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

[fishing4sanity]

A couple of favorite photos from November at Smith Rock. For me the first one was special because that was the "in my face" first view that morning and no one else was there first thing in the morning. By the time I got down in the bottom by the river, the few interesting clouds were gone, but the reflection was just so vivid. Being surprisingly alone for the first several moments of daylight in this beautiful area on my first visit there was incredible.

 

[SquarePeg]

Only 2 huh? Hmmmmm...

1-2 per day for the week.

 

[SquarePeg]

Here’s one of Princess. We had some fun with this one here on TPF with several people giving a try with different processing. I have at least 4 versions of this one but this one is the best, IMO.

 

[smoke665]

Won't be long till this was a year ago. I've learned a lot since then, and might improve on it if I were to do over, but still not bad. I think the light and shadow, really added to the drama, making this a favorites from the year.

Florida01082017_081.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

 

[Peeb]

Two from the prairie:
1. Frosty the buffalo

Bison-chilled- Osage County Oklahoma by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

and
2. Skeptical hawk is skeptical

skeptical hawk by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

TOMORROW: blazing sun setting and foreboding but beautiful church at night.

 

[Peeb]

Here’s one of Princess. We had some fun with this one here on TPF with several people giving a try with different processing. I have at least 4 versions of this one but this one is the best, IMO.

Gorgeous shot of a lovely subject!

 

[smoke665]

I'll be on the road next week, so posting ahead. Another favorite subject and photos.

Sadiesbirthday08202017_838-Edit.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

July4th06302017_571-Edit.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

 

[smoke665]

And last one for awhile LOL My all time personal favorite now resides as an 11x14 on wall.

Christmas 201711212017_477.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

 

[SquarePeg]

I'll be on the road next week, so posting ahead. Another favorite subject and photos.

Sadiesbirthday08202017_838-Edit.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

July4th06302017_571-Edit.jpg by William Raber, on Flickr

He needs some playing cards and a green eye shade.

 

[smoke665]

@SquarePeg how about "she" LOL

 

[SquarePeg]

Oops

 

[Peeb]

Oops

 

[snowbear]

In order to get something for the Secret Santa shot, I went on a little walk, We were getting our first snow of the season, and I was mainly looking at holly trees but I also found a couple of Virginia pines.

D750, AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikkor @ 66mm; 1/250 @ f/5.6, ISO 200; pop-up flash used.

DSC_1016.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr
20171209_DSC_1017.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

D750, AI-S 105mm f/4 Micro Nikkor; 1/200 @ f/5.6, ISO 200; pop-up flash used.

cmw3_d750_DSC_0996.jpg by Charlie Wrenn, on Flickr

 

[SquarePeg]

Here's another of my favorites from 2017. Sleepy Hollow Farm in VT. Obviously if I had it to do over again, I'd have brought a saw.

 

[Peeb]

Sunday's submissions:

1. Setting sun in Owasso Oklahoma (Tulsa suburb)

Sunset in Owasso Oklahoma by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

2. Holy Family Cathedral at night (Tulsa OK)

Cathedral at night by Peeb-OK, on Flickr

For Monday: cute puppy and a New Mexico mountain.