Your best photo of 2005 - open for VOTING - PhotoCamel

Paul Shields · 01-02-2006

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Paul Shields · 01-02-2006

My submission:

I didn't get my first digital SLR (Olympus E-1) until around August of last year. Before then I'd been using an old Olympus film camera (OM4ti), although I'd probably only shot 1 roll in the previous 6 months. Mainly for sentimental reasons I decided to give the Olympus 4/3rds system a try, and have no regrets. It seems like a tiny resolution these days, but the E-1 is a quality camera, the colours are great and the lenses greater still.

This was taken in woods not too far from where I live using the E-1 and 14-54mm lens. It's my favourite mainly because of the light and colour of all the fallen pine needles, plus the pattern of the tree trunks. It's a very special place walking around this area - so quiet and it smells great!

ohenry · 01-02-2006

One of my favorites!

Canon 10D, Canon EF 17-40 f/4L, Canon 580 flash, 1/160sec @ f/4, 40mm. Cropped and converted to BW using Photoshop

I keep thinking that I should go back and recrop it to regain the bottom portion of his beard, but I never seem to get around to doing it.

edit: used smaller image ... original wouldn't fit most screens

Bill Huber · 01-03-2006

Ok, I guess this is the one....

Olympus E-1
1/160s f/5.6 at 283.0mm iso400

Bill Huber · 01-03-2006

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Originally Posted by ohenry

One of my favorites!

Canon 10D, Canon EF 17-40 f/4L, Canon 580 flash, 1/160sec @ f/4, 40mm. Cropped and converted to BW using Photoshop

I keep thinking that I should go back and recrop it to regain the bottom portion of his beard, but I never seem to get around to doing it.

That is one of those shots that I have never been able to take, it has character and that is what makes it so great.

Great shot, and someday maybe I can take one half that good.

Paul Shields · 01-03-2006

I know, how can you pick just one from a year's worth... but them's the rules! Please note that if you submit more than one image then it will be ineligible for entry into the poll. We're looking for the one image that you consider your finest of 2005 - make sure that you edit your post to only have one image before submission closing date !

Mr. Pickles · 01-03-2006

One image is a good rule. And, you can't win, if you don't submit one.

Now I have to go over the 15 pics I took last year and find the best

dc2 · 01-03-2006

Not sure if its me best but one I loved

Fish36990 · 01-03-2006

Here's my favorite from Ocracoke Island, NC.

RobAmy · 01-03-2006

Here is mine

kris10 · 01-03-2006

Quote:

Not sure if its me best but one I loved

...ditto Dc2!*

This was at the Historic Swansboro Waterfront in NC.

Quote:

Here's my favorite from Ocracoke Island, NC.

Do you live in NC Fish?

Michele · 01-03-2006

Some very nice photos.. I am not sure if this is my best photo this year or not, but it is definitely at the top of my favorites.* It was a hard choice to come up with just one.*

Mr. Pickles · 01-03-2006

Might be my best, but it is the one that means the most to me.

I took this while in New Orleans in October, to help clean some stuff after Hurricane Katrina. I didn't have a tripod, so had to handhold. No metering or lighting devices to help me. Loyola was just sitting there, with no one in the city that cared, so I guessed, composed, relaxed, and took the shot. I thank her for being so brave and resiliant, and allowing me to take her picture.

I have had some think it was okay, and others love it. Seems the ones that know and understand about the low-light, but bright floodlight conditions, knew the difficulty...especially for a rank amatuer like me.

Michele · 01-03-2006

Its a very beautiful photo, Mr. Pickles. I love the darkness and lighting.. Nicely done especially for hand held..

Fish36990 · 01-04-2006

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Originally Posted by kris10

Do you live in NC Fish?

Yeah, I grew up in Washington, NC (Lil' Washington) but ended up in the Raleigh area after the Navy. I grew up a river rat on the Pamlico River where I used to take a boat to work when I was still too young to drive a car. My dad had a large sail boat that we would race all around the Outer Banks, Intercoastal waterway and the big off-shore regattas.....I wish I enjoyed taking pictures as much back then.

I've noticed several of yours that are very familiar to me....keep posting the NC pics for me or start a new thread somewhere if you want.

Great shot of Swansboro by the way...

Thanks,

Josh

edawn · 01-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michele

Some very nice photos.. I am not sure if this is my best photo this year or not, but it is definitely at the top of my favorites. It was a hard choice to come up with just one.

I saw this one on your website, Michelle, and I thought it was beautiful! Good choice! (Lots of beauties on your site, too!)

Elaine

edawn · 01-04-2006

It is hard to choose one favorite, but here's one of my mine...

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Paul Shields senses working overtime Location: right here, right now Posts: 10,860 CamelKarma: 1333 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Your best photo of 2005 - open for submission My submission: I didn't get my first digital SLR (Olympus E-1) until around August of last year. Before then I'd been using an old Olympus film camera (OM4ti), although I'd probably only shot 1 roll in the previous 6 months. Mainly for sentimental reasons I decided to give the Olympus 4/3rds system a try, and have no regrets. It seems like a tiny resolution these days, but the E-1 is a quality camera, the colours are great and the lenses greater still. This was taken in woods not too far from where I live using the E-1 and 14-54mm lens. It's my favourite mainly because of the light and colour of all the fallen pine needles, plus the pattern of the tree trunks. It's a very special place walking around this area - so quiet and it smells great!
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Paul Shields senses working overtime Location: right here, right now Posts: 10,860 CamelKarma: 1333 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Your best photo of 2005 - open for submission I know, how can you pick just one from a year's worth... but them's the rules! Please note that if you submit more than one image then it will be ineligible for entry into the poll. We're looking for the one image that you consider your finest of 2005 - make sure that you edit your post to only have one image before submission closing date !
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Mr. Pickles Camel Breath Location: Old Folks Home Posts: 11,305 CamelKarma: 2448 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Your best photo of 2005 - open for submission Might be my best, but it is the one that means the most to me. I took this while in New Orleans in October, to help clean some stuff after Hurricane Katrina. I didn't have a tripod, so had to handhold. No metering or lighting devices to help me. Loyola was just sitting there, with no one in the city that cared, so I guessed, composed, relaxed, and took the shot. I thank her for being so brave and resiliant, and allowing me to take her picture. I have had some think it was okay, and others love it. Seems the ones that know and understand about the low-light, but bright floodlight conditions, knew the difficulty...especially for a rank amatuer like me.
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01-03-2006	#14 (permalink)
Michele Dromedary Posts: 1,401 CamelKarma: 44 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Your best photo of 2005 - open for submission Its a very beautiful photo, Mr. Pickles. I love the darkness and lighting.. Nicely done especially for hand held..