Weekly challenge - best of 2017 12/30 - 1/5

zulu42 · Dec 31, 2017

I didn't shoot a lot in '17. Mostly family stuff.

Tossed a few eggs and a baby in a basket on Easter. I still struggle with "studio" lighting. I will try to build a softbox this year and ditch the little shoot thru umbrella.

At a birthday party for my grandson, I ended up mostly photographing someone else's baby lol. He was so mellow and introspective, and liked looking at the camera.

I like the textures in this, but wish I had allowed more separation between the skull and gun. When going through pictures in post, I find things I wish I had done differently. Far too often. More practice required in '18.

zulu42 · Dec 31, 2017

@zombiesniper Those are all excellent! I absolutely love Spaceballs.

Zombie girl is awesome. I would give her some fiery pupils, white or yellow

zombiesniper · Dec 31, 2017

Thank you.

fishing4sanity · Dec 31, 2017

A couple of shots from the Columbia River gorge.

Peeb · Jan 1, 2018

In order to stay with only 2 images/day, I made a montage of my newest family member (born in April):

Miss Riley's 2017 in review by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

And this summer I channeled a little Georgia O'Keefe in New Mexico (the lighting at sunrise was spectacular):

Cerro Pedernal by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

smoke665 · Jan 1, 2018

@Peeb Riley is the best!

Peeb · Jan 1, 2018

smoke665 said:
@Peeb Riley is the best!

As is Sadie! Recalled your July 4 thread when you posted it here! Great shots of a beautiful dog!

SquarePeg · Jan 1, 2018

This was just a quick snap during a hike with my bff but it turned out to be a favorite. I think the leading line of the leash and then the path ahead are what make it a fav for me.

SquarePeg · Jan 1, 2018

One more today. I don’t think I previously posted this one. It’s not the best photo but Princess rarely allows photos these days so it was an instant favorite for me.

smoke665 · Jan 1, 2018

@SquarePeg You've got a beautiful young lady there!!

smoke665 · Jan 1, 2018

Peeb said:
smoke665 said:

@Peeb Riley is the best!

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As is Sadie! Recalled your July 4 thread when you posted it here! Great shots of a beautiful dog!

Our oldest son has two Goldens, they are such sweet dogs.

smoke665 · Jan 1, 2018

Two from an old ghost town resort in the Smokies that I thought were interesting. The last one is particularly insightful on my photographic journey.

Elkmont09302017_254-Edit.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

Elkmont09302017_234-Edit.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

JonA_CT · Jan 1, 2018

I got my HD out this morning. A few more for today...

zombiesniper · Jan 1, 2018

I really should have more wildlife photos than studio since that's where I spend more of my time. lol

This is a group of fox kits that were in a local park. Logan and I spent a couple of days shooting them and this one is my favourite because it's the only shot I got with the three of them and it just happens to show their curious nature.

What is that by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

The next one is a favourite since it is not a time in a birds life many get to witness let a lone pull up a lawn chair to and watch for hours. Once again it was Jr's spidey senses that lead us to this nest. Once mom got used to us, which took all of 5 minutes, she carried on with her motherly duties and we were priveleged enough to be there.

Feeding time by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

snowbear · Jan 1, 2018

The first one for today is my late Mom-in-Law, Mary. This was taken at her birthday, a few weeks before she lost her battle with cancer. Miss you, Mom.

cmw3_d750_DSC_0198.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

This is uncle James (Mom-in-law's brother) and his granddaughter, Jazzie. I'm going to try to get Jazzie, her siblings and her mom (the flower girl at our wedding) for a shoot once we get into better weather. This was completely unplanned, but if I had to do it again, I'd go with a higher PoV.

DSC_0202-Edit.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr