My picture really doesnt do these lights any justice! I bought these for a backyard party I had this past weekend for my birthday. They arrived roughly 1 week prior and ever since my husband strung them up, weve been outside enjoy the crisp october nights in our gazebo. They give off a beautiful warm ambient glow without leaving you searching in the dark to see clearly. They are the perfect amount of light and an instant an inexpensive purchase to make any backyard feel a bit more elegant!