Greetings from the Sierra Nevada. It is that time of year again when we all look back at the events of that last year, and look forward to the year ahead. Many photographers have developed the good habit of editing a collection of their favorite images for the year. The process of self-assessment is a vital part of artistic growth. In the day-to-day rush of life, we don’t often stop to see trends in our own image-making. By turning back the clock, we can see if we’re stuck in a rut or are hopefully making great progress.
I have included capture details, date and time of exposure, in chronological order. I hope you will visit my blog and add your comments or favorites at the bottom of the page.
May 2017 brings you joy, peace, and exciting photographic opportunities. Cheers to a happy and healthy New Year! Bill
Vernal pools, Little Table Mountain, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 16-35mm F2.8,
1/60 second at f/14, ISO 100
2/2/16 9:42:36 AM
Purple Plum Blossoms, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/60 second at f/20, ISO 400
3/6/16 8:10:59 AM
Raindrops and Agave ovatifolia ‘Vanzie’, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 50mm F2.5,
1/6 second at f/22, ISO 100
3/14/16 10:37:07 AM
Succulent, Clovis, California 2016
Jag.gr-PureShot for Apple iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s Plus back camera 4.15mm f/2.2,
1/30 second at f/2.2, ISO 80
3/15/16 9:24:41 AM
Succulent #2, Clovis, California 2016
Jag.gr-PureShot for Apple iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s Plus back camera 4.15mm f/2.2,
1/30 second at f/2.2, ISO 40
3/15/16 9:25:04 AM
Two Oaks and morning mist, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 16-35mm F2.8,
1/50 second at f/20, ISO 100
3/22/16 8:00:59 AM
Tree and wall, Oakhurst, California 2016
Jag.gr-PureShot for Apple iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s Plus back camera 4.15mm f/2.2,
1/30 second at f/2.2, ISO 25
4/18/16 3:42:53 PM
Dawn Mist and Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
10.00 second at f/14, ISO 100
4/23/16 5:54:22 AM
Dogwood and Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1 second at f/16, ISO 100
5/2/16 7:32:13 PM
Backlit maple leaves and Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/1 second at f/18, ISO 200
5/3/16 6:45:27 PM
Morning Mist at dawn, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/2 second at f/18, ISO 100
5/9/16 6:04:44 AM
Rising Mist at dawn, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/2 second at f/32, ISO 100
5/9/16 6:22:55 AM
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM,
1/13 second at f/20, ISO 100
5/9/16 6:26:23 AM
Sunrise Mist, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/400 second at f/18, ISO 100
5/9/16 6:36:35 AM
Bridalveil Fall and Maple Leaves, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
1/640 second at f/16, ISO 400
5/18/16 1:08:17 PM
Salsify Seeds at sunset, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/1600 second at f/3.5, ISO 125
6/5/16 7:15:17 AM
Bridalveil Fall and mist, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/1250 second at f/10, ISO 200
6/22/16 1:19:23 PM
Lower Yosemite Fall triptych, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
Pebbles, Montaña de Oro State Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/6 second at f/22, ISO 100
8/7/16 7:13:51 PM
Rock formations and surf, at Montaña de Oro State Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1.30 second at f/32, ISO 100
8/7/16 7:39:45 PM
Forest reflections, Manzanita Lake, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/25 second at f/8, ISO 400
9/23/16 5:54:57 PM
Autumn Elm and Mist, Yosemite National Park, California
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/30 second at f/25, ISO 125
10/21/16 8:07:57 AM
Maple Leaves and Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/3 second at f/25, ISO 320
10/21/16 4:35:17 PM
Cottonwoods, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/4 second at f/22, ISO 100
10/22/16 10:26:09 AM
Half Dome, Elm and Sunbeams, Yosemite National Park, California
ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
1/250 second at f/16, ISO 400
10/29/16 8:19:06 AM
Half Dome and Elm at sunrise, Yosemite National Park, California
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
1/1000 second at f/20, ISO 400
10/29/16 8:23:40 AM
Maple Leaves along the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1.60 second at f/22, ISO 100
10/29/16 4:57:30 PM
Autumn Oaks in the Mist, Yosemite National Park
ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
1/50 second at f/16, ISO 100
10/31/16 9:19:31 AM
Black Oaks and Sunbeams, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
1/50 second at f/16, ISO 100
10/31/16 9:20:25 AM
Rock, Tree and Waterfall, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
2 second at f/19, ISO 100
11/1/16 7:46:51 AM
Cliffs and Mist, Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
1/30 second at f/18, ISO 100
11/1/16 9:24:15 AM
Gathering Autumn Storm, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
1/60 second at f/18, ISO 100
11/1/16 10:05:16 AM
Clouds at Sunset, El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/13 second at f/18, ISO 100
11/1/16 5:49:01 PM
Rapids and Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 24-105mm F4,
5.00 second at f/22, ISO 100
11/5/16 10:29:36 AM
Forest Reflections and Rapids, Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
2 second at f/32, ISO 100
11/7/16 11:15:39 AM
Maple Leaves, the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 70-200mm F2.8,
1/2 second at f/29, ISO 100
11/7/16 11:49:18 AM
Ice, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/2 second at f/22, ISO 125
12/1/16 10:22:00 AM
Oak and Purple Plum leaves, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
5.00 second at f/29, ISO 100
12/10/16 2:38:38 PM
Ice formations, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
2 second at f/16, ISO 100
12/17/16 9:35:04 AM
Ice forms, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/3 second at f/20, ISO 100
12/19/16 9:19:01 AM
Purple Plum leaves and frost, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/2 second at f/18, ISO 100
12/19/16 9:45:25 AM
Crystalline Ice forms, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
2 second at f/32, ISO 100
12/25/16 10:04:10 AM
Ice curves, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/25 second at f/18, ISO 100
12/25/16 10:11:31 AM
Ice patterns, Ahwahnee, California 2016
SONY-ILCE-7RM2, 90mm F2.8,
1/40 second at f/18, ISO 100
12/27/16 9:48:48 AM
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January 11, 2017 at 8:13 PM
Hi William,
I really enjoyed seeing a number of your images from Yosemite, a place we have grown to love more and more. As an Australian it’s pretty hard to get there (!) though we were fortunate to have 2 visits this year.
You may like to take a look at my favourite images from 2 trips to the USA in 2016….
https://atphoto.smugmug.com/Landscapes/USA-National-Parks-2016/
cheers from Downunder!
Andrew
January 17, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Thanks for checking out my images. And for sharing your outstanding photographs!
January 10, 2017 at 6:52 PM
Excellent collection of images William, you had a very productive and creative year! I love the abstract ice patterns, very reminiscent of one of my favorite photographers, Brett Weston. Keep up the good work in 2017!
January 11, 2017 at 2:03 PM
Thanks Alan! Yes, Bret Weston’s ice images have been a big inspiration for many decades!
January 9, 2017 at 11:32 PM
Stellar body of work William. Always a pleasure to see your year end photos and really appreciate your participation in this years Best Photos of the Year blog project. I hope you and your family have a great 2017!
January 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM
Thanks Jim!
January 2, 2017 at 9:31 AM
It looks like you had another incredible year. Ice Curves is my personal favorite. Dawn Mist and Bridal Veil Fall is also gorgeous; I love the long exposure on that one. Sunrise Mist is spectacular, especially with the shadows on the trees.
My collection is here: http://livingwilderness.blogspot.com/2016/12/best-of-2016.html
January 2, 2017 at 12:46 PM
Hi Kevin, Thanks for sharing your favs of mine, and the link to your images. Well done!
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year!
Bill
January 1, 2017 at 8:17 PM
Happy New Year Bill. Thank you for sharing your wonderful images! Hard to choose, but my favs are: Succulent 2, Dawn Mist & Bridalveil, Salsify Seeds, Autumn Elm & Mist, and Rock-Tree-Waterfall.
My top 25 are posted here: http://www.bethhowellphotos.com/Galleries/2016-Favorites/
January 2, 2017 at 12:43 PM
Hi Beth, Thanks so sharing your favs. I really enjoyed seeing your 2016 portfolio. Well done. I especially enjoyed seeing images taken when I was there!
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year!
January 1, 2017 at 12:23 PM
Happy New Year to you all. Thanks for visiting and commenting!
December 31, 2016 at 2:09 PM
Thank you! These are so heart warming and inspirational. Happy New Year!
Antoinette
January 2, 2017 at 12:41 PM
Great to hear from you. Best wishes for a wonderful New Year!
December 31, 2016 at 12:56 PM
Thank you for posting these annual favorites – What a beautiful array of images!. What strikes me about the collection as a whole is how consistently your photographs capture and evoke emotion. I love them all, but I’m especially fond of the ice forms (I’m drawn to abstracts more and more these days). The images from Montana de Oro have sentimental appeal, too, since I grew up in Morro Bay. Just posted my own “best of” – http://henexson.zenfolio.com/blog/2016/12/2016-highlights
January 2, 2017 at 12:36 PM
Hi Fay, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and kind words. I enjoyed seeing your 2016 selections!
Best Wishes,
December 31, 2016 at 10:13 AM
Please feel free to add a link to your own Best of 2016 photographs here!
January 4, 2017 at 4:53 PM
Bill,
I think the annual sorting and culling of the year’s favorite images is a great exercise for any photographer. Here is a link to my best of 2016. http://www.yosemitecollection.com/Best_of_2016
January 4, 2017 at 5:31 PM
My favs of yours! Stay dry!
Winter Oaks, El Capitan Meadow, Yosemite
Spinner Dolphins, Kona Hawaii
Lichen Streaks and Dike, Medlicott Dome, Yosemite
December 31, 2016 at 7:34 AM
Bill,
I look forward to seeing you end of the year favorites! I espcially like the Vernal Pools, but I am intrigued by all of it. I’m reminded that I need to keep going to Inspiration Point. I probably won’t live here forever. I also photographed plenty of leaves this year!
Best wishes,
Hugh Sakols
December 31, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Thanks for your comments! Have you put together a Favs of 2016? Hope all goes well for you.