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

zombiesniper · Jan 3, 2018

If you didn't tell us nobody probably would have known.
Great images whether taken by a phone or not.

snowbear · Jan 4, 2018

Getting ready to brave the other drivers in this snow storm.

This is one of the studios at the Maine College of Art, taken back in the summer (no tables or stools). Two of the people that were on the school tour with us.
Nikon D40, AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (kit) @ 18mm; 1/500 @ f/5.6, ISO 800. Converted to B&W in LR.

DSC_7013.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

Apples in the truck at Clyde's Cider Mill, Old Mystic, CT.
Nikon D750, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikkor @ 85mm; 1/640 @ f/4.5; ISO 100

DSC_0851.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

gk fotografie · Jan 4, 2018

Missed saterday - tuesday, so today one photo as an extra.

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Peeb · Jan 4, 2018

Harvest Moon- Oct 2017 by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

Minimalist Pelican by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

Peeb · Jan 4, 2018

gk fotografie said:
Missed saterday - tuesday, so today one photo as an extra.

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What is that third one?

gk fotografie · Jan 4, 2018

The subject is a sea anemone (I hope this is the right translation in English) - took a snapshot in Blijdorp Zoo (Rotterdam NL) not really an interesting image, but for me a challenge to try and make something "crazy"out of it.

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zombiesniper · Jan 4, 2018

Just the pure luck of coming across a Coopers hawk within a minute or two of a kill is pretty cool. Add in it was next to our outdoor ice rink and gave us an opportunity to get this close was amazing.

Coopers Hawk meal by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

Since the first day of 2017 began with a Snowy owl, it's only fitting to end with one on Dec 31st.

Snowy Owl by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

SquarePeg · Jan 4, 2018

These are my favorites from the beach:

zulu42 · Jan 4, 2018

^^ those are awesome! What lovely light for the doggie to play in!

SquarePeg · Jan 4, 2018

zulu42 said:
^^ those are awesome! What lovely light for the doggie to play in!

If you're ever in York Beach, Maine - head to Long Sands Beach at sunrise and watch the doggie show. There were dozens of dogs running all up and down the beach!

zulu42 · Jan 4, 2018

I will keep that in mind! All my in-laws are in RI and Mass, so I go out east a few times a year. My favorite pie shop in Maine is closed, though

fishing4sanity · Jan 4, 2018

Two different photos of the same waterfall, even very close to the same vantage point. After I went the first time (the first photo below) some suggested trying a little faster shutter to get more detail in the water. The second photo was 12 days later, with some change in water flow and a brighter day. I still should have tried even faster shutter speeds, so now I've got an excuse for trip #3. Anyway, since Square Peg said to do a print when this challenge was done (something I want anyway), which is the better photo? For me, the final choice comes down to one of these waterfall shots or one of the two Smith Rock photos back on page two. Thanks for any advice.

SquarePeg · Jan 4, 2018

I like the first Smith Rocks photo best of the four in question. Great sky, gorgeous colors, nice line with the river... the second would be the best if the sky wasn't so plain, IMO. As for these two above, I like them, especially the first one, but I think that there is too much going on in the foreground for my tastes. Maybe it's the lines all going in different directions? My eye just jumps all over the place and doesn't know where to land.

zulu42 · Jan 4, 2018

I agree with SquarePeg on the Smith Rock photos. Of the four, the first would be my choice to print....unless...

Unless you print really big. 30" on the long side, or more. I would print the second waterfall image. I think that would look fantastic in a large format! large enough where you could get close and actually have to turn your head to see the whole frame.