On the first of each month, 117 City Daily Photo sites do a new "theme day." Today's theme for January 1, 2008 is "Best Photo of the Year." I had to dig through my old photos to find the one I rated highest. This picture is what I chose.
The photo was from May 7th, just a couple weeks after I started this blog. Here's the link to the orginal post The scene is a sundown shot from the lakefront in Mandeville. I don't think it needs any explaining.
Other Theme Day participants are:
Paris, France - London, England - Hyde, UK - West Sacramento (CA), USA - Grenoble, France - Stockholm, Sweden - Riga, Latvia - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Manila, Philippines - Silver Spring (MD), USA - Weston (FL), USA - Prague, Czech Republic - New Orleans (LA), USA - Wichita (KS), USA - Cleveland (OH), USA - San Francisco (CA), USA - Hobart (Tasmania), Australia - Greenville (SC), USA - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Menton, France - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Mainz, Germany - Melbourne, Australia - Portland (OR), USA - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Wassenaar (ZH), Netherlands - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Toulouse, France - Naples (FL), USA - Jakarta, Indonesia - Brussels, Belgium - Stayton (OR), USA - Selma (AL), USA - Mexico City, Mexico - Ocean Township (NJ), USA - Minneapolis (MN), USA - Port Angeles (WA), USA - Toruń, Poland - Fort Lauderdale (FL), USA - Budapest, Hungary - Baziège, France - Nashville (TN), USA - Saint Louis (MO), USA - Cottage Grove (MN), USA - Chicago (IL), USA - Prescott (AZ), USA - Bellefonte (PA), USA - Nottingham, UK - Moscow, Russia - Philadelphia (PA), USAEvry, France - Trujillo, Peru - Arlington (VA), USA - Denpasar, Indonesia - American Fork (UT), USA - Seattle (WA), USA - Chandler (AZ), USA - Coral Gables (FL), USA - Montpellier, France - Joplin (MO), USA - Pilisvörösvár, Hungary - Crystal Lake (IL), USA - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Boston (MA), USA - Torun, Poland - New York City (NY), USA - Dunedin (FL), USA - Quincy (MA), USA - Stavanger, Norway - Chateaubriant, France - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Jackson (MS), USA - Wailea (HI), USA - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Budapest, Hungary - Austin (TX), USA - Montréal (QC), Canada - Cypress (TX), USA - Bicheno, Australia - Wrocław, Poland - Brookville (OH), USA - Minneapolis (MN), USA - Nelson, New Zealand - Cheltenham, UK - Wellington, New Zealand - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea - Mumbai (Maharashtra), India - London, UK - Haninge, Sweden - Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation - Arradon, France - Jefferson City (MO), USA - Orlando (FL), USA - Mumbai, India - Terrell (TX), USA - Bogor, Indonesia - Delta (CO), USA - Radonvilliers, France - Saigon, Vietnam - San Diego (CA), USA - Adelaide (SA), Australia - Belgrade, Serbia - Auckland, New Zealand - Seguin (TX), USA - Inverness (IL), USA - Oslo, Norway - Singapore, Singapore - Las Vegas (NV), USANew York City (NY), USA - Anderson (SC), USA - Torino, Italy - Susanville (CA), USA - San Diego (CA), USA - Sharon (CT), USA - Melbourne, Australia - Port Vila, Vanuatu - Memphis (Tennessee), USA
Lagniappe (a little something extra)
Great choice. It has a timeless quality to it. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! Happy New Year from Wailea, Maui!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful shot. What else could you ask for than a back drop like that? This could be anyone which makes the photo touch alot more people. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't decide and am leaving it up to the votes. I narrowed my down to seven. Yikes! Hate to say I just couldn't pick one. Come take a look and put your vote in.
I love that photo....perfect! I can see why you chose it for this theme day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment about the Pat O'Brien's photo...DH and I both had a nice laugh! :) It honestly would fool you. For *at least 10 seconds* while walking on Beale, you feel as if you've been transported to the Vieux Carre. My son is at Pat's tonight...don't ask... ;)
Happy New Year!!
Andrea
Steve, I think you had many great photos to choose from in 2007 and this one has a great feeling to it. Best wishes for 2008!
ReplyDeleteI wondered which you'd choose - love your photographs. This is a super one. Happy New Year to you!
ReplyDeletelove the shot. thought i went to your may 7th post to read the description,
ReplyDeletei'd add it here too.
have a great year,
kunal
Mindless Mumbai
You are a very special person to me and I am thankful that I was able to find you in this endless sea of blogs.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice photograph selection for the new year.
Thanks for all of your visits to my blog in 2007 and I hope and pray you have excellent health and are very happy all the days of your life but especially in this new year 2008.
Happy New Year from Patty and me.
A beautiful scene. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year from Arradon, Bonne et heureuse année, Steve!
ReplyDeleteGood choice - I like how the fishing rod disappears into the glare of the sun!!!
ReplyDeleteCheers and thanks for all your positive comments on my blog they are most appreciated!!!
it is a great shot, makes me wish I was there! happy New year
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of the deep south I think of fishing along the coast - or crabbing. This is a wonderful photo that just fills me with longing to experience that sunset.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot and perfect for this theme. Happy 2008 to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, very neat shot.
ReplyDeleteles ombres sont superbes, très bon choix. Mes meilleurs voeux en cette année 2008.
ReplyDeleteShadows are superb, very good choice. My best wishes in the year 2008.
Happy Theme Day and New Year to you. You selected a wonderfully peaceful photo to begin the new year!
ReplyDeletegood choice for the theme
ReplyDeletehappy new year
Excellent choice. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThis so reminds me of la Nouvelle Orléans! Thank you for taking part in the City Daily Photo community.
ReplyDeleteBonne année (happy new year)!
I've never fished, but it looks a good place to do it.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a happy & phototastic 2008
Loved the photo!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Steve!
Always great photo !
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year 2008 and long life to your blog !
whoua !!!
ReplyDeletea great shot
Happy new year
Absolutely perfect - at least this shot didn't get away
ReplyDeleteSpeaks of peace and enjoyment of life! May you have those in the new year!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
That's quite a "bobber" on that fishing pole. Really terrific shot with the silhouettes and sunset. I think its a prize too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visits to my blog and your very kind remarks. Its most appreciated.
I want to wish you the very best in 2008 and look forward to the pictures you have to share.
It looks as if the little boy had a "crown" (I mean what we call "auréole" in French).
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your family, Steve.
Hmmm, a nice and beautiful evening. Just perfect on this cold and rainy first day of the year. A wonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year from New York City, Steve!! May 2008 be full of satisfaction and happiness.
Great choice, Steve! In addition to the color, composition, etc., the feel of this photo is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
That is a great photo. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy New Year!
Very nice choice - Happy New Year!
ReplyDelete...And you choosed the best in absolute. I love it so so much. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year from Torino !!!
This is a great shot and you are right...it says it all!!! Happy New Year and thank you for all your nice visits over this past half year. I hope to enjoy many more over 2008!
ReplyDeletei remember this post! have a happy new year
ReplyDeleteWhat a great choice - I love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and yours and here's to a wonderful 2008 for the Daily City Photo Blog community.
Jenny, Sharon (CT, USA) Daily Photo
Casting into the sunset, Love these fishing pics! Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThat's a classic. I had not seen the original post, so thanks for that link.
ReplyDeleteHappy Theme Day and New Year Steve! :)
Your photos and their accompanying text never cease to amaze me, Steve. Thanks.
ReplyDeletehaha! I left a comment about this photo saying it was my favorite photo of the day. A perfect choice!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years to you and yours in 2008!
Slinger
Twin Cities Daily Photo
A perfect choice indeed! Look forward to many more wonderful pictures from your camera in 2008! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning sunset!
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you in 2008.
Aaaww, I love parent and child photos! Nice pick!
ReplyDeleteSorry I wasn't able to visit your blog sooner. I was in transit the whole of yesterday. I am now back in Norwich after the most fantabulous time at home in Manila. Do swing by my other sites to leave your footprints behind. Read: lovely comments. :)
Happy New Year to you and everyone you hold dear!
I look forward to visiting your blog more often this 2008. And you're welcome to mine, too! For some reason, my link was not included for participating blogs for the 1st of January 2008 theme day.
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