# 2024 Memories **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** weekly-challenge\ **Created:** [December 29, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654 "2024-12-29T20:42:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/1 "2024-12-29T20:42:03Z")
### Image(s) ![_DSC7147.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/0/00ceff0b411730120887f4232db06c9d4f693788.jpeg) ![2024-09-10 PhtStckHeli_LRDeNo_PSSptRemdd-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/1/f17b06822e5918c0b5733bfd8e4fb59a76fb44ed.jpeg) ![_NZ77883.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/e/4ec533751c7ce839e1f08dfd432457fc1b6f9344.jpeg) ![_NZ72679-2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/f/3/f3b482cf6182959258b70dc6f86858926d6f06ce.jpeg) ![_NZ78006-Enhanced-NR-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/e/6ea08de97c3c70f749046ddd8e3b40223055bdfc.jpeg) ![_NZ78925-Enhanced-NR-Edit-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/f/df493e17e20e1b2218e74245a2afb00688363182.jpeg) ![_NZ76431.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/f/1fb09d12cf83b69d946f98136c6b9bd400ead360.jpeg) ![_NZ77618-Edit.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/a/1a1ff736219196c5c468be310a4c639a44962636.jpeg) ![_NZ70045-Enhanced-NR.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/e/be2c957f7cf3c782fb87c94393730695eab06007.jpeg) ![_NZ71833.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/e/9ed7447ee7ed1f7bd4e65c349dde992ef5bcc4fd.jpeg) ### Image Description Hard to believe another year has flown by… another one for great memories. From a couple of trips to my favorite place to photograph, Death Valley, to two long time bucket-list destinations, Norway and Finland, to another great trip to Caddo Lake, an impromptu trip to Chicago where I got to play with architecture photography, to photographing the Salt River Wild Horses as well as the burrowing owls close to home here in Phoenix. These are just some photos that make me , fondly, remember this past year. I hope you enjoy at least some of them. ### Feedback Requests Primarily posting these as a celebration of 2024, but, as always, all feedback GREATLY appreciated. I want to take this moment to thank all of you that have taken the time to share your insightful thoughts and feedback, and I hope to find more time this year to be more active one this site. Happy New Year! ### Pertinent Technical Details Most if not all of these photos taken with a Nikon Z7 ---
**Author:** ![guy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@guy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/guy)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/2 "2024-12-29T20:46:17Z")
Hi Fritz, Looks like you definitely had a year of images to celebrate. Such lovely work. I hope 2025 lets you discover even more… ---
**Author:** ![Youssef\_Ismail](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/youssef_ismail/32/486_2.png) [@Youssef\_Ismail](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Youssef_Ismail)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/3 "2024-12-29T21:24:09Z")
Fritz. Nice collection of photographs. Your Death Valley photos have me pinning to go there. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/4 "2024-12-29T21:53:43Z")
Fritz, it’s an awesome collection! I’m especially drawn to the two “full scale” landscapes (the shore and the cypress swamp, they have and amazing diversity of colors and shapes, well worth looking at repeatedly. That’s not to denigrate any of the others, with their variety of textures and shapes. The architecture shot is very dramatic, with wonderful eye movement. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/5 "2024-12-30T14:37:24Z")
What a year indeed, Fritz! Stunning collection of memories for you and thank you so much for sharing with your bucket list of images with us. I wish for you many happy trails in the year to come. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/6 "2024-12-30T17:27:11Z")
What a cool collection Fritz. I love #2, #5, and especially #6. Nice work. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Waugh](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/max_waugh/32/512_2.png) [@Max\_Waugh](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Max_Waugh)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/7 "2024-12-30T21:08:51Z")
You have a great eye for patterns. The lone tree (with that amazing background texture) is a standout for me. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/8 "2025-01-01T00:09:42Z")
Such variety - all superb! Take a bow like that little owl, and Happy New Year! ---
**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2025, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/9 "2025-01-01T22:50:21Z")
What an eclectic collection, Fritz! The little owl looks like a ballerina striking a pose. The snowy scene is fascinating - the figure vs. ground keeps switching for me. Looking forward to seeing more of your work in 2025. ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/10 "2025-01-02T22:28:54Z")
Thank you, Guy; yes, a great year of photographic adventures. Here’s to 2025. happy New Year! ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/11 "2025-01-02T22:38:48Z")
Thank you, Bonnie! Congratulations on your Abstract first place award; lovely image. Very much looking forward to m your photos for 2025! Happy New Year 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/12 "2025-01-02T22:40:32Z")
Thank you, Mike! And happy new year to you as well! ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/13 "2025-01-02T22:41:20Z")
Much appreciated, Max. That image is one of my personal favorites for the year as well. ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/14 "2025-01-02T22:46:24Z")
Much appreciated, Ed. #6 is at the printers to be mounted on TruLife acrylic for a client, #5 I need to print for another client as well. I might have to add these to my own wall collection 🙂 Happy New Year! ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/15 "2025-01-02T22:48:06Z")
Thank you, Linda! And best wishes for 2025; looking forward to more of your work! ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/16 "2025-01-02T23:02:08Z")
Thank you, Mark; much appreciated. It was a good year for travel photography. Lucked out with weather and light in the fjords of Norway, and Caddo Lake had some days with un-littered water. The invasive water plants there usually create a huge problem, so it was a treat to have clean reflections. The architecture photography in Chicago was a lot of fun. Happy New Year! ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/17 "2025-01-03T00:48:20Z")
Thank you, Youssef. Death Valley is my favorite place to photograph. the last couple of trips in particular were quite productive. Glad you like them. Happy 2025. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/john_williams/32/28797_2.png) [@John\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/John_Williams)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/18 "2025-01-05T03:35:35Z")
Really well done Fritz; what a great year. Happy New Year! ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Gavin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jim\_Gavin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Gavin)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/19 "2025-01-05T17:53:31Z")
Fantastic images! The little owl and the horses standout for me, but just a tiny bit more than the others. ---
**Author:** ![J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/j_fritz_rumpf/32/25805_2.png) [@J\_Fritz\_Rumpf](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/J_Fritz_Rumpf)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654/20 "2025-04-08T22:52:52Z")
Thank you for your kind words, and my apologies for not answering sooner. This year is flying by way too fast… [Next page](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/2024-memories/44654.md?page=2)