Your Favorite Image of 2009

What is your favorite image from this year? It doesn't need to be your best photo, or even one that is very good, just one that you like the best.

It was a very difficult call for me because this was not a good year for me photographically. In fact the last 3 or 4 years have been a major slump for me, but I think this one is the one I like the most.
This was one of the first opportunities I had to use my 40D and my 300mm f/4 L and I lucked out with this guy.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/IMG_0231.jpg

Nice one John. :thumbsup: A topic inspired by me hey? lol
Ok here is mine...

Window light, ordinary A4 white paper and a P&S. (oh yeah, and double sided sticky tape to stick the curl to the paper).

"Someday" - TF


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Great thread idea, John. And three great photos to get things started. Nice diversity already, which I think I can further diversify :)

It's tough to choose just one - especially when I shot so much this year. There are whole shoots that are buried and forgotten already *sigh*.

But when I look back and think about what I did, this one really stands out for me. I wish my best had been a ski photo. But I love what I was able to do with this one - ISO 800, just as the sun was going down. Everything came together perfectly here. And all the suffering of an early season ride with the EOS 5D Mk II, 70-200 f/2.8L and 24-105 f/4 IS L totally paid off.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...02/MG_0846.jpg

There are so many things technically wrong with this picture that I won't even comment on them. I took this with my point-and-shoot on my way to take some pics of a bar that had been closed a few years ago. For some reason, my car giving me a dirty look for leaving it behind just makes me smile more than any other pics I took this year.

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There are so many things technically wrong with this picture that I won't even comment on them. I took this with my point-and-shoot on my way to take some pics of a bar that had been closed a few years ago. For some reason, my car giving me a dirty look for leaving it behind just makes me smile more than any other pics I took this year.

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After your description I find that I absolutely love this pic. Thanks for sharing!

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Great thread idea, John. And three great photos to get things started. Nice diversity already, which I think I can further diversify :)

It's tough to choose just one - especially when I shot so much this year. There are whole shoots that are buried and forgotten already *sigh*.

But when I look back and think about what I did, this one really stands out for me. I wish my best had been a ski photo. But I love what I was able to do with this one - ISO 800, just as the sun was going down. Everything came together perfectly here. And all the suffering of an early season ride with the EOS 5D Mk II, 70-200 f/2.8L and 24-105 f/4 IS L totally paid off.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...02/MG_0846.jpg

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As always, your shot is superb. Great action John!

Which lens took the shot?

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Originally Posted by almo

As always, your shot is superb. Great action John!

Which lens took the shot?

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That was taken with the 70-200 f/2.8L.

Great thread almo. :D Wonderful images. :thumbsup: This was taken at a PR mini-meet in San Jose,ca. A it was an exciting & special day, the almaden valley is a special place.

Here is the link to the 1250 res. image in my gallery.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...&ppuser=238896

Rick

Good idea Almo for a thread! Glad to see you are still out there shootin'!!

This is one of my favorites from 2009 and the one that popped into mind that I have posted at PR.

It is Helio Castroneves pumping his fist just after crossing the finish line at the 93rd Indianapolis 500 for his third win.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com.../AfterSm-2.jpg

even though i didn't shoot to much this year (especially recently) its still a hard choice for me. this is the first one that popped in my head, i think most will remember it.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...opyrighted.jpg

What a great thread! I have 3 favorties off thr tip of my head. Here is one, I posted this in the Sports forum too a few months back. The thing behind him is his chain....this one even made it into a magazine :)
Cant wait to see more posted!

Mine would be this one. 12/1 /09 9:18 PM at night full moon. 25 seconds @F 5.6
Jimmy B

Jimmy that photo is beautiful!

Jimmy, great image - a wall hanger for sure. For those of us who are not familiar with that part of Wa., could you tell us which mountain this is. Thanks.

WesternGuy

Hm, tough...but I will have to go with this one:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/...226fc31348.jpg

The Hogg's Hollow Bridge, this section was built in 1929 as part of Hwy 11, and integrated into the 401 when it was built in the 1960s. I had this one printed in a 36x24 print for my parents for Christmas.

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And all the suffering of an early season ride with the EOS 5D Mk II, 70-200 f/2.8L and 24-105 f/4 IS L totally paid off.

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So maybe the FF is the way??? Just kidding with you, John. That is a beautiful image. - TF

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"Someday" - TF

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Every time I see this one I like it more, OldClicker. This photo is sooooo good.

This is one of my favorites from this past year, Jeff

Hmm, difficult choice, without having to go back and review all the photos, this one comes to mind

It was taken shortly after I got my DSLR, yes it is an HDR

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6...emappedfil.jpg

great photos in this thread !!

Certainly not the best shot I have taken this year, but under the conditions I was happy to get any shot.
Leicestershire County Championship 10000m, under floodlights.
Canon 40D with 50mm f/1.8 lens. ISO 3200, f/2.8, 1/80s.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/linda.hillman/10K001b.jpg

There are some stunning pictures in here!!!

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Originally Posted by Photo-John

That was taken with the 70-200 f/2.8L.

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Nice!!! I can remember only dreaming of having that lens.
Thanks to my hubby, I have had that lens for over a year now. Wonder what 2010 will bring me :D

Wow, proud to see this amazing work from our members here!
Oldclicker, "someday" is awesome!

Here is something cold. . . .

"November"

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Originally Posted by Photo-John

That was taken with the 70-200 f/2.8L.

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Had mine for well over 10 years. I bought it used for $1000. It's definitely one of the best photo gear investments I've ever made.

Now THAT is HDR. - TF

Sorry, I have trouble understanding rules at times :)

Here's one of my favorites from this year.

guira cuckoo

btw, the Guira Cuckoo was also taken with the 70-200 2.8L IS
one of the best investments in my photography ever. Amazing
Got mine on Ebay for about 1300.00

http://www.dittmerdesign.com/moab/ma...inger_3811.jpg

I caught a sweet moment with Anthony and Ginger; both whom I lost this year. This was her last trip to Moab.

Ginger developed cancer and I put her down April 1st. Anthony passed away in his sleep on May 7th. It has been a difficult year...

more of the good times: http://www.dittmerdesign.com/moab/march

Awwww, Carrie. Thanks for sharing that. That's definitely an important photo.

By the way, I'm not sure if you know it, but just before Anthony died, one of his photos was chosen as a Photo Of The Week here. I was excited that he was starting to post here. But I don't think he ever knew that his photo was chosen. He never responded to any of the comments and shortly after I heard about his passing. Here's a link to that photo: http://forums.photographyreview.com/...ad.php?t=54363

And it's also in our Featured Photo Archive. It's about two-thirds down in the middle column on this page: http://www.photographyreview.com/fea...lery13crx.aspx

Thanks for sharing and reminding us that sometimes what's most important is the memory. By that standard, the value of this photo is immeasurable.

Maybe not best but one of these is my favorite...An impossible decision to make.

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Maybe not best but one of these is my favorite...An impossible decision to make.

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Nice - call it your favorite series and you're set :)

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Nice - call it your favorite series and you're set :)

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Absolutely Frog. these are precious!

What a great series Frog! The 3rd one is adorable!! That look is ALL girl :)

Thanks John (Almo)! Great thread idea. What about a seperate one for "Your BEST picture of 2009", since a lot of people, myself included, may not think that their favorite is their best work? Just curious! Love your bird pic, I need to get more animal shots in 2010!

Thank you PJ, Gary, Lori!

It is now called my favorite set. I actually have about 30 very similar and it was hard enough picking these 3 out of the bunch.

Took this with my iPhone while we were camping a few weeks back. A nice cold (by Texas standards) morning.

This would have to be my favorite for 2009. Technically awful - focus is off, lighting is bad, noise is significant, subject is common, setting is not extravagant, ... but what a goofy image!

Great idea for a thread John. I had a hard time with this one but selected, The Old Cowboy, because it gave me the most satisfaction of any image all year because it was a completely a shot of opportunity. No posing, no special lighting, no can I take your picture just completely candid and it turned out to be just what I wanted. Hope you like it too.

It is not always our best that is our favorite. Great shot Loupey I have to giggle every time I see it.

This may very well be my favorite picture of the year here on PR. It may have a lot to do with my grandson's love for jets. Every time I see this one I get a very warm felling in my heart thinking of him. Just a wonderfully conceived image.