{"id":7093,"date":"2020-01-04T07:08:40","date_gmt":"2020-01-04T15:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.williamneill.com\/blog\/?p=7093"},"modified":"2022-01-23T10:24:22","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T18:24:22","slug":"my-favorite-photographs-of-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.williamneill.com\/index.php\/2020\/01\/my-favorite-photographs-of-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"My Favorite Photographs of 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Greetings from the Sierra Nevada,<\/span><\/p>\n

Happy New Year! I hope your year ahead is happy, healthy, and artistically productive!<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always thought that tight editing was a prime skill for any photographer and that I was good at it. Well, this year, I\u2019m proving that incorrect. I decided that since over the past year, I\u2019ve made such a diverse range of imagery, I would show that range. My 2019 collection includes 60 photographs listed in chronological order. I am hoping that while seeing a fuller view of my visual explorations that somewhere while scrolling through my images you find an inspirational direction for your own art.<\/span><\/p>\n

The primary motivation for me to photograph is to experience beauty, which is everywhere if we look for it. For example, the first image here was taken with my iPhone in Costco. Much of what I find is local, around my home like ice formed in a bucket on my patio, snow on the pines in my neighbor, trees in bloom in Fresno, and of course a few from Yosemite.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many years ago, when I was involved with Ansel Adam’s workshops, I was fortunate to hear lectures by many master photographers.  One of them was Jerry Uelsmann (http:\/\/www.uelsmann.com\/), who became a friend and mentor.  During his lectures, he would show his work from the past year.  Since his work involves compositing many images together, these images including variations he had tried, often with the same objects in different locations or scenes.  This overview revealed the progression of Jerry\u2019s creative process during the year.  I always felt inspired when seeing many of his slide shows.  I often thought I should do this myself each year, in order to assess my year\u2019s efforts, but never got around to it. So now I’ve been doing the annual review annually!<\/p>\n

The process of self-assessment is a vital part of artistic growth.  In the day-to-day rush of life, we don\u2019t often stop to see trends in our image-making.  By turning back the clock, we can see if we are stuck in a rut or made great progress.<\/p>\n

I hope you will add your comments or favorites at the bottom of the page. You can add a link to your collection if you wish.<\/p>\n

Kind regards, Bill<\/p>\n

PS Click here<\/a> to read my Outdoor Photographer essay on this subject written in 2010 entitled Best of the Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best of 2014<\/a>
\nBest of 2015<\/a>
\nBest of 2016
\n<\/a>Best of 2017<\/a>
\nBest of 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nFlowers, Fresno, California 2019
\nPureShot for iOS, iPhone XS Max back camera 4.25mm f\/1.8,
\n1\/60 second at f\/1.8, ISO 50<\/p>\n

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\nSierra Foothills, Madera County, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n2 second at f\/32, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nBracken Fern, 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM,
\n1\/4 second at f\/11, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nWinter Oaks, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/200 second at f\/14, ISO 800<\/p>\n

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\nPines in snowstorm, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/2 second at f\/25, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nIce, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n3.20 second at f\/32, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nGnarled Oak, snowstorm, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/90 second at f\/13, ISO 800<\/p>\n

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\nVernal Pool, Madera County, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/10 second at f\/6.3, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nSpring foothills, Madera County, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/2 second at f\/8, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nOak woodlands, Madera County, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/40 second at f\/16, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nMoonrise and oak woodlands, Madera County, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/6 second at f\/16, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nCreosote patterns, Ahwanhee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/15 second at f\/6.3, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nIce and stones, Ahwanhee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1.50 second at f\/19, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nPear blossoms, Fresno, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM,
\n1\/640 second at f\/11, ISO 1600<\/p>\n

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\nSpring Blossoms, 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM,
\n1\/250 second at f\/16, ISO 800<\/p>\n

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\nHorsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/1600 second at f\/18, ISO 400<\/p>\n

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\nDawn Surf, Point Pinos, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n30 second at f\/20, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nCypress trees in fog, Pacific Grove, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/3 second at f\/20, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nPfeiffer Arch, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n8 second at f\/14, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nHorsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/1000 second at f\/18, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nHorsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/800 second at f\/18, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nMoon over Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/25 second at f\/5.6, ISO 400<\/p>\n

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\nDogwood, Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/2 second at f\/25, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nDogwood Blossoms, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/6 second at f\/14, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nDogwood along the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/3 second at f\/16, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nSpring sunrise over Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/40 second at f\/11, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nUpper Yosemite Fall, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/1600 second at f\/5.6, ISO 200<\/p>\n

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\nWaterfall and Mist, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/1600 second at f\/7.1, ISO 200<\/p>\n

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\nLupine, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1\/4 second at f\/16, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nFarewell to Spring Blossoms, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1\/8 second at f\/13, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nCalifornia Poppies, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1\/13 second at f\/9, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nHydrangea, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n4 second at f\/25, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nRidges, Mt Tamalpais State Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/125 second at f\/16, ISO 200<\/p>\n

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\nSequoias, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1 second at f\/14, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nSequoia trees, Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/2 second at f\/10, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nRipples, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #10 50\/2.4,
\n1\/400 second at f\/2.5, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nAbalone Shell and Bubbles, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1\/2000 second at f\/5.6, ISO 800<\/p>\n

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\nAbalone Shell and Bubbles #2, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1\/2000 second at f\/5.6, ISO 800<\/p>\n

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\nRipples, Ahwahnee, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1\/3200 second at f\/5, ISO 1600<\/p>\n

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\nPatterns #1, Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/640 second at f\/8, ISO 200<\/p>\n

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\nPatterns #4, Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/320 second at f\/11, ISO 200<\/p>\n

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\nRipples, Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/800 second at f\/9, ISO 1250<\/p>\n

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\nCottonwoods and Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM,
\n1\/25 second at f\/18, ISO 400<\/p>\n

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\nClearing Storm, Santa Rosa Wilderness, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/400 second at f\/8, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nClearing Storm, Santa Rosa Wilderness, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/400 second at f\/8, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nCottonwoods and mist, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/8 second at f\/11, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nCottonwoods impressions, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/2 second at f\/25, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nCottonwoods, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/1 second at f\/16, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nPine Forest, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n4 second at f\/16, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nSteaming Mist and Pine, Yosemite National Park, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/80 second at f\/18, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nCattails, San Juaquin Valley, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/5000 second at f\/5.6, ISO 6400<\/p>\n

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\nGrasses reflected, San Juaquin Valley, California 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/4000 second at f\/6.3, ISO 6400<\/p>\n

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SonyILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/8000 second at f\/7.1, ISO 6400<\/p>\n

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\nSword Ferns, Sehome Hill, Bellingham, Washington 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n2 second at f\/16, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nSword Ferns, Sehome Hill, Bellingham, Washington 2019
\nSonyILCE-7RM2, #127 90\/2.8,
\n1\/13 second at f\/16, ISO 800<\/p>\n

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\nAlder Forest, Arroyo Canyon, Bellingham, Washington 2019
\nSonyILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1 second at f\/20, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nAlder Forest, Arroyo Canyon, Bellingham, Washington 2019
\nSonyILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1.60 second at f\/20, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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\nWhatcom Falls, Bellingham, Washington 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/6 second at f\/13, ISO 200<\/p>\n

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\nWhatcom Falls, Bellingham, Washington 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/3 second at f\/20, ISO 200<\/p>\n

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\nWhatcom Creek, Bellingham, Washington 2019
\nSony ILCE-7RM2, FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS,
\n1\/3 second at f\/18, ISO 100<\/p>\n

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