My 10 Favorite Photos From 2007
It’s been a great year for photography and as the year closes out I thought it would be fun to select my favorite photos from the year. I had a tough time narrowing things down so here they are…
Honorable Mentions:
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Honorable Mention #6: Los Angeles Sunrise This was one of the most dynamic cityscape I took this year, but as much as I liked it compared to some other photos taken this year it didn’t make the top 10. Mentioned in Dueling California Sunrise Photos |
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Honorable Mention #5: Last Light On Half Dome, Yosemite This was one of the few super-telephoto landscape photos I took this year. The dramatic atmosphere and lighting made this a standout for me. Mentioned in Last Light on Half Dome, Yosemite and EXIF and Beyond: State of the Podcast |
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Honorable Mention #4: Out of the Gloom II Strangely this photo caught my eye the second time looking through the results of my photo shoot. In retrospect for the year its nearly one of my top 10 favorites. Mentioned in Always Check Your Seconds: Out of the Gloom II: Golden Gate Bridge and Fog |
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Honorable Mention #3: San Francisco Oil Spill This was the last thing I wanted to photograph this year, but this photo struck a nerve with a lot of people not just myself. It’s been picked up by the Sierra Club and couple of other local publication. Lets hope 2008 is a better year for the environment. Mentioned in Rodeo Beach Sunset, A San Francisco Oil Spill Casualty |
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Honorable Mention #2 San Francisco With the right combination of weather and lighting I was able to capture this view of San Francisco just after sunset. I still can’t believe this didn’t make the top 10, but it’s still one of my favorites from the year. |
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Honorable Mention #1 Refinery I As soon as I started to drive past this refinery I knew the exact shot I wanted to capture. I didn’t quite get it the first time out, but the second time passing through the area I got it thanks to the perfect weather and lighting conditions. Mentioned in Photographer’s Rights: Know Them When In The Field |
My Top 10 Favorite Photos of 2007:
#10: Rodeo Beach Sunset
Mentioned in Rodeo Beach Sunset, A San Francisco Oil Spill Casualty
#9: Reflecting Art, Crown Fountain
Mentioned in More From Chicago – Reflecting Art
#8: Speed – Blue Angels, San Francisco Fleet Week 2007
Mentioned in Blue Angels, San Francisco Fleet Week 2007 – Part III
#7: American Kestral (Falco sparverius)
Mentioned in American Kestrel in Flight
#6: Aspen Canopy & Horsetails
Mentioned in Horsetail and Aspen Fall Color View
#5: Chicago, A Beans Eye View (Cloud Gate Reflection)
Mentioned in Chicago, A Beans Eye View
#4: Snowy Trees Yosemite
Mentioned in Snowy Trees, Yosemite National Park
#3: Between You, Me and the Trees
Mentioned in Morning Sunlight & Fog – Between You, Me and the Trees
#2: Coyote (Canis latrans) III
Mentioned in Coyote Encounter
#1: Yosemite Sunset Breaking Light
Mentioned in EXIF and Beyond: Yosemite Winter Photos
and Yosemite Sunset Breaking Light
Thanks for checking in on my Top 10 Favorites for 2007. The photos are only half the equation of what has made this a great year for photography. The other and most important half has been everyone’s support whether you read my blog, like you do, or have to put up with me on a daily basis like my friends and wife have… this year wouldn’t have been nearly as great with out you. Thanks and have a great 2008!
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I knew even before I saw the whole page pull up that this was going to be an amazing collection and I was right! One of the best things of 2007 was finding this blog. I look forward to seeing what you do in 2008!
Happy New Year!
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i’m particulary found of the coyote, how it seems to be freezed in time at the same time that everything else is moving. Great collection. May 2008 bring equal photo opportunities
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Great collection here Jim! This is a great reminder that you’ve done your fair share of photography this year. Here’s looking forward to more in 2008 (and maybe I’ll get to go shooting with you eventually).
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Jim,
terrific photos. You not only have 10 amazing photos but I would die to have shot photos as good as your honorable mentions!
Great job.
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Awesome images Jim. I’m impressed and look forward to seeing more of your work. Please contact me when you have time!
Ken Sklute
Canon Explorer of Light
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I’ve been a little busy as of late, but I wanted to get back to everyone that has commented so far to say, “thanks!”
@miguel I too really like the Coyote photo. It is one of all time favorite wildlife photos.
@Brian Auer I can only hope that the coming year is as productive. It’s going to take some effort to top 2007 and I’m up for the challenge.
@Rafa You’re too kind. I’ve seen your work and I think you have more than I can count that I’d love to have in my portfolio.
@Ken Sklute Thanks. I’m deeply honored that a member of the Canon Explorer of Light program appreciates my work… not to mention to get a comment from someone whose work I also have a great respect for. I just sent you a quick email yet again. I look forward to talking soon.
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Jimbo-
Have to say – very impressive. I’ve watched your photography over the years and I love where you’re going with your vision, expertise, and command of your equipment. Capturing images that make an impression is special and you’ve got it. One thing that puzzled me = where’s the “shocker” pic in your top10???
Much Love and Respect,
Justin
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It was my goodluck to reach this web page after clicking on “LA Sunrise II” in “My Contacts Pictures” on Flickr.
These are all great images.
Inspirational is the word.
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This was one of the most dynamic cityscape I took this year, but as much as I liked it compared to some other photos taken this year it didn’t make the top 10.
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