My best of 2011

By greygirl25 | Published January 4, 2012

Rosie

When a co-worker called and said he had a new puppy, I was poised and ready with the camera.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse at sunset

This summer was the best at the coast. The days were delightful and the sunsets rocked.

Yaquina Bay Bridge

On one of our evening trips out to the coast, we just happened to hit a full moon.

Crown Point Vista House at sunrise

The fog began to roll in minutes after I took this. I was so glad we got up there when we did.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge

I had an opportunity to go to Tacoma, Washington for a work related seminar. I never once considered what I might learn, instead my heart skipped a beat when I thought about the new turf to shoot.

Cedar Creek Grist Mill

A beautiful destination for a Sunday afternoon drive.

Sunset

We went up to Trillium Lake to shoot Mt.Hood at sunset. Most of my attention was on Mt. Hood. The little voice in my head suggested I turn around.

Mt. Hood at Trillium Lake

This is one of those bucket list images. I just had to have it.

Buddy

This was my most important image of 2011. Buddy had just turned 14. A week earlier he suffered from a chronic illness and we nearly lost him. One month later we had to put him to sleep. I’m so glad that we took him out for one more portrait.

Timber

This is perhaps my best photo of the year. Timber is a borzoi that joined our pack the end of November. He’d only been with us a few weeks when I got lucky, really lucky with this image.

11 Comments

Posted January 4, 2012 at 8:21 pm by Sasi S | Permalink

You got some amazing shots there Terri. I like your Bof2011

Posted January 4, 2012 at 8:22 pm by houndstooth | Permalink

I don’t know how you can pick a favorite! I love them all! The one of Buddy is the one I remember the most. Bunny says that a Flocko picture should have made the list!

Posted January 4, 2012 at 8:30 pm by Lynn Melow | Permalink

So lovely – just like you. Your pure heart and quest for perfection shines through in these photos. Beautiful!

Posted January 4, 2012 at 8:52 pm by rbs | Permalink

wow – that reminds me of a Rembrandt, seriously.

Posted January 4, 2012 at 8:55 pm by Margaret | Permalink

All are amazing shots! Love the Buddy and Mt. Hood shot, but it’s really hard to pick!

Posted January 4, 2012 at 9:17 pm by Dijea | Permalink

I love the mill! But all are absolutely fabulous!

Posted January 4, 2012 at 10:02 pm by ~dee | Permalink

sometimes one word says it all…sweet!

Posted January 5, 2012 at 12:22 am by BZ Training | Permalink

They are so good and for very different reasons, but that shot of Timber blows me away every time I see it. Belongs in a museum.

Posted January 5, 2012 at 10:59 am by Deanna | Permalink

they’re all so beautiful. i’m so thrilled about that photo of Timber. it’s stunning. he is totally a model isn’t he.

Posted January 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm by Adriel | Permalink

Beautiful shots! I suggest posting a few up on 500px!

Posted January 10, 2012 at 5:15 pm by Iza | Permalink

Your shots of dogs are amazing. I cannot decide if I like the opening photo mode or the one with Timber and apple. the light on Timber is just so unique, it reminds of the paintings of old Dutch masters.