Back when I shot with a large-format view camera, I would certainly agree with Mr. Adams. Now that I use a camera that can shoot hundreds of frames in a day, oddly enough, I still agree.
I spent time in Hawaii this summer, and I’m sure I have twelve photographs that I like from just the first couple days. When I look at all of the images I have captured this year, and try to envision those which I will still cherish years from now, the process of choosing twelve became clearer. My time in nature was limited this year, but I made those moments count. In some situations I had similar lighting or compositions where I couldn’t really define one shot as a clear favorite, but in the end, I think I’m very happy with these 12.
I don’t own a drone, but I love taking photos from airplanes. This photo from over White Sands, New Mexico looks amazing at full size, with all the dunes at the edge looking like bubbling foam.
My ‘backyard’ location of Red Rock Canyon didn’t see me as much as in years past, yet I had plenty of images which made the A list.
Oregon was another place I spent some time last summer. Although the trip was mainly for a family gathering, I had time afterwards to head to the trails in the Columbia River Gorge.
As I mentioned earlier, Hawaii was part of my travels this year, and gave me many great photo opportunities. My time on the lava fields at sunset certainly stands out as one of my favorite experiences, not just for this year, but for a lifetime.
December 25, 2017 at 3:40 pm
Amazing photos!
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December 25, 2017 at 4:16 pm
Thank you very much! 😀
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December 25, 2017 at 7:09 pm
Nice…😊
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December 25, 2017 at 9:27 pm
Thank You, Aman! 🙂
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December 26, 2017 at 12:03 am
You are welcome…and you can visit my blog too…😊
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December 25, 2017 at 9:35 pm
Great crop! The lava flow is a stunner. Congrats.
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December 25, 2017 at 10:39 pm
Much appreciated hearing that from you!
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December 26, 2017 at 2:19 pm
Magnificent images! These are breathtaking captures of mountains, Gorge, rocks, trees, sky… , The last one, Wow!!
Thank you for sharing with us. 🙂
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December 26, 2017 at 11:24 pm
Thank you, Amy! Your comments are appreciated, and you’re welcome. 🙂
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December 26, 2017 at 6:06 pm
I obviously miss the water combined with the green…Columbia River gorge trail….WOW! I want to BE there….Thank you for sharing! ❤
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December 26, 2017 at 11:26 pm
There’s plenty of water and greenery in the Pacific Northwest, although I’m not sure if this particular spot was spared from the fires later in the summer. Thanks for visiting and commenting!
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December 26, 2017 at 7:31 pm
Great images Steve.
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December 26, 2017 at 11:27 pm
Thank you very much, Carolyn. 🙂
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December 27, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Excellent curation, gorgeous compositions!
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December 27, 2017 at 10:53 pm
Thank you very much, CS!
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January 24, 2018 at 3:14 pm
I love being taken away through the lens. Beautiful ride.
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January 25, 2018 at 1:21 pm
Thank you so much for your comments! 😀
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January 25, 2018 at 1:27 pm
You are most welcome.
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