Your Favorite Image of 2009

[almo]

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.

[Alison]

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).

[OldClicker]

"Someday" - TF

[Photo-John]

"Someday" - TF

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

[Grandpaw]

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

[Old Timer]

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.

[shootme]

Now in 2010 and looking back on 2009, its hard to choose a photo. In my opinion each one belongs to a different category, representing something different to the photographer for things like technique, feeling, atmosphere, creativity, pp work, etc. For me I'd choose this in my portfolio for strong colour, deep gaze, sharpness, the candidness of time and place I took the shot (a Busker on the streets in Geneva). Probably not my best but one I like a lot. Hope you did as well.

[Photo-John]

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.

[almo]

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.

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

Which lens took the shot?

[Photo-John]

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

Which lens took the shot?

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

[Alison]

There are some stunning pictures in here!!!

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

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

[Photo-John]

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

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.

[OldClicker]

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.

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

[havana_joe]

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.

[almo]

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.

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

[starriderrick]

Great thread almo. 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

[drg]

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.

[Dylan8i]

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.

[Lori11]

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!

[Jimmy B]

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

[apass]

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

Jimmy, that’s an awesome pic there and of course there are many other good photos on this thread but you get my vote so far.

Since I just restarted with this hobby again I have some very modest files from last year and this one was taken around july/August when she was 6 or seven month old with a 3mp Epson camera with low res at that…the file says 2006 but that is incorrect… hope you like it

Antonio

[BlueRob]

Jimmy, that’s an awesome pic there and of course there are many other good photos on this thread but you get my vote so far.

Since I just restarted with this hobby again I have some very modest files from last year and this one was taken around july/August when she was 6 or seven month old with a 3mp Epson camera with low res at that…the file says 2006 but that is incorrect… hope you like it

Antonio

Welcome to the forum dad...hope to see more shots of yours soon with the new Oly. :thumbsup:
Here he is lady's and gents...my dad... who introduce me to photography since I was a kid....I remember the magic of a white paper slowing displaying an image while immersed in developing solution in my father private dark room....ha! time does fly!

[Photo-John]

Here he is lady's and gents...my dad... who introduce me to photography since I was a kid....I remember the magic of a white paper slowing displaying an image while immersed in developing solution in my father private dark room....ha! time does fly!

Very, very nice. My dad was my photographic inspiration, too. And he posts here occassionally. My mom, too. It's a family-friendly place. Sort of. Most of the time

[BlueRob]

Very, very nice. My dad was my photographic inspiration, too. And he posts here occassionally. My mom, too. It's a family-friendly place. Sort of. Most of the time

LOL! yeah most of the time! No seriously is a great forum which now a days is something hard to find...:thumbsup:
I guess parents leave us with big imprints that will mark paths for us.

[Lori11]

Jimmy that photo is beautiful!