Your Favorite Photos of 2016

I was just perusing a similar thread on Fred Miranda of the best landscape shots of 2016, and it was full of awesomeness... so let's see what we can put together here. I know there are some sick photogs, so let's see your best or favorite shots from the last year. Try to keep it to the top 3-5 shots.

I'll start:

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oh yeah

it's been a good year

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^^^ Is that Horseshoe?

No, I don't think so, at least I've never heard it called that. What's horseshoe? This is at the bottom of Grafton, in the Gooseberry Mesa area.

I meant Horseshoe Bend...

sorry couldn't cull it down to 5..

Baker sunset
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Baker sunrise
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Rainier sunset
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McMillan Spires, Furry sunrise
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my oldest bro after his youngest and last was wed
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Great idea for a thread, and stunning shots so far from everyone!

I've had a varied year in terms of photography -- tried to branch out from beyond the usual landscapes.

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Stand tall by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr

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Gen by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr

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Large Magellanic Cloud by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr

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Steampunk Express 2016 by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr

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What can brown do for you? by Fuzz Photography, on Flickr

I'll add one more, one of my favorite senior pictures to date:

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Nice idea steve. Cutting it down to 5 was hard. Some really cracking pics so far, solid landscapes and bike stoke.

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Damn fine stuff

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Night sky over Volcan Fuego in Guatemala

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Moonlight over Agua in Guatemala

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In the kudzu on Camino del Mateo in El Zur, Guatemala

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On Goat Ridge in Brittania, Squamish

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In the Keyhole on the Kokanee Glacier, Nelson

I've seen these compilation threads on FM as well... I'm stoked to see a greatest hits record here on TGR.

Photography-wise, I'd say I had a slow-ish year. For some reason, I didn't shoot a lot in the spring. And I had plenty of opportunities as I got out on the skintrack often.

But I am going through a career change, working full time in my old job, finishing a degree in elementary education (along with practicums and internships) and added a little girl to the family this year. Photography was close to home, some extra money in the bank account, or sentimental. As few clicks as I got on my camera, I feel a little like I'm quoting my POTD thread posts.

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and I'm breaking the rules...

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couple good mustache' already. i like where this is goin'.

Spring Shot:
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Summer Shot:
https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7459/2...4ef94814_b.jpgSolstice Moon by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

Fall Shot (Picking a shot from the fall we had here this year was almost impossible :) ):
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https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5687/2...73e8fbda_b.jpgFun in the leaves by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

Winter Shot:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5760/3...a74d4cb0_b.jpgBandstand Park in the Snow Night 7 by Tim_NEK, on Flickr

Edit to add that there are some seriously kick ass photos in this thread! You all :yourock:

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Originally Posted by smmokan

I meant Horseshoe Bend...

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oh, that pic. No, it's not. Just a random campsite way out in the middle of nowhere over looking the green.

Local underpass, Rt 81
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Buddy Nate racing the fixie.
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Smokies Sunrise, Newfound Gap
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Local PA sunset
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This thread rocks. So many good shots. Hard to narrow down to five, but these are a decent set for now.

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Sunset over Portland, OR by Phil Herbert, on Flickr

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Smith Rock, Oregon by Phil Herbert, on Flickr

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Surfing at Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco by Phil Herbert, on Flickr

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Lake Powell Milky Way by Phil Herbert, on Flickr

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Horseshoe Bend, Page, AZ by Phil Herbert, on Flickr

There are some really good photos in this thread.




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Porters resting next to massive tree after the day's hike.



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Our guide nervously trying to keep up with a hiking buddy's 16yo son as he explores a small canyon somewhere on Mt Kenya.



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Gorges Valley, Chogoria Route, Mt Kenya



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Descending the North flank of Mt Kenya



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Shelters on the crater rim of Nyiragongo volcano, Virunga NP, DRC

Nice pics rubicon, looks like quite the adventure. If you've got any links, I'd be interested in seeing more of your trip pics. Especially of virunga. One of my very favorite places ive ever been, hoping to get back there again next year.

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Nice pics rubicon, looks like quite the adventure. If you've got any links, I'd be interested in seeing more of your trip pics. Especially of virunga. One of my very favorite places ive ever been, hoping to get back there again next year.

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Thanks Mike. I hear you about Virunga. I was ready to go back as soon as I got home. The place is amazing. Mt Kenya was the reason for the trip and Virunga got added on at the last minute. Didn't really know what was there so we didn't spend a lot of time in the park. What pictures I have posted can be found here:

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Fantastic. Really enjoyed looking through these, def has me stoked to get back on that side of the world

2016 was an interesting year for me. It was easily my most fruitful as far as writing and shooting skiing goes, and I traveled all over the world, but I really shot a lot less than in years past. I'm excited to see what 2017 brings.

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That sumo shot is rad!

Christ you guys are good. MOAR!!

A couple of mine. All were from my phone and not nearly as impressive as the collective.

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My favorite of the year is all about the subject matter. It's very rare that I get together with my brothers and all of our dogs, even more rare to have a photograph of it.

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And a few others that I like, it's really difficult for me to pick 5 or even what I consider to be my best.

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Great idea, awesome shots so far!

Just five!? Ok, here are my favorites from a few different categories.

Wildlife: Bear/Wolf Faceoff

Not my best technical photo, but probably a once in a lifetime encounter.

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Landscape: Teton Pass

15ish frame composite from the pullout in front of Glory Slide. I like keeping the morning commuters in the frame.

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Current Events (journalism?): Tie Canyon Fire

Helicopter pilot drops a water bucket in a kid-sized pool; fighting the Tie Canyon Fire in Teton Valley

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Ski-town Events: Snow King Hill Climb

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Captive Animals: Wolf

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Great idea, awesome shots so far!

Just five!? Ok, here are my favorites from a few different categories.

Wildlife: Bear/Wolf Faceoff

Not my best technical photo, but probably a once in a lifetime encounter.

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incredible! how far away were you and how long did you hang out there after taking the pic?

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incredible! how far away were you and how long did you hang out there after taking the pic?

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Thanks, there was an elk carcass about 100 yds out, where this all went down. The wolves were there in the morning, and later on we noticed a bear watching from across the river. I hung around the whole day wondering if the bear would try to take it over. Attempts were made, but the wolf held it's ground.

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Thanks, there was an elk carcass about 100 yds out, where this all went down. The wolves were there in the morning, and later on we noticed a bear watching from across the river. I hung around the whole day wondering if the bear would try to take it over. Attempts were made, but the wolf held it's ground.

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That's an amazing encounter.

So it was just a single wolf that held off the bear?

How heavy do you think the bear and/or wolf was? That wolf looks huge compared to the Southeast AK wolves I've had the opportunity to see.

that bear/wolf picture is incredible

what a day that must have been, andrew. i would have permanent goosebumps. the wolf looks enormous.

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My favorite of the year is all about the subject matter. It's very rare that I get together with my brothers and all of our dogs, even more rare to have a photograph of it.

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Wow your brother share the same mole on your leg. Impressive. ;)

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That's an amazing encounter.

So it was just a single wolf that held off the bear?

How heavy do you think the bear and/or wolf was? That wolf looks huge compared to the Southeast AK wolves I've had the opportunity to see.

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Yes, the bear eventually left. I think the wolf looks big because the bear is really young...seemed like possibly the first or second spring on his own. On the contrary, the wolf is collard (755m) and very old...I think the only one in recent Yellowstone to father two packs. He's a black wolf, turned gray with age. So it wasn't a very even match age-wise.

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Yes, the bear eventually left. I think the wolf looks big because the bear is really young...seemed like possibly the first or second spring on his own. On the contrary, the wolf is collard (755m) and very old...I think the only one in recent Yellowstone to father two packs. He's a black wolf, turned gray with age. So it wasn't a very even match age-wise.

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That is an incredible shot. Thanks for sharing it.

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Yes, the bear eventually left. I think the wolf looks big because the bear is really young...seemed like possibly the first or second spring on his own. On the contrary, the wolf is collard (755m) and very old...I think the only one in recent Yellowstone to father two packs. He's a black wolf, turned gray with age. So it wasn't a very even match age-wise.

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Incredible shots. Were you hidden away? Were you worried they would turn on you?

so many awesome photos in this thread! very damn impressive....

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Wildlife: Bear/Wolf Faceoff
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Damn dude, that's crazy.

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