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    Viewfinder and Off-Topic Co-Mod walterick's Avatar
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    Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    It's reflection time.

    Go back through the adventures you've had and the pictures you've taken in 2006. Post here the images that have meant the most to you.

    If there's a significant story attached, post that too!
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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    *Edited to include description of the shot...



    This shot was taken on May 31st, 2006 of the Fond du Lac Lighthouse in Lakeside Park. And no, your eyes aren't deceiving you...the camera is positioned correctly.



    The is one of my favorite sports shots of the year - and I actually caught it by accident.



    This is my other favorite sports shot of the year.



    This one has a very special meaning. It's of my friend's college graduation, and a few months after this was taken, his dad passed away.
    Last edited by masdog; 12-29-2006 at 01:51 PM.
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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    I must say that going back through my pictures of 2006 has been a real blast. Reflecting on the last year of my life has leant me a sense of real growth and movement in my life. There have been many changes. And, it is always fun to go back and relive the old times!


    The frist great trip of 2006 was my President's Day weekend trip to Lake Powell, AZ. I had a wonderful time and got some great shots and memories!


    About a month after this trip, Phoenix awoke to a surprise snowfall we got all around the valley in the mountains to our north and east. I wandered out to take photos of the snow-capped Mazatal mountains and captured this shot of The Fountain in Fountain Hills, AZ, under the full moon. Note the snow-capped mountains in the distance.


    Shortly after this trip I snapped this pic of my little friend out back picking lemons with the fisheye lens:


    In June, this site did a 24 Hours of Summer. It was a great "day in the life of" project and at the end of the day I captured this shot of the sun setting over Phoenix:


    July brought a surprise trip to Telluride, CO, where I captured this couple sitting together:
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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    Taken at hocking's hills Ohio, trip with my dad.


    This is from my summer in Utah. Delicate arch by moonlight. in b&w because only the moon was yellow.


    Utah again, sunset from the moab rim, about 1/2 mile from my house.



    One of my favorite pics ever, Delicate arch with rainbow. I had to hike up to it during a storm, i was heading there for a full moon, so its also at sunset :-)
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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    August of 2006 brought me to the L.A. Photogathering, where I reconnected with Photo-John, Loren, and Kokopelli, and met Manacsa, Karen, and this guy:


    September brought a photo shoot with my friend's family and yielded this shot of her daughter:


    October proved to be a busy month, with another 24 Hours project and a road trip to Grand Falls, AZ:


    ... the completion of the bulk of the work on my friend's house:


    ... another road trip, this time up to Oak Creek Canyon, near Sedona, to see some fall colors:


    ... and then flying back east to Virginia to watch my cousin get married:
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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    For Thanksgiving last month my mom and sister flew into Phoenix, and we took off up the state back to Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon:


    And last but not least, the shot I used for my Christmas cards this year, and posted recently in the Viewfinder:


    Now, I may have a late edition to this thread as it snowed this week in the high country and I may have to make a trip up north to capture the snowfall before it's all gone

    Thanks for looking!
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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    Hey Dylan,

    I had to stare at that last one a long time! Great shot buddy!

    Rick
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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    Quote Originally Posted by walterick
    it snowed this week in the high country and I may have to make a trip up north to capture the snowfall before it's all gone
    The guy from Phoenix has snow and there hasn't been any around here in weeks - what's wrong with this picture?

    Great shots you guys - I'll go thru what I have from this year but am having feelings of inadequacy at the moment...

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    Re: Your favorite shots of 2006

    Quote Originally Posted by walterick
    Hey Dylan,

    I had to stare at that last one a long time! Great shot buddy!

    Rick
    hey thanks. i was really quite lucky/ stupid to get that shot. I got a few from a different angle to i had up at the same time as this one... maybe i'll dig them back up.
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    OK, here's a couple...
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    Great thread Rick
    Here are a few of my Favorites.
    Lake Tabeaud.In the heart of California gold country.
    Pacifica,Ca.Were I go to mountain bike/escape.
    Pacifica Pier
    Shoreline park. Mountain View,Ca (my home)
    Redwood city at night


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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    I have to say that I have taken about 2500 - 3000 pics since getting my D50 in early August and I have to thank the group here at PR for the help and guidance that everyone has provided. I have noticed a great increase in quality of my images the more I visit here and the more I try different things suggested here. You people are just great for helping a new guy out. One of the best things about here is the fact that when someone asks a question they don't get the "chip on the shoulder response" (use the search thats what its there for) which is seen on alot of different forums ... Just wanted everyone to know how much I appreciate the help :thumbsup:

    Here are my 2 most favorite shots of 06 - Going to have the bean blown up and printed



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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    Ben,That bean image is sweet !!









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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    Quote Originally Posted by starriderrick
    Ben,That bean image is sweet !!
    thanks Rick !! appreciate the compliment
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    Great idea for a thread Rick. I took today off so I had a few minutes to reflect on some image from 2006. I'm afraid I'm not as organized as I should be, but here area few that I found that I liked. This is a real mixture of images from several categories. I hope everyone enjoys.
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    A few more.....
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    A few more....
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    And to finish up....
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    Three of my favs from 2006 my first year with an SLR
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    Great photography here, everyone! Thanks for playing along.
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    Re: Your Favorite Shots of 2006

    I will find some tomorrow, as I will be sitting home while the floor guys are here.
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