Happy New Year! As I sit in the sunny but windy desert on this second day of the new year, it’s time to reflect on the year gone by.
It’s an important exercise for me to make sure I remember the good things that have happened, the fun adventures I had, and all the new beauty I found. As always, I have no problem remembering all the bad things, so much so that it threatens to take over my memory of the good things. Left to my own devices, I remember the grief over the loss of my mother, the months of migraines, all the back pain and the problems with my stupid knees.
But I can’t let those things overwhelm the good times, of which there were many. I am fortunate to be able to live a life with so much freedom and adventure.
When I make my top 10 lists at this time every year, all of the photographs I finished processing during that year are candidates. It’s the only way I can do it because I’m always behind on my processing. And I actually don’t mind it being that way. My images need time to rest before they are finished!
So this year you’ll find images that I actually made in 2016, but didn’t finish processing until 2017 as well as some newer images. There’s even one in here I only made a couple of weeks ago.
These are my personal favourites from my landscape photography. I didn’t try to select a variety of places, or those that got attention on social media. These are simply the ones I like the most.
Coming up next I’ll have my top 10 wildlife photos. For now … the landscapes.
1. Huangshan – The Yellow Mountains of China
Late in 2016, I had one of the most memorable trips of my life. I went to China. I have always wanted to visit the Yellow Mountains of China and when something has been on your bucket list for a long time, it’s always an especially profound moment when you finally see it with your own eyes.
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2. Huangshan China Sepia Collection
When I went to China, I had a vision in my mind of a type of photograph I wanted to make. After I completed processing my images from China, I went back to create a special collection based on this vision.
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3. Cormorant Fishermen in Guilin, China
Coming from a fishing family myself, I was eager to discover and photograph the ancient art of cormorant fishing on the Li River. I made this image just as the fishermen lit their lanterns.
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4. Another Cormorant Fisherman in Guilin, China
Since I picked my favourites for this list, I had to include another image made shortly after the one above.
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5. Angel Peak, New Mexico
A new discovery for us last year, this remarkable spot in New Mexico treated us to the most gorgeous sunset.
6. Mobius Arch, California
Last year Ray and I returned to one of our all time favourite camping, exploring and photography destinations in Alabama Hills, California.
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7. Campbell River, British Columbia
This is our view from our campsite in Campbell River, British Columbia, where we spend our summers. We’re so lucky to get such a gorgeous spot right on the estuary.
See more photos from this location.
8. Kilchurn Castle, Scotland
This is one of the few images from my trip to Scotland that I have processed so far. You’ll be seeing more of these soon!
9. Old Man of Storr, Scotland
I almost cancelled my trip because I didn’t think my stupid knees would allow me to go up here. Well I made it! I almost didn’t make it back down though 🙂 The whole story will be coming up on the blog soon, but you can see how this image was processed here.
10. Salton Sea, California
This is the image I just made a couple of weeks ago. I love the minimalist feel.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my favourite landscape photos from last year, and if you too have a top 10 photos list, please feel free to leave a link in the comments. I’d love to see them!
As I mentioned, I also love wildlife photography, so please check out my top 10 wildlife photos of 2017.
Great images Anne! Have a great 2018!
Many thanks Michael, and a fantastic 2018 to you too 🙂
You had a wonderful year in photography Anne! These are beautiful! Happy New Year! I hope we cross paths this year.
Thank you Patricia, I did have a great year in photography! And so did you, I really enjoyed seeing your favourites as well. Happy 2018!
Beautiful photos. Thank you, Anne. It’s an inspiration to look at these. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too Sara! Glad you enjoyed the photos 🙂
Wow! These are really great and inspiring photos…Hope its not too late to wish you happy new year
Never too late Steph! Thanks for the comments and I hope you have a wonderful 2018 too.
Thank you for this look back on your 2017 Anne. It isn’t hard to figure out that the Yellow Mountain trips was pretty special. Looks like such a magical place. And so sorry for the physical and mental pain you felt. Here’s to hoping for a better and healing 2018!
Hi Mark, thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the photos. It takes a long time to get accustomed to the new chapter in life after loosing a parent. I appreciate your kind words.
Nice selection of images, Anne! You’ve been very fortunate to travel to such beautiful locations. Keep up the good work in 2018!
Hi Alan, great to see you here! I have been fortunate to be able to see and experience such beautiful places, and to be able to share my experiences with others. Thanks for your encouragement, it means a lot.
WOW! Impressive photos! Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them!
super frames, very beautiful!
Thank you, much appreciated!
All 10 of your landscape photos are beautiful. I like the colours, particularly of Scotland; fantasy comes up in mind for that photo.
Thank you Leo! Scotland was outstanding. I’m just starting to process all my photos from that trip.
Hi Anne,
Beautiful pictures. I especially like the Salton Sea ( I’m drawn to the minimalistic images). The New Mexico sunset brought back memories of spending time there 8 years ago. The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking. Enjoy the sunshine and new adventures.
Thank you very much Lisa! I sure am enjoying the sunshine down here in the southwest! Hope things aren’t too wet up there in Oregon 🙂
Anne, I loved your photos they are amazing !!!!
Much appreciated Barbara!
Some of the best landscape images I have ever seen, my favourite is British Columbia I just love beautiful wilderness. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much Paulo!! I love to travel, but I also love British Columbia where I am from 🙂
Hi Admin,
I have seen all the Beautiful Pictures You shared, and I really like these landscape images especially the #3rd one “Cormorant Fishermen in Guilin, China”. it is looking a really charming place to visit. thanks for sharing with us
Much appreciated, thanks!
Hi Anna,
I must say you have a wonderful collection of pictures, so good to see them. Have a more adventurous year ahead.
Thanks
Thank you very much Andrew 🙂