Saturday, January 1, 2011

Theme Day: Photo of the Year 2010


Welcome to the first theme day of 2011. Today's City Daily Photo theme is our best photo of 2010 and here is what I consider to be my best shot of the year. I hope you like it. Here's to the first day of the year.

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43 comments:

  1. La sonrisa de HiperionJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Espero que hayas tenido una estupenda entrada de año. Seguro que el año que comenzamos estará cargado de momentos extraordinarios...

    Saludos y un abrazo.

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  2. JoyJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Hi Randy! What a beautiful photo. Like your previous one, I love the composition. Up close and personal with a leaf is a fave subject.

    Thank you for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. I'll see you again tomorrow!

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  3. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Randy,
    I bet it is difficult to choose, you have so many good one's...
    This is just one of them!

    Best Regards for the New Year,
    Wong

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  4. KateJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    It's a golden photo of a golden city. Great choice among so many good ones that you have posted.

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  5. Teté M. JorgeJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    A lovely shot... I liked it!

    Happy the first day, honey!

    Hugs.

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  6. CalinMirisanJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

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  7. LúciaJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    I remember this one, good choice!
    I wish you a wonderful year, a wonderful life! ;-)

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  8. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    wow, the detail and color and composition are perfect. well done for theme day! Happy New Year's Day to you! Have a great day with family and friends.

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  9. MichelleJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This is a fantastic shot. Happy New Year!!

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  10. LowellJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Well, this is certainly one of my favorite shots, bar none, as I used it for a poem on Creative Confections. Good choice!

    And a very Happy New Year to you!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    it's cool. I love this picture, especially its lighting...
    Btw, happy new year to you, Randy.

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  12. SharonJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful shot Randy! Happy New Year!

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  13. beckyJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful photo Randy! Happy New Year!

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  14. CindyJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I love the texture of the leaf, and the background. Great shot!

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  15. JudyJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    This was one of my favorites too!

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  16. VPJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Really a great image. Have a Happy New Year!

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  17. JackJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Catching more gold from New Mexico! Nice.

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  18. EleanorJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Another lovely photo...Happy New Year!

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  19. Louis la VacheJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    A fine choice for Theme Day, Randy!

    All best wishes to you this New Year!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    great choice for your "favorite of the year", for sure. that is a great shot.

    Happy new year

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  21. LynetteJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Oh, yes, I like it. Great theme day photo! At Portland Oregon Daily Photo my theme day post is up, too!

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  22. JillyJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    This absolutely sums up the beauty of nature. I love the detail of the leaf and the blurry backround. Wonderful colours and feeling. A super choice. Happy New Year, Randy x

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  23. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I liked this the first time and I like it now. good choice.

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  24. Regina KJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    This was one of my favorites too. Great composition

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  25. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Great choice you've made. I love this image.

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  26. InekeJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Fantastic shot Randy! Gelukkig nieuwjaar to you too

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  27. Fernando Santos (Chana)January 1, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Bela fotografia...Espectacular....
    Feliz Ano Novo....
    Cumprimentos

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  28. Kenneth LarssonJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Happy New Year and best wishes for 2011.

    Greetings from Sweden! :-)

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  29. T. BecqueJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Gorgeous Randy! DOF is great. Happy new year!

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  30. luis f. lópezJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    happy new year!
    nice blog, and beautiful photo!

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  31. Youth_in_AsiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Happy New Year! This is a beautiful shot. Looking forward to more of your Santa Fe in 2011

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  32. johnnyJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Una gran foto¡¡¡ Felicidades

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Hi Randy!
    Happy 2011!
    Not an easy task for you, when you have so many!!
    But i agree on your choice!
    Perfect!!

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  34. RedPatJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    It was beautiful the first time and it is a treat to see it again. Happy Year!

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I am speechless... ... ...

    I have to say that's such a good idea!
    I wanna have something like that too.

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  36. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Randy, you had so many great photos this year that you must have had difficulty in selecting just one... I do love the depth of field and textures in this one...

    Best of everything for you in 2011!
    Genie

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  37. TameraJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    What a beautiful image! Happy new year to you!

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  38. ShannonJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love the picture Randy! With all the awesome pictures you take, I can imagine it was hard to narrow it down. I really enjoy coming to look at your pictures so thank you for doing it! Happy New Year to you.

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  39. CarraolJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Great choice, the delicacy of Nature is perfectly expressed here in this magnificent image! Happy New Year and thanks a lot for your kind visits.

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  40. DANIJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Feliz 2011 Randy, que el año te sea bonito.

    Un abrazo enorme

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  41. Luis GomezJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Great Randy!

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  42. SundayJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Breath taking! Blue, green, brown, yellow -- so many colors in this nature shot. And beauty in every season in nature, as well as in the seasons of life. Nice display of the macro/micro. Your blog is always a pleasure, and I just want to say Thank You, Randy!

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  43. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Quelle lumière!
    Superbes couleurs, superbe photo!

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