Your top 5 for 2018
Discussion
Hi All - Happy New Year... it's showing off time again! 
Reading back on what Rob said in last year's thread I could repeat almost verbatim as regards my 2018 photography - 'lost a personal thread somewhere. Not felt too compelled to get out and shoot, lacking inspiration, but really enjoyed the times I managed to. Choosing a top 5 shouldnt be hard from such a limited list!'
My 5 are below - what have you got?
(previous "Your Top 5 From..." threads: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010)
In chronological order...
1. Got a few Kingfishers last year but was chuffed to get one with a fish
Kingfisher by Mike Smith, on Flickr
2. Had a trip to the Trossachs with Mrs DD for our anniversary - lucky with the weather!
Loch Voil by Mike Smith, on Flickr
3. Torridon (aka heaven)
The Liathach and Beinn Alligin (Explored) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
4. Dragonfly - spent a lot of time looking for one of these! Liked the way this fitted into the focus plane wingtip to wingtip
Common Darter (1) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
5. Well there had to be a bride in there somewhere! My favorite bit of this is the tiny reflection of the moon you can just make out
Two Bridges by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Reading back on what Rob said in last year's thread I could repeat almost verbatim as regards my 2018 photography - 'lost a personal thread somewhere. Not felt too compelled to get out and shoot, lacking inspiration, but really enjoyed the times I managed to. Choosing a top 5 shouldnt be hard from such a limited list!'
My 5 are below - what have you got?
(previous "Your Top 5 From..." threads: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010)
In chronological order...
1. Got a few Kingfishers last year but was chuffed to get one with a fish
Kingfisher by Mike Smith, on Flickr
2. Had a trip to the Trossachs with Mrs DD for our anniversary - lucky with the weather!
Loch Voil by Mike Smith, on Flickr
3. Torridon (aka heaven)
The Liathach and Beinn Alligin (Explored) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
4. Dragonfly - spent a lot of time looking for one of these! Liked the way this fitted into the focus plane wingtip to wingtip
Common Darter (1) by Mike Smith, on Flickr
5. Well there had to be a bride in there somewhere! My favorite bit of this is the tiny reflection of the moon you can just make out
Two Bridges by Mike Smith, on Flickr
Nice start Mike
I've also struggled to get out with the camera as much as I'd have liked due to various reasons.
Fortunately I had a number of unusual visitors to my garden helping me keep my macro habit satisfied, probably due to the countryside around being burnt to a crisp .
Here's a few I did get.
Newhaven 18-8 by Nigel Eite, on Flickr
silver washed fritillary on Verbena Bonariensis by Nigel Eite, on Flickr
Osteospermum by Nigel Eite, on Flickr
mind the gap by Nigel Eite, on Flickr
Sea Harrier by Nigel Eite, on Flickr
Happy New Year to all and here's hoping for more togging in 2019
I've also struggled to get out with the camera as much as I'd have liked due to various reasons.
Fortunately I had a number of unusual visitors to my garden helping me keep my macro habit satisfied, probably due to the countryside around being burnt to a crisp .
Here's a few I did get.
Newhaven 18-8 by Nigel Eite, on Flickrsilver washed fritillary on Verbena Bonariensis by Nigel Eite, on FlickrOsteospermum by Nigel Eite, on Flickrmind the gap by Nigel Eite, on FlickrSea Harrier by Nigel Eite, on FlickrHappy New Year to all and here's hoping for more togging in 2019
Is this a recurring theme for 2018? - I really didn't get out with the camera as much as I wanted to, must try harder in 2019
In chronological order....
March - a 9-hour round-trip to Tenby in South Wales to see the first proper snow there in decades
St Catherine's Island from Paragon Gardens by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
May - my son and I chartered a helicopter for a flight along the Thames...
Cityscape by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
...followed the same day by a visit to Dungeness
Off the rails by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
June - the annual pilgrimage to La Sarthe, where the "TVR" fell apart on the first corner...
The front fell off..... by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
And finally, a huge gap to December, and a day out to London
Square Mile by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr
In chronological order....
March - a 9-hour round-trip to Tenby in South Wales to see the first proper snow there in decades
St Catherine's Island from Paragon Gardens by Nigel Ogram, on FlickrMay - my son and I chartered a helicopter for a flight along the Thames...
Cityscape by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr...followed the same day by a visit to Dungeness
Off the rails by Nigel Ogram, on FlickrJune - the annual pilgrimage to La Sarthe, where the "TVR" fell apart on the first corner...
The front fell off..... by Nigel Ogram, on FlickrAnd finally, a huge gap to December, and a day out to London
Square Mile by Nigel Ogram, on Flickr1. Took my 3 year old to NYC in February, best week of my life...
New York Feb 2018 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
2. An unreal experience at 76MM...
76MM by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
3. Annual trip to FoS...
Goodwood FoS 2018 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
4. Always hard to pick one from the weddings, but I love this quiet prep moment...
Wedding by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
5. Finally an incredible week in Hong Kong hiking on my own, second best week of my life...
Hong Kong by Chris Harrison, on Flickr
New York Feb 2018 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr2. An unreal experience at 76MM...
76MM by Chris Harrison, on Flickr3. Annual trip to FoS...
Goodwood FoS 2018 by Chris Harrison, on Flickr4. Always hard to pick one from the weddings, but I love this quiet prep moment...
Wedding by Chris Harrison, on Flickr5. Finally an incredible week in Hong Kong hiking on my own, second best week of my life...
Hong Kong by Chris Harrison, on FlickrI'll bite
I've been a member of Trey Ratcliff's Arcanum for nearly 3 years now. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much focus on running this business these days. However the cohort I'm a member of has been a very supportive and constructive community which is likely to survive beyond the Arcanum. I feel I've pushed myself further down the fine art path in 2018. In no particular order, my favourite five this year
A dawn shot from Richmond Hill across the Thames. The serendipitous paddleboarder made my shot
An exercise in recreating a sunset glow, which came out remarkably well. Somewhere in the woods near Whistler in Canada
Pre dawn twilight on Lost Lake, Canada. The ripples were photographer intervention
Sailboat battening down the hatches in front of a summer storm in the Bay of Messinia, Greece
My submission to the Taylor Wessing photographic portrait competition - this is the only copy I have with me travelling at the mo, so ignore the irritating line at bottom left
I've been a member of Trey Ratcliff's Arcanum for nearly 3 years now. Sadly, there doesn't seem to be much focus on running this business these days. However the cohort I'm a member of has been a very supportive and constructive community which is likely to survive beyond the Arcanum. I feel I've pushed myself further down the fine art path in 2018. In no particular order, my favourite five this year
A dawn shot from Richmond Hill across the Thames. The serendipitous paddleboarder made my shot
An exercise in recreating a sunset glow, which came out remarkably well. Somewhere in the woods near Whistler in Canada
Pre dawn twilight on Lost Lake, Canada. The ripples were photographer intervention
Sailboat battening down the hatches in front of a summer storm in the Bay of Messinia, Greece
My submission to the Taylor Wessing photographic portrait competition - this is the only copy I have with me travelling at the mo, so ignore the irritating line at bottom left
Happy New Year to all. Here's to another year of adventures and this are my personal favourites from 2018...
Atomic Weekend-47 by djsmith46, on Flickr
Rovinj by djsmith46, on Flickr
Old and New by djsmith46, on Flickr
Ullswater-65 by djsmith46, on Flickr
Classic Remise-23 by djsmith46, on Flickr
Atomic Weekend-47 by djsmith46, on FlickrRovinj by djsmith46, on FlickrOld and New by djsmith46, on FlickrUllswater-65 by djsmith46, on FlickrClassic Remise-23 by djsmith46, on FlickrLove these threads. The talent on here just seems to get better and better.
Herd Groyne Lighthouse by G.A.D, on Flickr
Misty Morning by G.A.D, on Flickr
Roker Pier enjoying some sunshine by G.A.D, on Flickr
Cawfield Quarry under the milky way by G.A.D, on Flickr
Aurora over lake in Akaslompolo by G.A.D, on Flickr
Herd Groyne Lighthouse by G.A.D, on FlickrMisty Morning by G.A.D, on FlickrRoker Pier enjoying some sunshine by G.A.D, on FlickrCawfield Quarry under the milky way by G.A.D, on FlickrAurora over lake in Akaslompolo by G.A.D, on FlickrSome of the shots on here are seriously stunning. I got my first camera in December, so although I don't dream of having the quality shown so far, I would love to get some shots for 2019 that I am happy with.
Keep the pictures coming, I love seeing people's work.
Keep the pictures coming, I love seeing people's work.
Edited by VTECMFR on Wednesday 2nd January 16:49
Some fabulous pictures on here again this year. 
Here are my best efforts in time order...
The queueing from 05:30 paid off.
Taj Mahal at dawn
This chap was on his holidays too.
Pushkar visitor
I'll have the Gharial steak please and make it snappy.
Gharial
More waiting for someone to walk in frame.
Framed woman, Tomb of Akbar, Sikandra, Agra
Maximum starburst!
St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava
Here are my best efforts in time order...
The queueing from 05:30 paid off.
Taj Mahal at dawn
This chap was on his holidays too.
Pushkar visitor
I'll have the Gharial steak please and make it snappy.
Gharial
More waiting for someone to walk in frame.
Framed woman, Tomb of Akbar, Sikandra, Agra
Maximum starburst!
St Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava
Edited by toasty on Wednesday 2nd January 14:29
Many excellent photos in this thread - some really talented photographers.
Like some others, I've not got out with the camera enough, but have enjoyed it when I did.
5 of mine, of fairly varying types from 2018 in the order they were taken:
Local building (January):
Symmetry1 by conradsphotos, on Flickr
White Collar Boxing (March):
3O2A3730 by conradsphotos, on Flickr
Farnborough Air Show (July):
3O2A5612 by conradsphotos, on Flickr
Hoverfly (August):
fly_c by conradsphotos, on Flickr
Angerland gig in Camden (November):
3O2A6227 by conradsphotos, on Flickr
Like some others, I've not got out with the camera enough, but have enjoyed it when I did.
5 of mine, of fairly varying types from 2018 in the order they were taken:
Local building (January):
Symmetry1 by conradsphotos, on FlickrWhite Collar Boxing (March):
3O2A3730 by conradsphotos, on FlickrFarnborough Air Show (July):
3O2A5612 by conradsphotos, on FlickrHoverfly (August):
fly_c by conradsphotos, on FlickrAngerland gig in Camden (November):
3O2A6227 by conradsphotos, on Flickrinspiring stuff from everyone!
So my own groove still isnt really back , so much so I totally missed starting this thread, cheers DD! I have been out shooting this year but not near as much as I should, still lacking motivation for a few reasons and distracted by other things. I've bought an astounding $0 worth of gear this year which is an achievement in itself! Oddly the workshops have been doing OK though!
So top 5, lets see if we can do in chronological order too..
First shot from March from my most abused local spot a short walk from home on the port hills, overlooking Lyttelton.
cut loose.. by Rob Dickinson, on Flickr
Then April I got out at night to lake Ellesmere and a little lucky with some Aurora.
Geostorm by Rob Dickinson, on Flickr
A birthday trip down south to Te Anau in June and I found a very frequently shot Jetty to abuse further.
Te Anau by Rob Dickinson, on Flickr
September we had a yacht beach locally and shot the absolute s
t out of it, I ended up with a few I was happy with.
Tempus fugit by Rob Dickinson, on Flickr
And got out for yet another astro session towards the end of the year up to Castle hill/porters pass, ended up with this as my fav, probably end upo selling the mx5 this year as it just doesnt get used enough.
Chariot to the stars by Rob Dickinson, on Flickr
So my own groove still isnt really back , so much so I totally missed starting this thread, cheers DD! I have been out shooting this year but not near as much as I should, still lacking motivation for a few reasons and distracted by other things. I've bought an astounding $0 worth of gear this year which is an achievement in itself! Oddly the workshops have been doing OK though!
So top 5, lets see if we can do in chronological order too..
First shot from March from my most abused local spot a short walk from home on the port hills, overlooking Lyttelton.
cut loose.. by Rob Dickinson, on FlickrThen April I got out at night to lake Ellesmere and a little lucky with some Aurora.
Geostorm by Rob Dickinson, on FlickrA birthday trip down south to Te Anau in June and I found a very frequently shot Jetty to abuse further.
Te Anau by Rob Dickinson, on FlickrSeptember we had a yacht beach locally and shot the absolute s
t out of it, I ended up with a few I was happy with.Tempus fugit by Rob Dickinson, on FlickrAnd got out for yet another astro session towards the end of the year up to Castle hill/porters pass, ended up with this as my fav, probably end upo selling the mx5 this year as it just doesnt get used enough.
Chariot to the stars by Rob Dickinson, on FlickrGassing Station | Photography & Video | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff