Sunday, January 1, 2012

Photo of the Year 2011



The reflection image of Johnny reading at the Hartford Public Library was my personal favorite photograph from 2011.  From the number and strength of comments, it might have been my readers' favorite, too.  It appeared on November 4.

On the first day of each month, City Daily Photo bloggers post photos illustrating a theme.  For January 1, the theme is "Photo of the Year 2011."  Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

43 comments:

Jilly said...

Wow, this is a reflection and a half. Not surprised you are proud of it. Wishing you a very happy new year, Jack and thanks so much for your visits and comments during the year. xxx

brattcat said...

i agree with this choice 100 percent. i loved it when you first showed it, i am delighted to see it again. happy new year, jack.

Dianne said...

It's a great pic Jack and I can understand why it's your favourite -
All the best to you and yours for 2012.

Karl said...

I would have chosen the same photo, Jack!
All the best, Karl

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I remember this one, fantastic reflections, but with so many interesting little montages, like the group walking under the arbour in the left hand corner, the buildings in the right. Excellent choice for today. I hope you felt better than I did when you woke up this morning Jack!!

Sharon said...

Oh yes, I remember this one very well. It is composed just perfectly. Happy 2012!

Regina K said...

I also remember this photo and still think it is deserving of some type of award, it is amazing. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year

Unknown said...

I remember this photo and I love it. Best wishes for 2012, Jack.

Kate said...

No question about it, Jack, this is an outstanding and spectacular photo. You caught so many images in it. There is much to reflect upon in this fine photo: colors, shapes, forms, scenes, reflections...l

Dawn said...

Wow!
This is an amazing capture Jack. Glad you showed it here again.
It's full of everything spectacular!

Happy New Year to you!!

Valladolid Daily Photo said...

Excellent choice to the theme day. Happy New Year!

Tanya Breese said...

Wow, this is an amazing photo!! Perfect choice!! Happy New Year!

Luis Gomez said...

This is a great reflection Jack! Wonderful!

sheila lynch said...

I agree!

SRQ said...

Wonderful choice. Happy 2012!

T. Becque said...

That is the coolest photo!!! It's all reflection? What a great eye you have for this. Happy new year my friend!

Sylvia K said...

It is definitely one of my favorites, Jack! There is just so much to see and so beautifully captured! Happy 2012! Enjoy -- with camera in hand, of course!!

Sylvia

Madge Bloom @ The View From Right Here said...

Yes.. it is even better the second time around.. may 2012 be a very good year for you my friend!

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

I remember this photo, and it is stunning and captivating. Best wishes to you for the new year.

Randy said...

I was wondering if you would pick this one. I really love that marvelous reflection.

RedPat said...

I like it too - Good choice Jack! Happy New Year!

Kay said...

Yes! I applaud the choice! A wonderful and memorable shot! Here's to many more memorable views. Happy New Year, Jack.

jennyfreckles said...

It's a very unusual and clever image. Good choice. I'd be hard-pushed to choose my favourite from my own blog.

JoLynne Lyon said...

Missed it the first time, so I'm glad you re-posted. That's art.

Leif Hagen said...

A grand reflective photo in many ways, Jack!
Bravo for your theme day snap!

Clueless in Boston said...

Great choice, this is a very nice photo. Happy New Year.

Lowell said...

I like this, too. And I know how you did it! :-)

Shot 88 today. Going to be very cold for a couple of days but I'll probably play anyway. Starting to hit a bit better - four months from surgery!

How are you hitting 'em?

wheatgerm said...

that is a good photo

Michelle said...

a superb photo

Bob Crowe said...

Jack, this is bloody brilliant. Did you assemble this from several photos or is there a painted wall in the background and a pool or polished table in the foreground? A picture of the year to be proud of.

Louis la Vache said...

That IS a neat photo, Jack!


«Louis» wishes you a Happy New Year!.

Malyss said...

That's true, this picture is not only beautyful, but also strange, and unusual. A very good choice, and a perfect shot to enter this new Year!

Hilda said...

An absolutely perfect mirror image! Fantastic shot, Jack.

May your 2012 be blessed and beautiful.

joo said...

Great choice Jack:)

Valerie said...

What an awesome capture Jack. Having missed it the first time around, so glad you re-posted it.

Stefan Jansson said...

I always like reflection photos and this is one of the best.

VP said...

Great picture and awesome reflection!

Unknown said...

I agree, Jack - this was one of your more stunning images!

Happy New Year!

Shannon said...

I thought the picture was a collage of different shots when I looked at it, a mix of your favorite shots from the year. Then I clicked the link and saw it was one picture posted. That is a really interesting shot, so much to take in.
Happy New Year to you Jack! Thank you for sharing your pictures with us...as this photo represents, you take some amazing shots!

Halcyon said...

I don't remember this one, but I'm loving it!

Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. All my best to you in 2012!

Oakland Daily Photo said...

This photo definitely deserves to be revisited. I wonder if Johnny knows he's a star in the CDP world?

Nathalie said...

An absolutely STUNNING shot - I'm so glad you reposted it, I had missed it back in November. Happy new year to you and keep'em coming!

Tash said...

Yup. I'd choose this one. EXTREME photography, this.
Jack, I wish you and yours a marvellous New Year!