Favorite Images of 2012
Another year in the tin! I've created a new gallery of my 12 favorite images from the many I made in 2012 (also shown below). As you might expect, ten of the twelve are from the Northwoods of Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Several factors come into play when I make my “favorite images” selections. Some I enjoy for aesthetic reasons, some evoke fond memories of the location, and some remind me of the stories behind their making. Although many photographers select their top 10 shots of the year, I thought “12 for '12” seemed appropriate.
My preferences do change as time passes, but at least for now, “Autumn Aspen pano 3470-2” is my favorite image of 2012.
Which are your favorites, and why? Please let me know in the comments below!
– Jack
Nice looking images for the recap of the 2012 year. Thanks for the posts, I will have to come back here for some nature photography inspiration. I usually just shoot weddings professionally but am getting into shooting landscapes and such.
Thanks, Jason – come back anytime! 🙂
— Jack
What a great group Jack! It is always a bit of a tough process with these end of year picks, especially when it comes down to the final picks. It reminds me a bit of what it must be like for a photo editor or a contest judge, except I have emotional ties to most of them. Like you, mine are a mix of photographic favorites, memories, etc.
The aspen pano is one that stands out for me because it really seems to be in harmony with that format and the scene you have there. Copper Falls detail and the Northwoods Zen would also be up there for me. In particular, the Northwoods Zen is probably a scene I have seen myself, but really didn’t see the potential in such an image. Looking at it here, I was thinking – hey – that works well.
Thanks, Mark! “Autumn Aspen” is currently my favorite shot from 2012…
I just took a look at your picks for the year – lovely images. I absolutely love “Fall Woodland” – what a beautiful, evocative image! Well done, my friend!
— Jack
Jack,
From this collection it seems another excellent photographic year has passed. While I like the waterfall images, I am drawn to the simplicity of the rocks in the water. Well done.
Here’s wishing you a prosperous and prolific new year, my friend!
Derrald
Thanks, Derrald! And a prosperous new year to you, as well!
— Jack
What a wonderful walk in the woods! The Aspen win for me but it is a very tight race.
visiting from Best Photos of 2012 by JMG-Galleries Blog Readers
http://www.jmg-galleries.com/blog/2013/01/09/photos-2012-jmggalleries-blog-readers/
Thank you, Rebecca!
— Jack
Very impressive! A beautiful set! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words, and thanks for visiting!
— Jack
Amazing images , all the best for 2013
rgds
Thank you, Dinesh – hope you have a great year, too!
— Jack
Beautiful images! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, David, and thanks for stopping by!
— Jack
I agree the the Aspen pano is also my favorite but you also have some nice photos from the Porcupine Mountains.
Thanks, Philip – and I know you love visiting & photographing the Porkies, too!
— Jack
Looks like we were some of the same places this year. I toured the western end of Michigan’s UP and the Washburn, Wisconsin area in mid-September. Went to Lake of the Clouds, the Presque Isle River and Houghton Falls Nature Preserve. I ended up on the wrong side of the Presque Isle River to get the best waterfall photos. Really enjoyed your 12 best photos. Thanks for sharing. Tom
Hey, Tom – I’ll have to check out your site! I’ve only been to Houghton Falls once – definitely need to get back there!
Thanks for dropping by!
— Jack