work. On to the trees!

You think impaling an angel on top of a silver Christmas tree will add some charm?

Sorry, this Christmas tree with only lights attached (I guess they figured the horrid silver added enough pizazz) ain't going to work. Even if it did grow out of an angel's butt.
Photo: Tony Dornacher from flickr.com

A bit too...

...spidery for my liking. The more I look at it the more I wonder why that bunny is hanging there?
Photo: timino from flickr.com

I've never seen a tree like this before.

The way the branches round and flatten out at the end isn't the most attractive. I'm not too sure the tree would look good in any color but I'm just going to go ahead and blame it on the silver :-)
Photo: Elton from flickr.com

Remember People. Just say no to silver Christmas trees.