Sunday, January 1, 2012

Favorite


Lisa, at The Creative Exchange asked us to share our favorite capture from 2011.
Well, it only took me about two seconds to choose mine.
This shot of my garden daylily is my favorite.

I liked the light, color, composition, detail, focus, and DOF in this piece.
But, most of all I was happy with the delicate, ethereal feeling captured.
To me, that is what photography is all about - 
trying to capture the feeling and "personality" of the subject.

Ansel Adams said, "Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop".
I am thrilled with this one humble capture and it spurs me on...
it is the thrill of the hunt,
the thrill of getting the one 
perfect
capture, 
ever elusive, 
but out there -
somewhere,
that keeps me challenged, clicking, and searching.

Now, I'm searching for winter's beauty, feeling, and mood.



Wishing you joy in the creative process and 
a wonderful, productive New Year!!!


36 comments:

  1. That would certainly meets Ansel Adams' criteria of a significant photo. I'm so glad Lisa did this, because I never saw it the first time around, and it is magnificent!

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  2. The softness on the left of the frame is just pure. I concur with everything you are pleased about this photo - I really think it's beautiful. Great quote too - sometimes when I post photos I think that it's not good enough but the I realise that it's not about that, just, as you say, it's about the thrill of the search.

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  3. Beautiful both of your captures are.. and really love the soft delicate feel of the flower.. hope your New Years is filled with much love and excitement on your journey..

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  4. Happy New Year! You have captured the beauty around you very well. Love the soft look of the header. Looking forward to your findings in 2012.

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  5. I wish you a happy New Year!
    Greetings Karin

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  6. Wonderful photos.
    Happy New Year to you!
    Greetings from Hilda

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  7. That is so gorgeous. Lovely New Year 2012.

    Greetings, Merike :)

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  8. Magic macro. Looking forward to seeing more of your stunning images in 2012.

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  9. Both of your pictures are stunning. I have not been to your blog before (I don't think anyway) so it is good to see them.

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  10. Happy New Year Anna!!

    Both of these photographs are magnificent, but there are surely not enough superlatives for the first one. It is simply breathtaking.

    Thank you for the Ansel Adams quote. I needed that today, as I shot well over 100 photos yesterday, and did not get even one that I came close to liking! :-(
    I feel much better now!! :-)

    Have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for sharing with us at The Creative Exchange.

    lisa.

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  11. Yes, I agree it is perfect in every way, Stunning. Thanks for Ansel Adams quote gives me hope. Take care and happy shooting.

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  12. Beautiful macro! I can see why it is a favorite!!

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  13. Your favorite of 2011 is definitely a beautiful photo!
    Happy shooting in 2012!

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  14. Stunning capture. I can understand why it motivates you to keep pursuing.

    Kathy

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  15. Happy New Year! A beautiful picture at the top there, wonderful colours :)

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  16. Wow, this is really stunning! Would be my favourite, too!
    Happy New Year to you, Anna!

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  17. Your daylily image is truly ethereal! Beautiful color...and that DOF is fabulous!

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  18. This really is a great photo. Love how the colors are so balanced, and the focus and composition are superb. Thanks for sharing

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  19. I agree, both these shots are really stunning

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  20. That is a truly beautiful image.

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  21. A beautiful choice...but all your work is gorgeous. Happy New Year, hope you catch some more elusive, ethereal, captivating subjects.

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  22. Anna ..your photography is always so artistic ~ heres to a fabulous year behind the lens!

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  23. It's breathtaking..absolutely beautiful!

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  24. I can see why this is your favorite, Anna – gorgeous! Well done on pursuing your photographic dreams and may they all come true. Happy New Year! xo – g

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  25. Hello my friend! You have snow in the northern reaches of the state - oh lucky you. We have seen nary a flake here in the SE. I'm hoping for a good snow fall one of these days, but the prediction is for another warm up at week's end. What a season so far.
    I agree with you about this photo. It's everything that you wrote and more - for me it's the pleasing combination of colors also. And yes, ethereal. I remember the very first time I heard that word. I was a young girl and my favorite aunt (Marie) was showing me a new art purchase that she had just hung in her bedroom. It was a water color and we were each standing there, gazing at it and she said "it's so ethereal, I just love that about it". I didn't know what the word meant, but I knew I would go home and familiarize myself with its meaning. I was too shy to reveal my ignorance. That word has continued to please me whenever I see it or hear it. What beautiful lessons life has to teach us, no? Your photo reminds me of that special moment I shared with someone I loved deeply. Thanks for that. I wish you the happiest, most joyful, full-of-cheer year ever Anna. I hope you have a nice crackling fire to sit in front of there in the great North Woods. happy week to you dear.

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  26. The flower close-up is amazing. What is that line from Fern Gully? "Worlds within worlds"

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  27. Happy New Year, Anna. Wishing you all good things for 2012. Lovely macro. :)

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  28. Stunning flower image, I can see why it'd be one of your favorites Its gorgeous! Love the winter wonderland you've got going on in the image below as well. :)

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  29. Such beautiful photos, dear friend!
    You always seem to capture the moment... lovely. *hugs*

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  30. Wow, this is so beautiful Anna, love the softness and delicious colour of the petals. Wonderful focus on the stamens, so stunning! Happy new Year to you!

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  31. it's an amazing photo and i can see why you chose it! glad to see you back at your blog. hope your holidays were lovely.

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  32. Exquisitely beautiful..magical image. I can see why it's your favorite! Happy (belated) New Year!!!

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  33. this is absolutely gorgeous! thank you for sharing with us.
    xo

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  34. oh. my.
    You are so jaw dropping talented.
    I am looking forward to every post of yours , and hoping to actually view them as you post- for a more 'regular' stretch of days..:)
    So much has been hard but so much has been beautiful.

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