Thematic Year End Review: Your Favorite Photos of 2019

edom31 · 01-08-2020, 10:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

I did add to the opening post links to past years threads. It's probably interesting to look back and see who was around the Forums then...

I've been around since 2017, but just found these threads... would've love doing 2018, as it was also a good year - lots of night shots and long expusure/city/nights would've made my contribution.

Thanks for starting and sharing these threads!

**paulh** · 01-08-2020, 11:06 AM - **4 Likes**

A dramatic sunset from mid-November:

**paulh** · 01-11-2020, 01:45 PM - **1 Like**

From late March on some wooded trails...

An April dogwalk with Jeannie:

jquill · 01-12-2020, 08:02 AM - **6 Likes**

Prince Albert Docks Liverpool. Golden Hour

timb64 · 01-12-2020, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by jquill

Prince Albert Docks Liverpool. Golden Hour

Nice, have you also posted this in the Magical Light Thread?

jquill · 01-12-2020, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Nice, have you also posted this in the Magical Light Thread?

Yes, but think a different crop from the same shoot. (Update: Checked, it is the same shot.)

**Des** · 01-13-2020, 06:09 PM - **11 Likes**

Thanks again to Vincent for starting this thread and to all the posters who have shared their fine work. I found it interesting looking back over previous years as well - these "best of" threads together make a wonderful archive. I agree with Noel's word - inspirational. I have also appreciated the insight into people's lives - thank you all for opening up to this community.

I didn't get to travel this year so all these are within a few hours of home (in country Victoria, Australia). I got a new KP in January and it has become my workhorse, even though I still have the K-3 and K-S2. Also got a lot from the new-to-me red-ring DA 15 Ltd.

1. A serendipitous moment. Walking on the beach with K-S2 + DA 18-135 when the storm rolled in. Didn't have my tripod so I used the longest exposure I thought I could manage handheld, 1/4th second. After a few shot, bingo! Didn't get zapped either.

2. My first attempt at PS, with the KP + DA 18-135. This and the previous were my only ever explores on Flickr.

3. KP + DA 55-300 PLM. Not technically perfect, but it tells a story.

4. A vindication of the KP's SR. 0.8 secs handheld. KP + DA 20-40 Ltd.

5. K-S2 and mind-controlling DA 15 Ltd.

6. KP + DA 15 Ltd.

7, Sunrise over Corner Inlet and Wilson's Prom with the KP + FA 43 Ltd.

8. Rainbow Lorikeets with the KP + DA 55-300 PLM. Good resolution and nice bokeh for a consumer zoom

9. Merino lambs. K-3 + FA*300 f4.5.

10. KP + DA 55-300 PLM.

My thanks to all of you for continuing to make PF such an enjoyable and informative place. Happy shooting in 2020.

Last edited by Des; 10-30-2020 at 05:07 PM.

**paulh** · 01-14-2020, 11:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Des

Thanks again to Vincent for starting this thread

Yes, and thanks Des for a fine set of shots!

**iheiramo** · 01-14-2020, 02:15 PM - **10 Likes**

My favorite end of the year thread

As fun as it is to take a look back, it is also very difficult to choose the shots to include. I liked the 12 shots theme used at some years, so aimed to that. These are not necessary the best shots, but tried to choose shots that reprecent different styles and topics I shoot.

WorksAsIntended · 01-14-2020, 02:59 PM

What lens did you use shooting the aces. I like the angle of view very much.

**jacamar** · 01-14-2020, 03:00 PM - **8 Likes**

A few favourites from last year

With the K-3

And having fun with a new Ricoh GR III

**iheiramo** · 01-14-2020, 03:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by WorksAsIntended

What lens did you use shooting the asses. I like the angle of view very much.

Talking to me??? I hope you mean aces...

I used M28/3.5 with some extension tubes and K1ii set on tripod, so I could use cards with one hand and reflector with the other.

WorksAsIntended · 01-14-2020, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by iheiramo

Talking to me??? I hope you mean aces...

I used M28/3.5 with some extension tubes and K1ii set on tripod, so I could use cards with one hand and reflector with the other.

Oh my god! Sorry for this horrendous typo.

**paulh** · 01-14-2020, 04:07 PM - **2 Likes**

From September:

**MossyRocks** · 01-14-2020, 07:59 PM - **8 Likes**

Well I really only have 3 shots that really stand out in my mind as being my favorites and best. I am a bit late but someone suggested that the big lens people post some here so why not. Although I do go wide too, really wide.

This is probably my favorite. The Great Orion Nebula and Running Man.
123 twenty second shots (astrotracer was used) stacked
K-3, SMC A* 400mm f/2.8 ED [IF], ISO 1600, f/3.5, 20 seconds each

Up next would have to be my second favorite one of the illuminated oak tree off of I35 just south of Faribault MN.
K-3, SMC A 50 f/1.2, ISO 100, I think they were 4 second exposures, f/5.6. It is a stitched panorama and the full size image is just over 24,000 pixels wide

Finally there is the giant mushroom that was 5 inches across. I just like it
K-3, Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro, f/8 1/8s ISO 100

01-11-2020, 01:45 PM - 1 Like	#33
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	From late March on some wooded trails... An April dogwalk with Jeannie: Last edited by paulh; 01-11-2020 at 01:51 PM.

01-12-2020, 11:10 AM	#36
jquill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 2,933	Originally posted by timb64 Nice, have you also posted this in the Magical Light Thread? Yes, but think a different crop from the same shoot. (Update: Checked, it is the same shot.) Last edited by jquill; 01-12-2020 at 11:18 AM.

01-14-2020, 02:59 PM	#40
WorksAsIntended Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 639	What lens did you use shooting the aces. I like the angle of view very much. Last edited by WorksAsIntended; 01-14-2020 at 03:37 PM.

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01-08-2020, 10:00 AM - 1 Like	#31
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Rondec I did add to the opening post links to past years threads. It's probably interesting to look back and see who was around the Forums then... I've been around since 2017, but just found these threads... would've love doing 2018, as it was also a good year - lots of night shots and long expusure/city/nights would've made my contribution. Thanks for starting and sharing these threads!

01-08-2020, 11:06 AM - 4 Likes	#32
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	A dramatic sunset from mid-November:

01-12-2020, 08:02 AM - 6 Likes	#34
jquill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 2,933	Prince Albert Docks Liverpool. Golden Hour

01-12-2020, 08:56 AM	#35
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by jquill Prince Albert Docks Liverpool. Golden Hour Nice, have you also posted this in the Magical Light Thread?

01-13-2020, 06:09 PM - 11 Likes	#37
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Thanks again to Vincent for starting this thread and to all the posters who have shared their fine work. I found it interesting looking back over previous years as well - these "best of" threads together make a wonderful archive. I agree with Noel's word - inspirational. I have also appreciated the insight into people's lives - thank you all for opening up to this community. I didn't get to travel this year so all these are within a few hours of home (in country Victoria, Australia). I got a new KP in January and it has become my workhorse, even though I still have the K-3 and K-S2. Also got a lot from the new-to-me red-ring DA 15 Ltd. 1. A serendipitous moment. Walking on the beach with K-S2 + DA 18-135 when the storm rolled in. Didn't have my tripod so I used the longest exposure I thought I could manage handheld, 1/4th second. After a few shot, bingo! Didn't get zapped either. 2. My first attempt at PS, with the KP + DA 18-135. This and the previous were my only ever explores on Flickr. 3. KP + DA 55-300 PLM. Not technically perfect, but it tells a story. 4. A vindication of the KP's SR. 0.8 secs handheld. KP + DA 20-40 Ltd. 5. K-S2 and mind-controlling DA 15 Ltd. 6. KP + DA 15 Ltd. 7, Sunrise over Corner Inlet and Wilson's Prom with the KP + FA 43 Ltd. 8. Rainbow Lorikeets with the KP + DA 55-300 PLM. Good resolution and nice bokeh for a consumer zoom 9. Merino lambs. K-3 + FA300 f4.5. 10. KP + DA 55-300 PLM. My thanks to all of you for continuing to make PF such an enjoyable and informative place. Happy shooting in 2020. Last edited by Des; 10-30-2020 at 05:07 PM.*

01-14-2020, 11:32 AM - 1 Like	#38
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	Originally posted by Des Thanks again to Vincent for starting this thread Yes, and thanks Des for a fine set of shots!

01-14-2020, 02:15 PM - 10 Likes	#39
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	My favorite end of the year thread As fun as it is to take a look back, it is also very difficult to choose the shots to include. I liked the 12 shots theme used at some years, so aimed to that. These are not necessary the best shots, but tried to choose shots that reprecent different styles and topics I shoot.

01-14-2020, 03:00 PM - 8 Likes	#41
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	A few favourites from last year With the K-3 And having fun with a new Ricoh GR III

01-14-2020, 03:19 PM - 2 Likes	#42
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by WorksAsIntended What lens did you use shooting the asses. I like the angle of view very much. Talking to me??? I hope you mean aces... I used M28/3.5 with some extension tubes and K1ii set on tripod, so I could use cards with one hand and reflector with the other.

01-14-2020, 03:36 PM	#43
WorksAsIntended Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 639	Originally posted by iheiramo Talking to me??? I hope you mean aces... I used M28/3.5 with some extension tubes and K1ii set on tripod, so I could use cards with one hand and reflector with the other. Oh my god! Sorry for this horrendous typo.

01-14-2020, 04:07 PM - 2 Likes	#44
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,268	From September:

01-14-2020, 07:59 PM - 8 Likes	#45
MossyRocks Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,982	Well I really only have 3 shots that really stand out in my mind as being my favorites and best. I am a bit late but someone suggested that the big lens people post some here so why not. Although I do go wide too, really wide. This is probably my favorite. The Great Orion Nebula and Running Man. 123 twenty second shots (astrotracer was used) stacked K-3, SMC A* 400mm f/2.8 ED [IF], ISO 1600, f/3.5, 20 seconds each Up next would have to be my second favorite one of the illuminated oak tree off of I35 just south of Faribault MN. K-3, SMC A 50 f/1.2, ISO 100, I think they were 4 second exposures, f/5.6. It is a stitched panorama and the full size image is just over 24,000 pixels wide Finally there is the giant mushroom that was 5 inches across. I just like it K-3, Sigma 300mm f/4 APO Macro, f/8 1/8s ISO 100