Sunday, December 30, 2012

Favorites of 2012 - Doug's Picks

Monument Rocks, Kansas  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Click on image for larger view)


Becky and I are ending the year with a look back at some of our favorite photographs from our 2012 posts. Today we show my picks. I had a hard time choosing, not surprisingly, since many photographers struggle with objectivity regarding their own work. I took some pics out, put others in, took more out, put more in... fond memories from the places in the pictures influenced many of my favorites. Regrettably, my editor said I could only choose 10 images. Becky made her picks in a matter of minutes... which is why she is the blog editor! 
Tomorrow we'll post her selections.

Click on any image for a quick slideshow. Hope you enjoy!

Fisherman's Wharf, Budapest, Hungary
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)

Traffic Lights, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)


Ravenel Bridge Tower at Night, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)
Angel Oak, John's Island, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)


Great Egret, Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


"Eye of Sauron", Impression of Sunrise, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


Mountain Stream, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved

Saint Michael's Church Reflection, City Hall, Charleston, SC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved

Dawn, Clingman's Dome,
Great Smoky Mountain National Park, North Carolina
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)

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28 comments:

  1. LasseDecember 30, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    Hi Doug, do enjoyed very much ! Hope your 2013 will be Happy and prosperous !

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  2. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥December 30, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    DOUG!
    Fantastic photographic series.
    Each photo is beautiful!
    HAPPY NEW JEAR!
    Lucia

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  3. Joop ZandDecember 30, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    FANTASTIC....always nice to see your lovely photo's.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR DOUG.

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  4. brattcatDecember 30, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    these are wonderful selections. it would have been impossible for me to select ten from your body of work this year. well done. now i can't wait to see becky's choices.

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  5. MarcelDecember 30, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Doug, I taken this posting to wish you a good and photo full 2013!

    I love to follow your blog!

    Regards from Marcel

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  6. BirdmanDecember 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I remember many of these beauties.

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  7. franzDecember 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    every single image is worth remembering, doug. i think you've chosen some outstanding photos here, and i bet you had a hard time deciding, given that so many of your work would easily qualify ...
    have a good time in ohio, and don't get lost in the snow!
    a very good new year to you and becky, and much fun with your camera !!!

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  8. FocalesDecember 30, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Wow ! wonderful slideshow Doug. The first photo is really magnificent. It's a pleasure to discover your country !

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  9. Kovács MiklósDecember 30, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Great collection! Seems this year was very productive for you.
    I wish a very happy and prosperous New Year for you!
    Best regards

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  10. john4jackDecember 30, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    very, very nice!! my favorite is fisherman's wharf, budapest

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  11. JoeDecember 30, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Hi Doug. Fabulous series. The are all terrific. My favourite is the green one with the babbling brook. I have also published my favourites of the past two years at Melbourne Snaps. Great minds think alike. Hehe.

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  12. GigaDecember 30, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Beautiful all, but I think # 1 is the first picture. Thank you, you were with me, and You looked at Cracow, where were you in person. I wish you a wonderful 2013 years!

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  13. MarcieDecember 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Such wonderful imagery - looking back at the year in review. Wishing you and yours all the best in this up and coming new year!

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  14. Luis GomezDecember 30, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Great selection Doug! Thank you for a wonderful year of images. Have a great 2013!

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  15. LowellDecember 30, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    You have a treasure trove of photographic trophies. My favorite is the white egret against the blue sky. Perfection!

    Happy New Year to you and your family!

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  16. KevinDecember 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Hi Doug ! Very impressive series ! Amazing quality work !
    All the best for you and your family for the new year 2013 !

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  17. ArndDecember 30, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    This is a fantastic and quite varied set of images, Doug, and it shows that you had a wonderful and very successful year! Congrats and I look forward to seeing what 2013 brings you!

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  18. AnonymousDecember 30, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    A Beautiful list you selected for us Doug!
    Amazing how each photograph is so totally different from the other.
    Love to see the list of Becky!

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  19. Traveling HawkDecember 31, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    I remember every photo here. Each one was a success.

    Happy New Year, Doug!

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  20. OlaDecember 31, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    they are all amazing!It would be hard to choose just one!
    Happy New Year!

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  21. yzDecember 31, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    happy new year!

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  22. YoshiDecember 31, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Doug,
    All the images you choose is awesome! I can imagine how hard it was to choose out of your 2012 photos. My favorite one is "Ravenel Bridge Tower at Night", though it was very hard to choose!

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  23. ChristopherDecember 31, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I agree wholeheartedly with your pics Doug! Your photography year rocked!

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  24. London CallerJanuary 1, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Just 10!?
    That must be a tough decision to make...
    Come on, let's make it more challenging.
    Pick one for us - make it the photo of the Year. ;o)

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  25. Andrew Graeme GouldJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    A beautiful selection, Doug. Hard to choose, but I'm drawn to the mountain stream image for its lushness.

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  26. rianJanuary 1, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    all are winners in my book.. :D great catch!

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  27. georgeJanuary 4, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    A wonderful close to the 2012 shooting season. I'm not sure if you want a favourite, but you're gonna get one - No 2. Its shadows, symmetry and lovely golden light all combine to tick my boxes.

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  28. DomLOrthaJanuary 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Great choice! I would have just join the picture from yesterday.
    Have a nice day.

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