Friday, December 30, 2011

TOP 10 AND 11 OF 11

I've been seeing all these amazing posts floating around out there of people's top 11 photos of 2011.  I was all set to get on board.   I loved the idea of looking back and selecting a handful of photos from the year to highlight.   However, wanting to do it and actually doing it are two totally different things.  I have been gazing - glassy eyed - at my flickr photostream for days now trying to select my top 11.  This is HARD!   (And clearly, I have wayyyyy to much time on my hands!)

So, I'm just going to commit.  This back and forth could go on for many more days, if I let it!  So here you go...

*****DRUM ROLL PLEASE***** 

The TOP 11 PHOTOS of my KIDS for 2011.  In no particular order:

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[285] 10.12.11

[291] 10.18.11

[353] 12.19.11

And because I'm extra efficient *cough * eh,hem* or because I try to be extra efficient and usually fall flat on my face.  Here are my top 10 photos of 2011 for the next You Capture challenge.
Again, in no particular order:
[226] 08.14.11

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[343] 12.9.11

[164] 06.13.11

[119] 04.29.11

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[274] 10.01.11

[199] 07.18.11

Well there you go!  That was fun.  Mostly.  Except for that painfully hard decision making stuff. 
I can't wait to see what my camera finds in 2012!

HUGS to all and have a WONDERFUL and SAFE New Year!

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33 comments:

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

So many great shots. I love the fish shot.

The Frat Pack + Me said...

They are all so beautiful, Brooke!

Kathy said...

Fabulous! I'm not surprised that you have a stockpile of superb photos to choose amongst that it stymies you :). I particularly love that tire swing capture....AWESOME! Happy New Years to you and yours.

Kathy

Kiddothings said...

Oh my goodness, your pictures are fantastic! And your boys are adorable!

Wishing you and your family a fabulous 2012! :)

Jessica Johnson said...

love this idea! especially love the one with your son and the fish. so cute!

SarahinSC said...

Your boys are so adorable! They seem very much like my two when they were a little younger. Your other top shots are beautiful too. That apple slice shot is to die for beautiful!
Sarah:)

Amy said...

I love all of your photos! You really have a knack for capturing the little moments in life.

Margaret said...

Love the tire swing and bathtub pictures the most! Oh...and the last one of the two of them!! I'm not sure I have the patience to go through all the 1000s of pictures I took this year so I'll live vicariously through your efforts. :)

Happy new year Brooke! I look forward to connecting one of these days...

tinajo said...

Super great pics, you talented girl! Have a Happy New Year! :-)

Betty Manousos@ Cut and Dry said...

wow, brook!

your photos are truly exquisite!
i love all f these.


wishing you and your sweet family the best for 2012!

happy new year!

scrapinbabygal said...

Happy New Year!!
Amazing photos!! You have some very handsome boys! My favorites were the fish photo, the sunglasses and the two of them being silly!!

Katie said...

What a great set of photos! Have a wonderful New Year!

Jen said...

My favorites are #7, #10, and #11 of the kid shots.
Number #3 of the You Capture is really amazing! You take such great pictures, and you are getting better and better. Look back at some of your old photos. Can you see it? I love looking at your shots and look forward to the ones to come. Happy New Year! Thanks for a year of friendship.

Amber said...

I love it. Boys are so much fun and so full of life and it clearly shows in your photos, but WOW I can't quit looking at the shot of the backlit apple.

Sarah said...

WOW!!! I love these!!! I featured you on my facebook page. :) I love your photography. I kept changing my mind on photos too. I just had to pick some and move on.

Allison Hoffman said...

your shots are wonderful!! I love how you capture the "boy"sterousness of your boys!! Happy New Year!!

WeeMason Man's Mom said...

The picture with the fish made me literally laugh out loud! Love it!

The tire swing shot is just AWESOME! So cool!

Best wishes in 2012 to you guys!

Linda R. said...

These all look so amazing!! I remember that apple shot from awhile ago. I love it!!!

Hope you have a Happy New Year!

Hugs, Linda

Mommie Dearest Strikes Again said...

Your photos are all so beautiful...but I have to admit that I fell in love with the one of your son in the bathtub with the stars over his eyes. So precious!

tiarastantrums said...

Happy New YEar!

Ruthie said...

Wow, great photos! I love the one of your sons huddled together, and the drops of water on the blades of grass.

Suzanne said...

Man, those are amazing! You are one talented lady. I especially love the bathtub shot, and the two shots of your boys that show a lot of sky. They're all beautiful!

Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out said...

Ahhhhhhhhhh-mazing! The tire swing shot is perfection!

Elaine A. said...

I agree with Momma - LOVE the tire swing shot. But they are all great! You are so talented with your camera.

Happy New Year!

and yes, it's VERY hard to choose! :)

Mrs. Bird said...

They are all great!

Stillmary said...

VERY nice! I was here for You Capture so I'll comment on those (although all the kid shots are super cute). I especially liked the droplets on the purple branch and the half apple and it's reflection. Wow! What amazing shots!

Jenn said...

All of your pictures are amazing! No wonder you had a hard time deciding which ones to pick.

Jess said...

Dang this crap satellite internet! I can't see all your photos. :(

You are one talented lady Brooke. I looooove the hazy light of the last one of your boys. I'm still smitten by the fish in front of the fact, I remember that one! And you have a way of making drops of water sparkle like diamonds.

Gorgeous!

Courtney said...

What wonderful images you captured!! I really like the one of the tire swing! And the bokeh on the grass shot is wonderful!! Thanks for linking up with us!

Sheila said...

What a fantastic bunch of great photos - enjoy capturing in 2012.

shellycoulter said...

Oh my goodness...i LOVE LOVE LOVE all those shots! Great job! You are very talented!

Sara said...

fantastic collection, your boys are so adorable, love no.5, but they're all wonderful! And your Capture shots are fantastic, love the water drops on the branch and grass and the apple slice. The butterfly (3rd last) is amazing!

BF said...

Your kids are so adorable and you capture them so sweetly. I think I may remember that apple shot from a scavenger hunt a while back. Loved it then, and love it now!