Photo Highlights of 2022
Once again the year is coming to a close and it’s time to look back on some of its high points. Of course, there were plenty of low points, but nobody wants to hear about them so they won’t be mentioned.
This year I’m including what I consider some of my most successful images. But there is also one other photo that I must include from possibly the highest point of the year. Last April I had a unique opportunity to pay a visit with a very close friend to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama. I grew up during the heady times of the 1960’s space race, and as a kid, I was always dreaming of being present at one of the Apollo moon launches. That never came to be, but the next best thing would be to actually see, and maybe even touch, a real Saturn V rocket. So last April after waiting for way too many years that dream finally came true, and it certainly was an overwhelming experience. It’s been a very long time since I felt like a kid in a toy store. Fun stuff.
Can I be having more fun?! Photo courtesy of David Gecic
Vote For Your Favorite Photo Highlights of 2022
But back to the main reason for this post. Below are ten of my favorite images made in 2022. Unfortunately, this past year I wasn’t able to get out and photograph in as many different locations as I would have liked. But once again trips to the North Cascades and Wind River Range of Wyoming came through with some great images.
As always feel free to vote for and comment on your favorites. Also, check out my BW Photo Highlights of 2022. And please feel free to share this post with friends, family, and colleagues. Thanks for looking!
1. Table Mountain in winter, North Cascades #77175or Purchase
2. Old-Growth Forest North Cascades #77662or Purchase
3. Rainbow over the Methow Valley North Cascades #77772 Purchase
4. Old-Growth Forest North Cascades #77798 Purchase
5. Cirque of the Towers Waterfall Wind River Range #78500 Purchase
6. Ambush Peak Wind River Range #78046or Purchase
7. Cirque of the Towers Wind River Range #78372or Purchase
8. Pingora Peak Wind River Range #78532 Purchase
9. Shadow Lake Wind River Range #78143or Purchase
10. Deep Lake Wind River Range #78671or Purchase
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Photo Highlights of 2022
A nice collection of images from last year Alan! I’d probably vote for the Table Mountain image, partly because I’m familiar with the area. The trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center looks like it was a lot of fun! Hope you have a great 2023. 🙂
Thanks for looking, Michael. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center was definitely one of the year’s high points, a memorable trip even if it wasn’t photography oriented.
Wonderful coverage of the Northwest. I sure miss it up there.
I just read a thing that the Saturn V was estimated at 203 db, far beyond the human threshold for auditory pain. Maybe a good thing you weren’t there! I did see the Space Shuttle land at Edwards AFB as a kid, and that was one of the highlights of my childhood.
Glad you had a great 2022, and here’s to a great 2023.
Yes, it would have really been great to see a Saturn V launch. I’ve read lots of stories about how you could feel the heat and the ground shake from the viewing areas. Oh well the new SLS put on a pretty good show too!
Love your shots from this year. I have been doing the same exercise and a few years ago started doing a roundup with links to other peoples’ lists (like Goldstein use to do). Would love to add yours to my list if you are willing (no spam or sales or anything). here is where it is at-https://www.photographyandtravel.com/submit-a-link-to-your-top-2022-images/
Thanks Brent, glad you like them. I just added my info to your submission page. Happy new year!
Finally I’m finding the time to catch up with my blog reading and, reading your blog regularly, I feel quite familiar with your selection. I admire (and envy perhaps) how you can combine your passion for photography with the experience of a backpacker. It’s alwass great to “travel” with you. But the best photo must be you, geeking out under that rocket engine! xD Happy New Year, Alan! 🙂
Thanks for looking Alex! Happy New Year to you too! I’ve been keeping an eye on So Cal weather and it looks like it might be a good wildflower season in your neck of the woods. I’d like to make a trip down there but I also need to spend some time in the Canadian Rockies for winter photography. Not sure if I’ll be able to pull off both though.