My favourite shots of 2012

I shared the most popular shots of 2012 with you recently, based on site statistics. Here is my own personal photographic standouts of the year, which is a completely different selection and in no particular order.

Click on the links or launch the gallery below:

Beached starfish: I love the fine details of this macro. Taken on a Mauritius beach, it reminds me of being warm.

Cable car cluster: A view of London’s newer attractions has a pinkish sepia tinge which I was pleased to capture.

Dad: This portrait of my father was taken in 2009 and has been a treasured memory since his death in February.

Diamond dew: I’m proud of this moist green close-up taken at London’s Kew Gardens.

Disco tunnel: This electric colour-splashed composite stands out a mile and was discovered by accident.

Dubai divers: Surely this is most extravagant and photogenic shopping mall water feature?

Island jetty: This shot taken in Australia has blocks of colour and the neat composition I crave in photos.

Millennium Bridge: A shot which made my confidence in night photography grow and shows London at its best.

Shades of green: A simple green frame taken at a special spot and is my favourite website header.

Winter walk: I love this bright scene from Windsor, frozen in sepia and full of life.

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: Beached starfish

: Cable car cluster

: Dad

: Disco tunnel

: Dubai divers

: Island jetty

: Millennium Bridge

: Winter walk

Tags: 2012 favourites, architecture, Australia, Dubai, London, macro, Mauritius, nature, photography

12 thoughts on “My favourite shots of 2012”

David M on January 28, 2013 at 02:44 said:

Nice work buddy! The diamond dew shot does it for me.

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 29, 2013 at 18:05 said:
  
  Thanks a lot, David – really appreciated.
  
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dsj photography on January 6, 2013 at 21:14 said:

i just have to say, Mike…i have shots of those divers and i cant figure out how you got that angle! you had to be a level above where i was but all i could see in that vicinity was a giant palm tree. Nice favorites, all. thanks for sharing.

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 6, 2013 at 21:24 said:
  
  Hi Darin, yes, I was at the upper level next to the fountain wall and looked down and across. It’s really hard to resist photographing it. Glad you like the shots – hopefully there’ll be another crop to choose from at the end of 2013.
  
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mjculverphotography on January 5, 2013 at 20:29 said:

Love the mood of the winter walk Mike. Great capture.

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 5, 2013 at 20:55 said:
  
  Thank you very much! Actually, I’ve just realised that only 2/10 are monochrome – it maybe should have been more…
  
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  - mjculverphotography on January 5, 2013 at 22:00 said:
    
    Well you know I have a great affection for monochrome! ;-)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on January 5, 2013 at 22:19 said:
      
      Indeed I do, and I certainly do appreciate it!
      
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Noeline Smith on January 5, 2013 at 16:27 said:

Each to their own I guess …..
Mind you, it’s a bit irksome when people aren’t bowled over by what you think is your masterpiece :)
My favourites here are:
Dubai Divers – I’ve finally realised I’m a sculpture nut!
Millenium Bridge – just a wonderful image with great composition, colours, light etc.
Winter Walk – I like the atmosphere of this one

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 5, 2013 at 17:09 said:
  
  Thanks for your comments, Noeline, much appreciated as ever. The Dubai sculpture is “just” a shopping centre water feature, but so outlandish. I’ll always like these shots for one reason or another.
  
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ckponderings on January 5, 2013 at 12:23 said:

Great images, summing up an awesome year! :D It’s always interesting to see how people like different photos to the ones you prefer individually. (For a couple of weddings I’ve done, I’ve given the happy couple a disc to choose the images they want, and they never pick my own favourites! :D )

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 5, 2013 at 14:45 said:
  
  Thanks Richard! And you’re right, I wasn’t keen at all on some of the statistical favourites. We must see things with different eyes, particularly when it comes to the photographer and the photographed.
  
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