Favourite shots of 2013: Part II
An entire year of photography has passed and I’ve been looking back at 2013 through the lens.
It’s been tough to choose 10 shots that have really stayed with me, proved a lasting joy and pleasure – and evoke memories of the past 12 months.
Click to enlarge the individual photos and view all 10 as a gallery here or at the foot of the post – then it’s time to vote for your favourite.
Here’s the second set of five and why they were chosen.
HAMMERSMITH BY NIGHT
Low light photography never ceases to lose its appeal, especially in a big city like London. Hammersmith Bridge is my local Thames crossing, and is more elegant than some of its rivals. This shot hangs on our wall as a symbol of our locality and home city.
SITTING AT THE WINDOW
People seldom take centre stage in my photographs. But this couple, sitting on the floor of the viewing platform of The Shard and gazing out over London, had to be captured. London’s highest building unexpectedly turned out to be a place for candids.
BRICK BOUTIQUE
An interest in detail took an obsessive turn in 2013 with my collection of many local types of brickwork and bringing some of them together in one frame. It reminds me of moving to a new area and getting a feel for its physical presence, including the bricks of our own house which feature in this work.
SKY LIGHT
A December trip to Bournemouth on England’s south coast yielded this moment of “sky porn”, with the sun searing through winter cloud cover on a deceptively gentle – and memorable – day away from London. The expanse of sea represents a sense of escape from city life.
GAUZED LIGHT
My top 10 could easily be composed entirely of architectural photographs. This shot perhaps sums up how I strive for symmetry and harmony when photographing buildings, and some unusual perspectives. But it masks the golden majesty of London’s New West End synagogue, probably my favourite visit of 2013.
Click first image to launch the Top 10 gallery
mikeosbornphoto 
This was a super year’s worth of images. I’m looking forward to watching 2014 through your lens.
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Thank you so much, I appreciate your comment. Another year, more exciting and interesting photography, hopefully.
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You never disappoint Mike and always inspire! Really very difficult to decide which I like best. Keep up the amazing work! I look forward to seeing your images throughout 2014 and beyond! Happy New Year! Robyn
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Thank you so much, Robyn, I really appreciate your interest. Looking forward to keeping up with your photographs too this coming year!
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On en aime plusieurs ;-) mais puisqu’il faut choisir je prends BEACH HUT INFINITY ! pour ses couleurs, pour son cadrage ♥
Bonne année 2014 !
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Merci beaucoup pour votre choix, Daniele, et bonne annee aussi!
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It’s tough to pick one of these ten photos… There are some great pics: sitting by the window is a good capture, Hammersmith by night is beautiful and I like the colours of the beach huts. Well, I’ve voted for…
Have a great 2014!
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Thanks Koos, I really appreciate it. And it’s good to know it’s just as tough to choose as it was for me. It feels like a Sunday today… I keep expecting to see Last Week :-) Happy 2014 to you!
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It sure does feel like a Sunday, I’m lost…, but there was a Last Year yesterday ;-)
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It’s all too confusing. Time to get rid of all traces of Christmas, I think.
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… but then it’ll be all dark and cold…
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Yes. Real life!
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You’re so funny! :-D
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I’m a hard nut :)
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I voted for “Towards the mountain”. :)
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Thanks Malin and a Happy New Year to you :-) I thought the monochrome offerings might appeal to you more.
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Thought I made a tough choice cause there’s some great shots here, but It seems I went with the favorite ;)
Best wishes for 2014, Ron.
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Thank you for adding your vote, Ron! I’m trying not to watch it too obsessively… I’ll take a look at the end of the day :-) A Happy New Year to you as well.
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Ooh… A toughie, Mike! Another set of lovely shots – Beach Hut Infinity was my favourite from the first set, but I really love Sitting At The Window too! I have to say, though, I really loved your TVC stairwell shots from earlier in the year… Thought they might have made the cut too! :)
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Thanks Richard. Hmmm, I think there were too many of them. White City is my microcosm of TVC, stood on the roof in a snow storm. It’s tough squashing the year into 10 frames!
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Haha… Definitely. You’ve managed it really well, though! :)
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Pure ruthlessness!
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Hehe… A side to you I didn’t know! :)
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A trait I wish I could muster sometimes!
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