Top Ten Photos 2010

chrismoore

Last year I started a thread for photogs to post their top ten photos of the year. With 2010 coming quickly to an end, I thought I'd start a similar thread this year. Moderators please feel free to turn this thread into a sticky, and I encourage everyone to take a look back at their photographic journeys this year, and share your best work. So here goes…

Honorable Mention

"Canyon Gold"

Golden light reflected off the Virgin River and Sandstone Cliffs during autumn in Zion National Park.


"Forces of Nature"

The setting sun reflected onto a unique location on Oregon's northern coast, where a waterfall flows off a small cliff into the incoming tides of the Pacific Ocean.


"After the Rain, Elowah Falls"

Elowah Falls after a heavy rain in Oregon's Columbia Gorge.

"Follow the Light"

A hoodoo glows in southwest Utah as the rising sun casts a warm light on the sandstone below.

And the Top Ten...

Number 10 - "Illumination"

Wild lupines backlit by the setting sun in the McCall Nature Preserve, Oregon.


Number 9 - "Sandstone Cascades"

A cascade over sandstone in the wilderness of Zion National Park.


Number 8 - "Trilogy"

Soft light and lush greens complement this cascade through Oregon's Columbia Gorge.


Number 7 - "Blue and Gold"

Soft light from the rising sun imparts a golden glow to the rocky Atlantic coast.


Number 6 - "Emerald Flow"

Silky flow through lush foliage and mossy greens deep in the heart of the Columbia Gorge.


Number 5 - "Redemption"

The afterglow of the setting sun illuminates the Colorado River under Toroweap, a remote location in the Grand Canyon.


Number 4 - "Subway Swirls"

A long exposure of fall leaves swirling around the emerald pools in the Subway.


Number 3 - "Of Trees and Light"

The Virgin River cuts through deep sandstone, complemented by golden light and colorful foliage.


Number 2 - "Spectrum of Light"

Reflected light creates rich color and deep hues to the winding sandstone in a remote slot canyon of Arizona.


Number 1 - "Grand Dawn"

A spectacular display of light frames the Court of the Patriarchs, photographed from the shore of the Virgin River in Zion National Park.

Thanks for looking! Look forward to everyone's posts.

Marc Muench

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BladeFlap

Love them all. Especially #2 because that is one of my favorite spots on the OR coast. Thanks for sharing.

coscorrosa

There's still three weeks left so I'm going to postpone my list as an exercise in unwarranted optimism

The Zion waterfalls, Subway, and Toroweap are my favorite of this excellent series.

PGM

Chris, for 2011, I am going to volunteer to start this thread or sticky, because you are just too darn good--with a spectacular beginning like these exceptional photos, who wants to follow? Just kidding, but not about how terrific each and every shot you posted is. Congratulations on a terrific 2010! Best, Pam

bnickeson

Phenomenal shots Chris. Pam is right, those are hard to follow.

Unfortunately it seems like I'll be a bit of a copycat since many of my favorite images are from some of the same places you shot this year (we were likely in Zion at the same time). I've also thrown in a couple wildlife shots...don't know how appropriate they are for this board but they're among my favorites!

In no particular order...

#10

Beautiful waves of color and texture at the Wave in the remote wilderness of northern Arizona

#9

The bizarre glowing hoodoos of Bryce Canyon at sunrise

#8

A humpback whale lifts its fluke as it prepares to dive in front of the Chugach Mountains of southern Alaska

#7

Long before sunrise at the Towers of the Virgin, Zion National Park. The faint glow of sunrise provides just enough light to set the sandstone cliffs ablaze under a starry sky.

#6

A brown bear awaits a leaping salmon in Katmai National Park

#5

A phenomenal display of colors and textures from reflected light on sandstone walls within Lower Antelope Canyon

#4

Jagged spires of the Aialik glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park

#3

Classic view of the Subway, Zion National Park. While certainly not an original image by any means, this image holds a special place for me due mainly to the amount of work just getting to this location.

#2

Warm reflected light contrasts with cool blue at a bend in the Narrows, Zion National Park

#1

Sunrise sets fire to the underside of Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park

chrismoore

Great stuff, Brett! I really like that grizzly shot- perfect timing!

Awais Yaqub

Awesome work! let me find mine

r3t1awr3yd

Wow, excellent shots all!!

jamesl

Cool idea! Excellent shots here already!

I think I had a pretty decent year. A couple of good storm chases and two trips to Colorado have given me plenty of editting work to do. Click on any of the links to see a larger version. Also, I would love any "Like" clicks if you enjoy the image.

#10

Taken in Rocky Mountain National Park along the Trail Ridge Road (13,000 ft).

#9

Maroon Bells National Recreation Area, shot under a full moon.

#8

Carbondale Valley, just North of Aspen Colorado. Shot in Infrared.

#7

Turret Arch shot through the North Window, Arches National Park

#6

Supercell Thunderstorm shot in Western Oklahoma.

#5

Dieing thunderstorm shot just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.

#4

Incredible sunset shot in Estes Park, Colorado.

#3

Supercell thunderstorm shot in Western Oklahoma.

#2

Thunderstorm shelf cloud shot in the Texas Panhandle.

#1

Strengthening supercell thunderstorm at sunset shot in Western Oklahoma.

Thanks for looking!

James

zoomer

Love those storm cloud shots.
Nice work on display throughout all these threads.

chrismoore

Wow! those storm clouds are amazing!

Doug Solis

Beautiful set James, really stunning images.

PGM

Another spectacular set! This thread is inspiring! Best to all, Pam

schmoo

These threads are such a treat. I am so tickled that such incredible work comes from Dgrin and I can't wait to see all the additions as the weeks go by. :smo

GovMule

My,oh my. These are some OUTSTANDING images. My favorite of the group would be "Spectrum of Light". Wonderful !

BladeFlap

James,
Your weather photos are superb. #2 Texas Panhandle could hold my attention for hours. Thank you for sharing.

ront

schmoo wrote: »

These threads are such a treat. I am so tickled that such incredible work comes from Dgrin and I can't wait to see all the additions as the weeks go by. :smo

Those were pretty much my thought exactly also schmoo!! I have nothing in the same ball park as these photos, but hopefully I am learning something here so that one day I might!

Excellent photos so far!!!!

Ron

bradtroyphotography

My ten best photos of 2010...
I'll be the first (at least when I started this post) to post with 10 photographs that pale in comparison to the previous groups posted. I have enjoyed this post thus far and look forward to seeing more. Great work by those in front of me.

#10 - Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach (CA)


#9 - Chesapeake Bay Bridge from Sandy Point State Park (MD)


#8 - Gettysburg Battlefield Farm (PA)


#7 - Annapolis Church Circle on a Snowy Night (MD)


#6 - Red Hibiscus


#5 - Point Reyes Lighthouse in the Fog (CA)


#4 - Maui - Looking at the Ocean


#3 - Muir Wooks Looking Up (CA)


#2 - Cherry Blossom Path (DC)


#1 - Maui - Haipuaena Falls

PrevailingConditions

Absolutely stunning shots folks! You've clearly had a great year of photography.

Mike

scole

Here are my ten favorites from 2010. Apparently there was an emphasis on aquatic subjects for me this year!! In no particular order...

1.) "Nooksack Falls in Summer- North Fork Nooksack River Valley"


2.) "Wells Creek Falls - Wells Creek Valley"


3.) "Winter's Glow - Mount Shuksan"


4.) "Standouts - Mount Baker Ski Area"


5.) "Paradise River - Mount Rainier National Park"


6.) "Right Place, Right Time - Mount Rainier National Park"


7.) "Towards the Light - Zigzag River Valley"


8.) "Through the Forest - North Fork Nooksack River Valley"


9.) "Summertime on Bagley Creek - North Fork Nooksack River Valley"


10.) "Day's End - Mount Baker Wilderness"


Two bonus pictures:

11.) "Storm Clouds - Mount Baker Wilderness"


12.) "Road No More - North Fork Skykomish River Valley"


Thanks!

r3t1awr3yd

EDIT: I can't read......... lol

jackiejay

bradtroyphotography number three is amazing.Iv enjoyed looking at all the work posted on this thread.Some beautiful work posted this year

eoren1

Awesome work posted here. I'll give it a go...

Honorable Mention - got me first place for the Scott Kelby Worldwide photowalk - Boston


1 - Boston from Fan Pier. Shot during the Photowalk and served as a first push towards using HDR more this year


2 - Nubble in July. I love Nubble Light in Cape Neddick, Maine. They turn on the lights there twice each year - once in the Summer and again Christmas. This was taken under the warmer conditions.


3 - Early morning in Vermont. Got a chance for a foliage road trip and got lost on the way. Found this pond by mistake and was thrilled to have the soft morning mist rise up among the changing leaves


4 - Nubble under the stars. Shot this on what should have been the first night of lighting the Nubble at Christmas. Lights never came on and everyone left. It was then that I noticed the stars....


This was the year that I began a photo blog designed to force me to learn more about my new town. We have been in Marblehead, MA for almost 3 years but I had barely touched it photographically. That is all changing now.

5 - The Fourth


6 - Foggy Morning over Salem Harbor


7 - The Marshland Sunrise


8 - Sailing Under the Harvest Moon. Last regatta of the season.


9 - Ducks Crossing at Redd's Pond


10 - State Street Sunset

Dwayne Oakes

A few keepers from this year. I think there is one late 09 in there.
Nikon D80/Nikkor 18-200mm VR/Nikon Capture NX2

Take care,
Dwayne Oakes

1 Trail of Arches



2 The Pine Forest



3 The Little Jackhammer



4 Tiger In The Sun



5 The Ice Mirror



6 Racoon Creek



7 Autumn Marsh



8 The Spring Thaw



9 Icicle Creek



10 The Cover Of Darkness

gloo

Wow! some great shots! Dwayne, I love your first one. Stunning.

toferbaseball

WOW!! amazing shots and not that others work isn't incredible, but those storm cell shots

bgarland

The talent in this community continues to amaze me. Beautiful work.

Not even close to being in the same league but here are my favorite landscapes from 2010. For getting my first DSLR in March of 2009 I'm happy with the progress on my journey.

Lake Powell before the storm


Gunsite Butte Lake Powell


Powell Sunset


Horseshoe Bend



Antelope Canyon 1


Antelope Canyon 2



Catalina Mountain Stars


Tucson Monsoon


White Mountains Campsite


Hooter's Tucson Sunset


And one bonus shot - One of this years best Tucson Sunsets
11.

Bryans12v

I may be out of my league here but thought I would share a timeline..
1. The years first storm!


2. Spring Tulips


3. Be my buttercup


4. Rays o' light


5. Dandy Lions


6. Daisy's Pond


7. Rainbow Falls Watkins Glen, NY


8. Sandy Point Sunrise


9. Falls First Frost 10/10/10


10. As The World Turns..


:ivar

jackiejay

(Bryans12v I may be out of my league here but thought I would share a timeline..)Youre up their with the rest of these great Photographers on this forum All great shots thanks for posting and sharing

Bryans12v

jackiejay wrote: »

Youre up their with the rest of these great Photographers on this forum All great shots thanks for posting and sharing

Thanks Jakie!!