Top Images of 2008
First off, I want to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. I hope that 2009 is good to all of us.
Now down to business. Do you know how hard it is to pick the top 10 images of the year when you’ve shot thousands? I narrowed it down to 27, then picked the top 10. Even then, numbers 9 and 10 were tough to pick. It could have been any of them.
I picked these images not necessarily because they are the best of the year, but because they are the one’s that are the most memorable to me. These images have stuck in my head and remained special through the whole year. So here we go, my top ten images of 2008. Some of them may surprise you.
#10: Fish Tug coming back into Kenosha Harbor, Shot 3/9/08
I shot this on my first weekend in Kenosha. I was truly amazed when I saw this boat coming through the ice towards me. I quickly changed to my telephoto lens and fired off three shots. I just love the way the trail fades back into the ice. It really makes you wonder where they had been and what they’d been doing.
#9: The Stealth Bomber and the Tall Ship “Windy”, Shot 8/16/08
Shot at the Chicago Air Show, I really love this image. To me it shows how far we’ve have come in this world. From the tall ships of centuries ago, to the modern technology of today.
#8: Fall Colors in Humbolt Park, Milwaukee, Shot 10/18/08
Of all the beautiful fall pictures I took this year, this one stands out in my mind the most. Maybe because the day had been so disappointing up until we drove by this park and this is the scene I saw from the truck. Or maybe because this one shot screams out “Autumn in Wisconsin” more than any of the others.
#7: Ice Tree on the Kitchen Window, Shot 12/7/08
This one is simple, I’ve never seen anything like it before. And it’s never happened again. It’s truly one of a kind.
#6: Stormy Lake Michigan, Shot 4/13/08
Shot out at the Wind Point Lighthouse in Racine, this image has so much mood and feeling in it. When I look at this image I once again feel the bite of the cold and wind that was tearing across the lake that day.
#5: The Blue Angels and Old Glory, Shot 8/16/08
The Chicago Air Show was such a blast. I loved shooting all of the jets that appeared that day. But shooting the Blue Angels was a real treat. I had tried this shot a number of times and was finally successful on this one. This shot says it all, America Rules!!
#4: Kenosha Pierhead Lighthouse at Dusk, Shot 12/18/08
Of all the shots I have of the Pierhead Lighthouse, this is my favorite. I had scouted out the location earlier in the day and knew the shots I wanted when I got there. It was cold, I was froze, but man it was worth it. The star on the light was an unexpected surprise.
#3: Canada Geese Coming in for a Landing, Shot 11/1/08
This was shot at the Lakewood Forest Preserve in Illinois. It’s my first ever action nature shot. Lynne saw the geese coming in. I quickly changed to the telephoto lens and fired away. Thankfully this image came out sharp and well framed. None of the others did.
#2: Winter Reflections in the Pike River, Shot 12/3/08
As you guys know, I consider this one of my finest images ever. It’s number two on my all time best of list, behind my Sierra Wave over Mt Tom image. There’s nothing else I can say about it that I haven’t already said. It’s magical, peaceful, and amazingly beautiful. I still get chills when I look at it.
#1: Covered Bridge near Fort Atkinson, Shot 2/23/08
This shot is number one for one reason only, it was shot on the first day Lynne and I spent together. A day that returned happiness and love to my life.
There you have it guys. My Top 10 Images of 2008.
I want to thank all of you for everything you’ve given me during this year of change in my life. Thanks for all the encouragement and support as I packed up SierraVisions and moved it to Wisconsin. And thanks for your continued support of my photography, SierraVisions, and my life.
Happy New Year!!
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Wow, all great shots Steve. The thing that jumps out at me is the color of the water in shot number 9. I know that’s not really the reason for that photo, but the color of the water looks downright tropical. Along with that beautiful ship, you could have dropped a couple of coconut palms on that breakwater and anyone would swear you took the photo in the Caribbean. Quite a counter-balance to how cold that location actually gets at this time of year.
Lake Michigan is like that in the Summer. The water color is a beautiful blue. It’s sure not like that right now.
Beautiful shots — all of them. Happiest of new years to you too!
I love all your shots Steven. Thank you for ALL you have given us over the years. May you and Lynne have a wonderful new year, the best is wished to you!! To all of the SierraVisions peeps too, Happy New Year!!
Steven – great picks of your pics! your fall pick is interesting in that, although i bought another, that one stood out in my mind too.
so here’s to more good shooting next year and a happy new year to you Lynn and all the “usual suspects”!
BEAUTIFUL SHOTS….HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!! THANK YOU STEVEN FOR ALL THE YEARS OF BEAUTY….
Thanks to all of you that visit this website frequently and for making the uplifting comments. It surely makes Steven’s day. I appreciate the warm welcome from you to the site and into Steven’s world in 2008. Best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2009.
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Lovely shots, all of them. I think my fav is the ice tree! I’m here from Jim Goldstein’s post on our best shots of 2008. Best wishes for a happy new year!
Edie
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Wonderful collection! I especially enjoy #2. This reminds me so much of Wisconsin and all the wonderful winter photos that I never took while living there. But of course, that photo also represents why my wife will never want to move back…
Looking forward to seeing more wonderful photos through out 2009.
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Great selection! I love the Ice Tree. That is a unique formation.
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