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JMG-Galleries Best Photos of 2011

Date: 05 Jan 2012
By: Jim Goldstein
Comment: 24

2011 was a fun year to be behind the camera. I was very lucky to witness some breathtaking moments and round out some projects that made their way into my eBook. As was the case in 2010 it is impossible to rank my best photos like I had been in years past (best photos of 2010, best photos of 2009, best photos of 2008 and best photos of 2007).  So in no particular order here are my 10 favorite photos taken in 2011. Enjoy and feel free to let me know if you have a favorite!

Portrait of Blake
Technically this is my 11th selection, consider it an honorable mention. I had to include a picture of Blake with a big smile for reasons you’ll later understand as you scroll down.

Portrait of Blake - Photography by Jim M. Goldstein

Portrait of Blake

Ecliptic Star Trails – Nature and Landscape Photography by Jim M. Goldstein
I took several star trail photos in Death Valley National Park this year, but this is one that really stood out for me. Being able to photograph the curvature of the stars as they approach both poles was a real highlight of my October Death Valley Photo Tour. I’m looking forward to sharing the incredible night skies here with those in my February Death Valley Photo Tour. I still have room if you want to join me..

Ecliptic Star Trails - Nature and Landscape Photography by Jim M. Goldstein

Ecliptic Star Trails

Road to the Sun View, Glacier National Park
Being atop the northern Rocky mountain range always yields dramatic views. Wafting clouds through a glacially carved valley made this view extra special from the Road to the Sun in Glacier National Park.

Road to the Sun View, Glacier National Park

Road to the Sun View, Glacier National Park

Lunar Rainbow (Moonbow) at Lower Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park
Water levels were at record levels during my visit to Yosemite in June. As a result the waterfalls were flowing at a greater capacity than I’ve ever seen before. This made photographing moonbows a lot easier. In this instance I was being drenched from the mist, but it was so worth it. In April and June I return to hunt for Yosemite moonbows during two phototours.

Lunar Rainbow (Moonbow) at Lower Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park

Lunar Rainbow (Moonbow) at Lower Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park

Racetrack Star Trails
The Racetrack in Death Valley is dramatic enough, but adding star trails takes it to a new level. This was a 4 hour exposure resulting in nearly 60 degrees of rotation in the sky.

Racetrack Star Trails - Fine Art Photography by Jim M. Goldstein

Racetrack Star Trails

Trying Moments
Remember that smiling photo of Blake at the beginning of the post. I didn’t want you to think he’s unhappy all the time. He’s a super happy kid. That being said even happy kids have their unhappy moments. I thought this moment was very telling of how challenging it is to be a parent sometimes.

Trying Moments - Photography by Jim M. Goldstein

Trying Moments

Stormy Sunrise, Glacier National Park
This fiery sunrise developed as quickly as it vanished. This fleeting moment was magical, but fear not I also took a time-lapse of it (see below).

Stormy Sunrise, Glacier National Park

Stormy Sunrise, Glacier National Park

With a bonus time-lapse:

Sunrise at Wild Goose Island Lookout from Jim Goldstein on Vimeo.

Rendezvous – Racetrack, Death Valley National Park
The mystery of the moving rocks on the Racetrack always fascinate people. Seeing two rocks paths on the verge of intersecting was particularly cool as it left me wondering how long it would be before they meet.

Rendezvous - Fine Art Photography by Jim M. Goldstein

Rendezvous – Racetrack, Death Valley National Park

360° View of Star Trails Above the Racetrack
Ever wonder what the entire visible night sky would look like as a star trail photo? So did I so I made this photo with a Canon 8-15m lens that Borrowlenses.com (the best online lens rental store) made available to me for my trip. At the top of the circle is the eastern mountains that skirt the Racetrack playa. At the bottom of the screen are the western mountains that skirt the Racetrack playa. The small version of this image doesn’t do it justice so be sure to click the image to see a slightly larger version.

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360 Degree View of Star Trails Above the Racetrack, Death Valley National Park

Under the Rainbow, Maui
In mid-December we took a family vacation to Maui. This was one of the more magical moments. I couldn’t believe how gigantic this rainbow was.

Under the Rainbow, Maui

Under the Rainbow, Maui

Milky Way Over Death Valley (180° Panoramic)
This is a 70 megapixel 180° panoramic photo of the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon above the Racetrack Playa. There is nothing more humbling than seeing an infinite number of stars in the sky. Again this has to be seen large so you may want to check in on my Google+ stream to see it.

Milky Way Over Death Valley (180° Panoramic)

Milky Way Over Death Valley (180° Panoramic)

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  • Gary Crabbe

    Wonderful collection Jim.

    New Sweater & Shirt for toddler = $37.00
    Haircut for Picture day = $12.00
    Your wife’s expression = Priceless.   

  • Ron Niebrugge

    That is a great collection of images Jim!  Love the first one!

  • http://www.latogaphoto.com latoga

    As anticipated, a diverse set of great photos from your year.  I’ve seen that unhappy face that Blake is giving you before…on Matthew during his picture with Santa!  Hope 2012 is off to a great start for you.

  • http://blog.patulrichphotography.com/ Pat Ulrich

    Beautiful images, Jim!  Your star trail shots are really incredible, especially the Ecliptic one.  Here’s to a great year in 2012!

  • http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog Richard Wong

    Nice Jim! I really dig the Glacier pictures.

  • http://www.grafphoto.com/wordpress Mark

    Very nice Jim, thanks for sharing these and also in putting the big 2011 list together.   I have never tried any multi-hour exposures, but your ebook and your favorites from this past year have inspired me to try when I have the right situation.

  • http://www.fotoclipping.com/ Foto Clipping

    awesome Pics! thnx jim for sharing this with us! just loved your work man. keep it up :)

  • Lucimilitosta

    Oi, sou a Lucimili! Amo crianças pois sou professora pré-escolar. Sou baby-sitter e tenho 04 filhos ( partos-normais!!!). De formação acadêmica?Artista Plástica. E calvinista/presbiteriana.Sou de Jesus!!!E vcs! Tb com certeza, ok? Tudo o que Deus criou é bom. Seja montanhas, mares, passáros…Bebês? Oh! My God!!! A mais bela obra do artista-mor.Chorões, chatinhos, birracentos,que tão muiiiiitttoooo trabalho….Mas.Adoráveis. Perfeitos. Belos. Sem dentes!!!!!!, com mal-cheiro no bum-bum!!! Lindos. Amo muito tudo isso. Até mais meus “novos amigos/irmãos”.com afeto

  • Jim Coda

    A great collection Jim.  My favorites are Trying Moments and Rendezvous. 

  • http://marinuswieten.com/ Marinus Wieten

    Fantastic image gallery with stunning pictures of star trails.
    Wonderful work, my compliments.

  • http://www.johndunnephotography.com/ John Dunne

    A wonderfully diverse range of images this year Jim. Lovely to see some personal images in this mix also. The Moonbow image is still astonishing.

  • http://landscapephotographyblogger.com/ David Leland Hyde

    The first one of your son is a humorous classic. He’s so full of life and energy, sort of a blessing and a nightmare, I imagine. The one of your wife with him also speaks volumes. These are great people photos. Of the star trails images, the Racetrack with the multi-colored stars is the most interesting to me. Your photograph of the Stormy Sunrise at Glacier is a major keeper too. I like the way you begin by saying it was a fun year to be behind the camera. Your images reflect that sentiment.

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  • Life with Kaishon

    I love the first portrait of Blake the best. So creative and fun. Awesome!

  • Chris bernard

    Thank-you for sharing

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    It is so cool and so nice…I love your photo gallery…I am also passionate when it comes to photography…Pls. give me tips on how to improve it…thanks…

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