I am finally posting a selection of my favorite photographs from 2010. Maybe I’ll have to follow the trend and pick the top ten.
Please let me know which ones are your favs! Thanks to all of you who have followed my ongoing adventures in creative photography.
Happy New Year, Bill
Salsify Seeds, 2010
Ice, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Stones and reflections, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Valley Oak and fog, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Valley Oaks and fog at sunrise, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Plum Blossom, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Plum Blossom #2, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Sunrise at Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California 2010
Twilight, Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California 2010
Twilight at Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California 2010
Three Calla Lilies, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Two Calla Lilies, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Dogwood Branches over the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, 2010
Dogwood Branch, Merced River, Yosemite National Park, 2010
Lily, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Pier Pilings and Fog, Coquille River, Bandon, Oregon 2010
Pier Pilings in the Coquille River, Bandon, Oregon 2010
Pier Pilings, Coquille River, Bandon, Oregon 2010
Rock formation and driftwood, Bandon, Oregon 2010
Two Lilies, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Sunflower Impression, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Sunflower, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Four Oaks, Coarsegold, California 2010
Sunbeams and Forest, Sierra Nevada Foothills, California 2010
Grasses and Raindrops, Siesta Lake, Yosemite National Park, California 2010
Aspen, Conway Summit, California 2010
Aspen and Sierra Nevada Mountains, Conway Summit, California 2010
Sunrise Storm Clouds, Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve, California 2010
Pinecones, Mono Lake Tufa
State Natural Reserve, California 2010
Sunrise surf, Carmel, California 2010
Rocks and Surf, Carmel, California 2010
Rock Formations and surf, Pt. Lobos State Reserve, California 2010
Winter Hills, Diablo Mountains, Pacheco Pass, California 2010
Cows and Winter Hills, Diablo Mountains, Pacheco Pass, California 2010
Autumn oak and snowstorm, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Oaks in autumn snowstorm, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Autumn oaks and snowflakes, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Calla Leaf, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Pine forest in fog, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Oak forest in fog, Ahwahnee, California 2010
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April 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Thanks for the feedback!
April 5, 2011 at 4:54 PM
William,
Thank you for sharing your unique observations of the natural world and your artistic interpretations. They always move me to honoring the millions of moments in my life and reasons to explore new possibilities. Your work is powerful.
Keep up the good work.
N. Rodriguez, Bronx, New York
February 14, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Bill: Some great shots!
My favourite is Aspen & Sierra Nevada Mountains. Others Salsify Seeds, Ice, Ahwahnee, Cal., Coloured image Twilight at Scripps Pier, Dogwood Branch B &W, single Lily, Sunflower, Sunrise Storm Clouds, Sunrise Surf Carmel and finally Rock Formations Point Lobos, Cal.
Have a great year.
February 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM
This weirdly reminds me of a concentration camp…..where they are being marched to their death. Stunning….captivating….eerily beautiful.
Cheers, Mrs. Lonni Balke
Pier Pilings, Coquille River, Bandon, Oregon 2010
January 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Thanks for all the feedback. Be sure to check out my Top Thirteen!
David, you are right of course, about Sierra Nevada. I know better. Reminds me of how people say “chai tea,’ when in Hindi chai equals tea in English. My wife is from India, and I don’t make that mistake!
January 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Hi Bill, a superb group of images. I like “Three Calla Lilies,” “Dogwood Branches Over The Merced River,”Pier Pilings III,” “Rock Formation and Driftwood,” and “Aspens and Sierra Nevada” best. By the way, as you may remember, “Sierra Nevada” means “snowy mountains,” so calling them “Sierra Nevada Mountains” is redundant. A common mis-usage. Great work though.
January 18, 2011 at 2:42 PM
All your images are superb and inspirational, thank for sharing. Although in my sense, I pick up these ones:
Plum Blossom, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Four Oaks, Coarsegold, California 2010
Aspen, Conway Summit, California 2010
Winter Hills, Diablo Mountains, Pacheco Pass, California 2010
January 17, 2011 at 9:24 PM
Lovely images, all.
These speak to me the most…
Ice
Stones and reflections
Valley Oaks and fog at sunrise
Dogwood Branches over the Merced River
Rock formation and driftwood
Sunbeams and Forest
Pinecones
Autumn oaks and snowflakes
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January 14, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Superb work. The one thing I love about your images is that you always show us the world through the eyes of an artist.
January 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM
William, your work is truly an inspiration. Congratulations on a great year, I have a hard time selecting a favorite but your three of Scripps Pier (which I was just shooting a few days ago) hit close to home so I will say they are my favorites of the bunch. Cheers!
January 12, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Wonderful selection, Bill. My favorites are Stones & Reflections, both Plum Blossom images, B&W dogwood branch, Cows & Winter Hills, Sunbeams & Forest. My most favorite is probably Sunrise Surf.
January 12, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Thank you to all of you for your feedback. Now all I need is time to tally up the votes…
January 12, 2011 at 11:02 AM
I love Salsify seeds the best!
I always love your powerful compositions to though so it is hard to narrow down to what I like the best!
I really also enjoy the simple almost white compositions with very little in them. Wish I lived in an area where those types of shots were more frequently possible!
January 10, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Winter Hills, Diablo Mountains- Just Perfect.
Regards from Argyll
JOHN
January 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM
My favorite images are the Aspen and Sierra Nevada Mountains, Conway Summit, California, Stones and reflections, Ahwahnee, Salsify Seeds and Ice.
I wish you a great new year of photography.
greetings from Austria
Jürgen
January 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM
Hi! It´s nice to follow your blog. I like “Dogwood Branch, Merced River, Yosemite National Park, 2010” best of these images. BR Andreas – Norway.
January 10, 2011 at 12:39 AM
Top-notch images to choose from, Bill. If I were to pick the top images, I’d go for:
Salsify Seeds, 2010
Stones and reflections, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Valley Oak and fog, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Pier Pilings and Fog, Coquille River, Bandon, Oregon 2010
Oaks in autumn snowstorm, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Oak forest in fog, Ahwahnee, California 2010
January 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Great work Bill! Here are some favorites, more or less in order:
Stones and reflections, Ahwahnee, California 2010
Cows and Winter Hills, Diablo Mountains, Pacheco Pass, California 2010
Twilight, Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California 2010 (B&W)
Dogwood Branch, Merced River, Yosemite National Park, 2010
Autumn oak and snowstorm, Ahwahnee, California 2010 (Claudia likes the blurred version, but I prefer this one)
Aspen and Sierra Nevada Mountains, Conway Summit, California 2010
Thanks for letting us chime in!
January 9, 2011 at 7:43 PM
I especially enjoyed the first and third “Pier Pilings” images. They both have a sense of mystery about them that causes me to stop, look, wonder and look some more.
May 2011 be a better year for you and your family, Bill.
January 9, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Hard choice, all are great but if I were to choose three:
Ice
Pier Pilings and Fog
Aspen, conway Summit
A calendar would be nice though, I’m sure John would help 😉
January 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM
They are all wonderful, but those that stand out the most are
Stones and reflections
winter hills
pinecones
Always a big fan of your work Bill,
Clay
January 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I’ll have to pull together the top ten in the next few days!
It is so rewarding to have such positive feedback. It was a very tough year for our family. As in the past, I found great solace when seeking out the beauty of nature through the process of making images. Feeling such solace and seeing such beauty reenforces my belief in the restorative and healing powers of Nature.
Peace, Bill
January 9, 2011 at 9:17 AM
It’ s difficult to choose………..But, for me: “Stones and Reflections”.
Your style is superb!
January 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM
Twilight at Scripps Pier, La Jolla, California 2010 is my favourite…
January 9, 2011 at 8:36 AM
They are all fabulous. If I pick out 12, will you make a calendar?
January 9, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Wow. Wonderful set of photos. Looks like you’ve had a very good year! The ones I’d most like to hang on my wall are:
– Salsify seeds
– Valley oaks and fog at sunrise
– Dogwood branch, Merced River
– Lily, Ahwahnee
– Sunflower impression
– Aspen and Sierra Nevadas
– Calla leaf
January 8, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Beautiful images! Love them all.
January 8, 2011 at 7:57 PM
My favorite is “Stones & Reflections.” The color contrast makes it immediately stand out, and the submerged rocks gives it added depth. It’s a photo that I can get lost in.
January 8, 2011 at 7:55 PM
Love so many. Difficult to pick one but one others haven’t mentioned is Sunrise Surf. Love your work as it is very artistic and makes me feel joyous.
January 8, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Incredible images Bill. I always am in awe of the beauty and artistry you bring to your photographs. Congratulations on a very successful year.
It’s hard to pick favorites but I would have to say to 2 images of the Dogwoods over the Merced and the 2 of the Calla Lilies are absolutely beautiful.
January 8, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Beautiful images, Bill. Masterful!
My favorites are Stones and reflections, Plum Blossom #2, Twilight, Scripps Pier(B&W), Twilight at Scripps Pier, Dogwood Branch(B&W), Sunbeams and Forest, Aspen and Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sunrise surf, Cows and Winter Hills (that one cow makes the image for me), Oaks in autumn snowstorm, and Oak forest in fog.
January 8, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Pinecones, Ice, stones, Valley Oak in Fog, Pier pilings
Sunrise Surf. Those are my picks! But I’d add a bit more contrast to the pine cones, Bill.
Happy new year!
January 8, 2011 at 4:23 PM
My faves would have to be: Plum Blossom (the first one), Dogwood Branches (the first one), Lily (Ahwahnee), Pier Pilings, Two Lilies, Sunrise Stormclouds, Aspen and Sierra Nevada Mountains, Rock Formations and Surf.
January 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Pier Pilings. It’s difficult too choose from so many greats, though.
January 8, 2011 at 3:35 PM
I would be ecstatic if any of these were mine. For me, I like Rock Formations and Surf (gotta love the movement) and Aspen (really wants to be HDR).
As always, thanks for taking the time to share with us.
January 8, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Nice set. My faves are:
Twilight at Scripps Pier and Aspen and Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Thanks for sharing.
January 8, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Very nice set of images Bill. There are a lot to like. It is hard to pick out favorites. I think Vally Oak and fog, Stones and reflections, Twilight at Scripps Pier and Oaks in Autumn Snowstorm stand out for me. Happy New Year. May your light be great.