Looking Back on 2013

Photographically speaking, 2013 was a quiet year.  I only added 16,250 new images to the collection which is about half the number of the previous year. Those new images were taken in 42 separate shoots compared to 66 in the previous year.  I canceled a trip to Japan in November, and other than a 4 day event in Death Valley with Moose Peterson, I didn't go on any other adventures.

There's good news, though, ... having fewer images makes it easier to review.  In this post, I've gone through and picked out my favorite images and selected one or more from each of the following categores:  

Still Life:

I continue to explore still life.  Partially because I feel the need to pick up the camera; partially because ordinary things are interesting when viewed through a lens; and partially because its a link to the old grand masters and there's something be learned from them.

Flora:

I didn't photograph many flowers this year except for the tulips in the back planter box proving that you don't have to go far to get some cool shots!

People:

It was a bad year for taking people pics.  This gentleman was dressed in period costume at a celebration at the San Gabriel Mission.

Planes and Cars:

Well, by now, you know I love cars, planes, and trains ....

Birds:

Virtually all of my bird images came from three sessions at Bolsa Chica at the end of the year.  I love these three though!

Architecture:

Architecture is another subject that I like to photograph.  New tools in Photoshop have made it easier to get some cool shots without having to buy a pricey, Tilt/Shift lens.  

Landscape:

Landscape images seem to come naturally without a lot of effort.  These four (and a lot of other good ones) came from Death Valley last February.

Well, there it is.  My forays into the world of photography during 2013.  Thanks to all of you for taking time to look at them.  I hope that in some small way, they made your year a tiny bit better!

Bye for now,

Adam