Lighting at Dusk, Yukon, Oklahoma. Sept 21, 1992.
My favorite photo for today’s date is not only my favorite photo for September 21. It is one of my all time favorite images.
Favorite Photo, September 21
Favorite Photo, September 20
Sangre de Cristo Mountains. September 20, 1996.
My favorite photo for September 19 was taken from the Wet Mountain Valley in Colorado, looking west at the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) Mountains. It was taken on the same trip as the September 17 photo. After shooting in Rocky Mountain National Park, I headed south to this area.
Favorite Photo, September 19
Sorry. No favorite photo for September 19. There are over 3,400 images in my “favorite photos” folder, taken over a period of over 30 years, and not a single one of the was taken on September 19.
Favorite Photo, September 18
Dinka, “Legs”
This was an easy favorite image to pick. I was doing a photo shoot with the model Dinka to create images for her portfolio and we decided to do an image of her legs.
Favorite Photo, September 17
Alpenglow. Sprague Lake, Hallett Peak, Flattop Mountain. September 17, 1996.
It was an amazing morning at Rocky Mountain National Park. Sprague Lake is one of my favorite sunrise location with a nice view of the mountains.
Favorite Photo, September 16
Photo Exhibit, Changes Salon and Day Spa. September 16, 2013.
When I looked at my favorite photos for September 16, there weren’t many choices, and most of them were from day two of my cheap Chinese lens test. But one photo caught my eye. Continue reading
Favorite Photo, September 15
Chinese telephoto lens on an iPhone SE. September 15, 2017.
I am afraid my favorite photo for September 15 is not very exciting, but the story is interesting. I was doing a series of articles about cheaply made, very poor quality Chinese smart phone lenses that were flooding into the United States and being sold for outrageous prices.
Favorite Photo, September 14
Ohio Health Prism Awards. September 14, 2011.
Ohio Health is a big medical conglomerate in central Ohio with 10 hospitals and lots of medical clinics. I was documenting their Prism Awards ceremony, Ohio Health’s equivalent of the Academy Awards. Several individuals or health care teams are nominated in advance each of a number of categories. Like the Academy Awards, the winner in each category is announced at the ceremony.
Favorite Photo, September 13
Dewi. September 13, 2007.
There are are only two images for September 13 in my “favorite photos” folder, and both of them are of the same model. This is a casual, natural light image of Dewi.
Favorite Photo, September 12
Nicole, Illusions. September 12, 2008.
This is far and away my favorite image for September 12. I was working with Nicole to create a series of images using back lighting and multiple layers of fabric.
Favorite Photo, September 11
“The Old Gray Hymnal”. September 11, 2018.
Today’s favorite photo is filled with happy memories tinged with sadness. September 11, just three days ago, I went to the funeral of Barbara Coolman, a long time and dear friend. Back in the 1970s we both taught music in the same small, rural village in eastern Nebraska. She was the school choir director and I was the school band director.
September 11th As It Happened
This compilation of news reports captures the essence of that morning better than almost any other video on YouTube.
9/11 Tribute – In the Arms of an Angel
Chip East Reflects on the Last Photos of His Friend, Bill Biggart, Taken on 9/11
Photographer Chip East was staring intensely at his laptop screen.
It was two weeks after two jetliners had plowed into the towers of the World Trade Center. His good friend, photojournalist Bill Biggart’s body had been recovered from the rubble. His personal effects, including his cameras had been released by authorities to his widow, Wendy.
Bill Biggart’s Last Photos – 9/11
Bill Biggart’s final photograph. He was killed when the second World Trade Center tower collapsed on top of him. He was 53 years old.
I Believe – A 9/11 Tribute
Remembering 9/11
Photo by James Nachtwey for TIME magazine.
I will never forget staring at the screen. I was stunned. It was just a few moments after I got the phone call to turn on the TV. Then the second plane hit.
On this date, seventeen years ago, we experienced a great national tragedy in the United States. Not only in the lives that were lost in the terrorist attacks, the families torn asunder, and the emergency responders who suffered and continue to suffer terrible health problems as a result of working at the scene – but also in the way we view ourselves and our world. Over the last 12 months since 9/11/2016, 33 more first responders died of health issues related to 9/11.
In remembrance of that day, and to honor the lives that were lost, I am posting some tributes.
Favorite Photo, September 10
Andrew, Playground. September 10, 2005.
I looked in my “favorite photos” folder for September 10 at two photos, an image of flowers and an image of one of my grandsons. It was an easy choice.
Favorite Photo, September 9
Nicole. September 9, 2008.
My favorite photo for September 9 is a casual portrait. I was in a restaurant sitting across the table from a professional model. I loved the light on her face so I picked up my camera and clicked the shutter.
Update: Nicole also happens to be my favorite image for September 12.
Favorite Photo, September 8
Wat Buddharatanaram, Buddhist Temple, Keller Texas. September 8, 2015.
I checked my “favorite photos” folder for photos taken on September 8. I found only one photo, but it is a keeper.
Favorite Photo, September 7
Ryan on the water slide, Texas. September 7, 2015.
This is the same swimming pool as the one for the favorite photo for September 5. Our grandson Ryan has just come down the water slide and hit the water. I took photos as he came down the slide several times. This was the best photo of the bunch. I picked it for the splash he created when he hit the surface of the pool, as well as the expression on his face.
Favorite Photo, September 6
Melissa and Jim. September 6, 1970.
Far and away, my favorite photo for September 6 (or any other date), is our wedding. I didn’t create this image, but I am including it in my favorites anyway.
Favorite Photo, September 5
Sunset, Swimming Pool. September 5, 2015
We were visiting family in Texas and we all decided to head for the local swimming pool. As the sun set the beautiful light in the sky was reflected in the rippling water of the pool. This was an easy pick for my favorite photo taken September 5
Favorite Photo, September 4
Terran in a Tree. September 4, 2016.
Today’s choice for favorite photo was an easy pick. I found Terran, one of my grandsons, up in a tree and holding forth on some topic of conversation that was of interest to him at the time. He is very expressive.
Favorite Photo, September 3
Love Field, Dallas Texas. September 3, 2015
Our plane landed in Dallas at Love Field. When I stepped outside I liked how the curved wall of windows was reflecting the sky and clouds. This is my most favorite image for today’s date.
Favorite Photo, September 2
Favorite Photo, September 1
Cemetery. Fort Irwin California. September 1, 2013.
One of my most favorite images for September 1 was taken at Fort Irwin, California, home of the National Training Center for the U.S. Army. We were driving across town when I spotted an unusual cemetery. Names like Simba and Cubby aren’t typical for a cemetery.
Favorite Photos – August
Favorite Photos, August 1-31. Click for a larger version.
Here are my favorite photos for August. They are largely a mixture of portraits and nature photography. I began this project August 6, 2018 (the story behind this project is here). There isn’t a photo for August 8 since my “favorite photos” folder doesn’t have a single photo taken on that date over the last 30 plus years.
Favorite Photo, August 31
Five 75mm Howitzers. Concert, 1812 Overture. West Point, New York. August 31, 1991.
My favorite image for August 31 comes from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
Favorite Photo, August 30
Union Officer, Civil War Days, Lamoni, Iowa. August 30, 2014.
As I looked at my favorite images for August 30, I quickly narrowed my choices down to three, but then it got really difficult. I ended up with a landscape image, a portrait, and a wildlife image. I wanted to call it a three way tie, and depending on my mood, I pick a different image out of theses three each time I choose a favorite.