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21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them

The results from the “Favorite Photo and Background Story” Photo Blog Project are in and the results should keep you entertained for sometime.

Since initiating the project on May 14th I’ve been introduced, and in some cases re-introduced, to some great photographers. The subject material, photographic styles and skill levels of those submitting may vary, but the one constant shared by all is a passion to capture and share the world as they see it.

Reading the stories behind each photographer’s favorite image has not only been entertaining for me, but inspiring. It’s been a great experience to glimpse behind the scenes of each image and share a sliver of the charge of enthusiasm held by each photographer. To those that submitted thanks for taking the time to participate and share not just your photo, but a piece of your artistic soul.

21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them

Under the Weather by Brian Auer – Epic Edits Weblog

“Zabriskie Point” by G. Dan Mitchell – G. Dan Mitchell | Photography

“Lost” by Guy Tal – Scenic Wild

“Florence Surprise” by Greg A. Lato – Latoga’s Motion Blur

“A Final Gift” by Michael Brown – Macro Art In Nature

“Something Different” by Jenni Brehm – Changing Perspectives

“Whale Shark and Film Crew” by Tony Rath – Images of Belize

“Thoughts of a Dying Athiest” by Andrew Ferguson – goldengod

“Smoke on Route 413, Through the Windshield” by Kathleen Connally – A Walk Through Durham Township

“Waiting” by Avelino Maestas – Live From Silver City

“Death Valley Dunes” by Sean Scanlon – redinkphotography

vogel ROK by Joost Burger – JoostBurger.NL Photography

“Shapes and Abstractions: #10 Scaffolding” by Joe Szymanski – Mostly Photography

“Muzungu” by Rafa – Why Yet Another Photo Place

“The Light Inside” by Laurie – Photine

“Old Toy Camera” by Rohn

“Untitled” by Sameer Vasta – Eloquation

“Gam Saan, Land of the Golden Mountain” by Richard Wong – In the Field

“The tale of a lost sole…” by Robert Coomer – Robert Coomer Photography

Paul’s Favorite Photos by Paul W.

“Celestial Wind” by Jim M. Goldstein – JMG-Galleries

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1. 21 Favorite Photos at Live From Silver City - May 25, 2007

[...] Last week I posted my favorite photo, and included the story behind it. This week, Jim Goldstein compiles 21 photos and stories as part of his blog project: Since initiating the project on May 14th I’ve been introduced, and in some cases re-introduced, to some great photographers. The subject material, photographic styles and skill levels of those submitting may vary, but the one constant shared by all is a passion to capture and share the world as they see it. [...]

2. photographyVoter.com - May 25, 2007

21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them

See the results from Jim Goldstein’s photography project. He asked his readers to choose their favorite photo and tell the story behind it. There are some amazing photos and great stories in this project.

3. Brian Auer - May 25, 2007

Wow Jim! I’ll definitely be busy this weekend! I haven’t read through everything yet, but it looks like there is some really awesome stuff in here. Nice work!

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4. Paul - May 25, 2007

Congratulations on this project Jim. Had a quick look through and looking forward to having a read through the entries once I get some time.
- Paul @ http://www.photographyvoter.com

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5. Michael Brown - May 25, 2007

Jim, … this is excellent in the way that you put this together and able to bring others a bit of joy along the way.

Taking the boys to the movies right now, … then I have some wonderful reading to do when I get home.

Thanks Jim!

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6. 21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them at Imaging Insider - May 25, 2007

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7. G Dan Mitchell | Photography - May 25, 2007

21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them

I see that a story at this site is included in a post at Jim Goldstein’s blog today: 21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them Since initiating the project on May 14th I­ve been introduced, and in some cases re-introduced, to some great photograp…

8. dan's outside - May 25, 2007

21 Photographs and the Stories Behind Them

I see that a story at my photography site is included in a post at Jim Goldstein’s blog today: 21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them – Since initiating the project on May 14th I?ve been introduced, and in some cases re-introduced, to some gre…

9. JMG-Galleries - My Top 5 Favorite Photographs and Accompanying Stories - May 25, 2007

[...] The project has ended… see the results here 21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them [...]

10. latoga - May 25, 2007

Jim, Thanks for taking on the work of organizing this! And thanks to everyone else who took up the challenge. There are a great number of photographers here that I haven’t had the pleasure of knowing yet. I can’t wait to spend a bit more time digging through all the submissions…

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11. FocalPower…the blog » Blog Archive » Jim Goldstein’s Favorite Photos Blog Project - May 25, 2007

[...] Today he posted 21 Favorite Photos and the Stories Behind Them on his blog. This is great project to explore the photographers stories behind their image. There are some amazing photographers and images presented in this list. [...]

12. Richard - May 25, 2007

Thanks Jim. You really went all out to find photographers for this. Great job dude.

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13. Christopher Scholl - May 25, 2007

Congratulations on a great project. It’s wonderful to read the stories behind the images.

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14. Favorite Photos and Stories From the Photographers | Epic Edits Weblog - May 26, 2007

[...] You can also head over and visit Jim’s final list to tell him how much you like the project results. [...]

15. Photowalking.org » Great contest results from a blog-friend - May 26, 2007

[...] A new blog-friend, Jim Goldstein of JMG-Galleries just finished a great little project. The contest was called the Favorite Photo and Background Story Photo Blog Project. Basically, photo bloggers were to post, on their own blog, a simple story describing the circumstances surrounding one of their own favorite photos. [...]

16. Trevor Carpenter - May 26, 2007

I can’t believe that I missed this project. I would love to have participated. It is a great compilation and I’m glad to read it now. Good job Jim!

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17. Web Shutter: 02.06.2007 - June 2, 2007

[...] Remember the post “Story behind the image” from some time back to spread the word on Jim’s project? A week ago he published the links to the 21 photos and stories submitted. It gives for some interesting reading with very beautiful photos. It’s curious to see what makes a photographer want to freeze a moment. [...]

18. dan’s outside » 21 Photographs and the Stories Behind Them - June 14, 2007

[...] I see that a story at my photography site is included in a post at Jim Goldstein’s blog today: 21 Favorite Photos And The Stories Behind Them – Since initiating the project on May 14th I?ve been introduced, and in some cases re-introduced, to some great photographers. The subject material, photographic styles and skill levels of those submitting may vary, but the one constant shared by all is a passion to capture and share the world as they see it. [JMG-Galleries] [...]

19. Landscape Photography and Nature Photography by Jim M. Goldstein - JMG-Galleries - Today Marks the 1 Year Anniversary of the JMG-Galleries Blog - September 10, 2007

[...] 21 Favorite Photos and the Stories Behind Them Nothing beats seeing the work of those that visit my site. [...]

20. Landscape Photography and Nature Photography by Jim M. Goldstein - JMG-Galleries - Photography Blog Project #2: "In Your Own Backyard" - November 9, 2007

[...] As a follow up to my recent “backyard” experience and my first photography blog project I thought it might be fun to give everyone reading an opportunity to share an “artistic” view of something they see every day in their own neck of the woods. This doesn’t have to be literally in your own backyard, but should reflect the local flavor of where you live (with in ~5 miles). There are no rules regarding when the photo was taken, but clearly the more recent the photo the better. Oh and one last thing… don’t get hung up on showing your best photo. Participation is more important than anything else. If you want to know how to make your photo even better feel free to specify whether you’re open to critique or not. If there is enough participation I’ll see if I can pull together a prize for the crowd favorite. [...]

21. Why Yet Another Photo Place » In Your Own Backyard - November 20, 2007

[...] Jim Goldstein is not only a very fine photographer but also a very good blogger. Back in May he proposed his first blog project: Photos and the Stories Behind Them. [...]

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