How about a little year in review today?
My staff (of one) has put in countless hours reviewing all of the photos I’ve taken this year and we feel these are the best of the best.
If I’ve learned anything over this past year, it’s snap away with the camera and ask questions later. It’s amazing how many times a throw-away shot ends up being a gem.
In no particular order:
These Summer Snowflakes (Leucojum) seem like light posts illuminating the Heuchera below them:
Love the effect of the ornamental grass in the background. Almost looks like there is a tunnel within it beckoning you to enter:
Nothing says spring like a Viburnum bloom … and dandelions throughout the lawn:
Who knew an individual Spiderwort (Tradescantia) bloom was this interesting?:
After I snapped this shot, I called 911 to let the authorities know the sky was on fire:
Loved the lighting on these Rose of Sharon (Althea) blooms:
The plant colors along with the mist just screamed early autumn:
I swear I didn’t line these deer up before taking the photo:
So simple yet says so much (And yes, I’m that deep):
Goodbye summer:
The anticipation is killing me:
Snow on a Dahlia bloom? Get the hell outta here:
The only bird photo I am sort of proud of:
It is fleeting, but oh so worth it:
The color contrasts are incredible, maybe my favorite shot of the year:
Here’s to more photos in 2012!
Oh yeah, those are some good ones…don’t you love sunrises and sunsets like that…they always make me feel totally exhilirated…and I want to run around telling people to WAKE UP because they’re missing an amazing show. I’ve been perusing photos from this past year as well…it’s strange how it already feels like it was so long ago.
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I like all of your “shots of the year”…they’re all beautiful!
Wow, those photos are all terrific–I’d say you had a good year! Have a Merry Christmas. Mickie 🙂
Gorgeous! You’re a good picker.
Good stuff!
Hmmmmmmmm…….I’m sure those deer look stuffed, and isn’t that a nail sticking out of one of the hooves? Nice photos and garden John. Blessings to all your family.
Those are great! You’ve got some beauties, but those deer are too cute!
love that first one..and the Spiderwort and the fire sky..ok, I love them all!
A beautiful series of photos, sums up a good gardening year very well.
Beautiful share I don’t believe you on the deer hee hee Merry Christmas to you and yours
definitely some of your best. enjoyed every bit of it. thanks.
Scott – the sunset and sunrise photos get me all giddy and I run around like a nut trying to find the camera. Thanks for the props!
T&B – thanks as always for your kind words!
Mickie – happy holidays to you as well and thank you for stopping by!
Ms A – thank you, truth is, I love all the pics for the memories they bring back.
Everything Changes – thank you for reading and commenting!
Gary – too funny, they listened to my instructions well. Best wishes to you and yours as well!
Holley – they appear twice a day and i like to think I’m saving them from the hunters. Thanks for coming by.
Caite – thank you so much for the compliments! Need spring to come ASAP.
Gillian – every year is a good year and I’m ready now for 2012 to get here. Thanks for reading!
Annie – LOL on the deer, merry Xmas to you and yours as well!
Jchapstk – Thank you so much and will chat you up again soon on Twitter!
Nice . . . . Really nice. Your reward.
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