Ten Favorites From 2024

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Here are my ten favorites from the year 2024 in no particular order.

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All images taken with a Nikon Z 7 and assorted lenses

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Ed: A pretty marvelous collection. I especially like the fog and cloud images. The atmospherics really lend a lot to the images. Your love for your region is apparent. Most excellent.>=))>

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A beautiful collection of images. Living in the same region as you, these are the kind of photos I often aim for, but don’t often get. I’m not sure I could pick a favorite. I like them all

Will

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Ed, this is an excellent collection. I do remember several of them, but some look new (at least to me… :wink:). The color shifts bottom to top in the second shot are wonderful. The lions head in the stream is a great find. The cherry blossom view is a fine mix of real and abstract. I also enjoy the collection of colors and shapes in the collection of leaves.

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These are beautiful landscapes, Ed. What strikes me is the sense of place in these images. I like your use of fog and water in so many of these.

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Nice to see some of these again; I can see why they were your favorites. You live in such a great place for fall images, and the others from different seasons look great as well. Happy Holidays!

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Ed, a truly wonderful collection here. I really enjoyed the first water and rock scene when you originally posted it and find it holds that same strong appeal for me.
Of course all the foliage scenes are enviable for us desert rats. Also, the closeup of the fallen leaves and foliage is another fine image as it’s presented.

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Great collection, Ed. Hard to pick any favorites.

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Hi @Ed_Lowe , What a rich and varied year of beautiful moments you have shared with us. Just fabulous images.

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Ed, these are great favorites . I like the Cherry Tree stack the most

Merry Christmas Ben

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Excellent collection Ed. I love the sunset and the fall colors in the canyon best. Beautiful work.

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Thanks so much for your thoughts everyone @Bill_Fach, @WillR, @Mark_Seaver, @Dennis_Plank, @John_Williams, @Paul_Breitkreuz, @Michael_Lowe, @guy, @Ben_van_der_Sande and @Ed_Williams. I am glad that everyone enjoyed them as much as I did. My selection was probably a little heavy with Blackwater Fall SP images, but Mike and I try to visit the area several times a year. In fact I am bidding my time and waiting for a nice snowfall for another trip. Merry Christmas and I hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday. Good light for your photography as well!

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Marvelous work, Ed - I’m SO envious of your excellent landscapes, my area of greatest weakness. Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a wonderful Holiday and New Year !