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Monday, December 31, 2012

The 2012 Countdown - Part 6


The 2012 Countdown - Part 6

As 2012 winds down, I hope it’s been a happy, healthy, and enlightening trip around the sun! This year has been personally rewarding for me as I saw my daughter married this past month as well as having my son get engaged at the wedding reception.

Photographically, the second half of the year was slow as wedding plans and my teaching demanded more of my time. I was not planning to post my annual countdown, as I did not feel I had shot enough to warrant a year-end retrospective. However, after sitting down and looking over my 2012 images, I have to say I am pleased with the results and have changed my mind.

The rankings of the Top 25 of 2012 came from a formula I created that takes into account the feedback received from Facebook, Twitter, and 550px.com as well as the traffic the image generated on my Blue Lion Photos website. I hope you enjoy seeing a few familiar shots mixed in with some you might have missed in the past year.


Part 6 of the 2012 Countdown (# 2 - #5)

#5 - Blue Morpho



#4 - Flame Lilly



#3 - Ural Owl Landing



#2 - Eastern Screech Owl - Red Phase 




Thanks for visiting and spending a few minutes here --- Tomorrow I'll post the most popular Blue Lion image from 2012!  Hope to see you back! Feel free to share the 2012 countdown with you friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+! 

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Thanks for your support and  best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2013!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

The 2012 Countdown - Part 5


The 2012 Countdown - Part 5

As 2012 winds down, I hope it’s been a happy, healthy, and enlightening trip around the sun! This year has been personally rewarding for me as I saw my daughter married this past month as well as having my son get engaged at the wedding reception.

Photographically, the second half of the year was slow as wedding plans and my teaching demanded more of my time. I was not planning to post my annual countdown, as I did not feel I had shot enough to warrant a year-end retrospective. However, after sitting down and looking over my 2012 images, I have to say I am pleased with the results and have changed my mind.

The rankings of the Top 25 of 2012 came from a formula I created that takes into account the feedback received from Facebook, Twitter, and 550px.com as well as the traffic the image generated on my Blue Lion Photos website. I hope you enjoy seeing a few familiar shots mixed in with some you might have missed in the past year.

Part 5 of the 2012 Countdown (# 6 - #9)

#9 - Bluebonnet Siesta




#8 - Juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron

Juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron



#7 - Emerald Tree Boa



#6 - Hydrangea




Thanks for visiting and spending a few minutes here --- Tomorrow I'll post images 2 - 5 here! Hope to see you back! Feel free to share the 2012 countdown with you friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+! 

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

The 2012 Countdown - Part 4


The 2012 Countdown - Part 4

As 2012 winds down, I hope it’s been a happy, healthy, and enlightening trip around the sun! This year has been personally rewarding for me as I saw my daughter married this past month as well as having my son get engaged at the wedding reception. 

Photographically, the second half of the year was slow as wedding plans and my teaching demanded more of my time. I was not planning to post my annual countdown, as I did not feel I had shot enough to warrant a year-end retrospective. However, after sitting down and looking over my 2012 images, I have to say I am pleased with the results and have changed my mind. 

The rankings of the Top 25 of 2012 came from a formula I created that takes into account the feedback received from Facebook, Twitter, and 550px.com as well as the traffic the image generated on my Blue Lion Photos website. I hope you enjoy seeing a few familiar shots mixed in with some you might have missed in the past year.

Part 4 of the 2012 Countdown (# 10 - #13)


#13 - Atlantic Nettle 

Atlantic Nettle



#12 - 11 O'Clock




#11 - Owl Eye





#10 - Classic Columbine



Thanks for visiting and spending a few minutes here --- Tomorrow I'll post images 6 - 9 here! Hope to see you back! Feel free to share the 2012 countdown with you friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+! 

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Friday, December 28, 2012

The 2012 Countdown - Part 3


The 2012 Countdown - Part 3

As 2012 winds down, I hope it’s been a happy, healthy, and enlightening trip around the sun! This year has been personally rewarding for me as I saw my daughter married this past month as well as having my son get engaged at the wedding reception.

Photographically, the second half of the year was slow as wedding plans and my teaching demanded more of my time. I was not planning to post my annual countdown, as I did not feel I had shot enough to warrant a year-end retrospective. However, after sitting down and looking over my 2012 images, I have to say I am pleased with the results and have changed my mind.

The rankings of the Top 25 of 2012 came from a formula I created that takes into account the feedback received from Facebook, Twitter, and 550px.com as well as the traffic the image generated on my Blue Lion website. I hope you enjoy seeing a few familiar shots mixed in with some you might have missed in the past year.

Part 3 of the 2012 Countdown ( # 14- #17)


#17 - Peachy Gerber

Peachy Gerber


#16 - Sheeba - The Queen



#15 - Shy Meadow Vole

Shy Meadow Vole


#14 - Regal Rumpus


Thanks for visiting and spending a few minutes here --- Tomorrow I'll post images 10 - 13 here! Hope to see you back! Feel free to share the 2012 countdown with you friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+! 

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

The 2012 Countdown - Part 2


The 2012 Countdown - Part 2

As 2012 winds down, I hope it’s been a happy, healthy, and enlightening trip around the sun! This year has been personally rewarding for me as I saw my daughter married this past month as well as having my son get engaged at the wedding reception.

Photographically, the second half of the year was slow as wedding plans and my teaching demanded more of my time. I was not planning to post my annual countdown, as I did not feel I had shot enough to warrant a year-end retrospective. However, after sitting down and looking over my 2012 images, I have to say I am pleased with the results and have changed my mind.

The rankings of the Top 25 of 2012 came from a formula I created that takes into account the feedback received from Facebook, Twitter, and 550px.com as well as the traffic the image generated on my Blue Lion website. I hope you enjoy seeing a few familiar shots mixed in with some you might have missed in the past year.

Part 2 of the 2012 Countdown ( # 18- #21)


#21 - Gazania





#20 - Reload!




#19 - Panther Chameleon





#18 - Swamp Stalker

Swamp Stalker



Thanks for visiting and spending a few minutes here --- Tomorrow I'll post images 14 - 17 here! Hope to see you back! Feel free to share the 2012 countdown with you friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+! 

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

The 2012 Countdown - Part 1


As 2012 winds down, I hope it’s been a happy, healthy, and enlightening trip around the sun! This year has been personally rewarding for me as I saw my daughter married this past month as well as having my son get engaged at the wedding reception.  

Photographically, the second half of the year was slow as wedding plans and my teaching demanded more of my time. I was not planning to post my annual countdown, as I did not feel I had shot enough to warrant a year-end retrospective. However, after sitting down and looking over my 2012 images, I have to say I am pleased with the results and have changed my mind.  

The rankings of the Top 25 of 2012 came from a formula I created that takes into account the feedback received from Facebook, Twitter, and 550px.com as well as the traffic the image generated on my Blue Lion website. I hope you enjoy seeing a few familiar shots mixed in with some you might have missed in the past year.

Part 1 of the 2012 Countdown ( # 22- #25)


#25 - Pretty in Pink



#24 - Blue Bellied Roller




#23 - Steely Eyed Glare



#22 - Reflective Green Heron



Thanks for visiting and spending a few minutes here --- Tomorrow I'll post images 18 - 21 here! Hope to see you back! Feel free to share the 2012 countdown with you friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+! 

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