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Top Photos of 2012 by Gary Crabbe / Enlightened Images

By December 29, 2012Uncategorized
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Here’s a quick collection of my favorite photos shot in 2012.

Picture: Sunset over the mouth of the Gualala River, on the border between the Sonoma and Mendocino County coastlines, Gualala, California

Image:  Sunset over the mouth of the Gualala River, on the border between the Sonoma and Mendocino County coastlines, Gualala, California

ID# 2012best_01

Picture: Clouds at sunset over the Sierra Nevada, as seen from the Sweetwater Mountains, California

Image: Clouds at sunset over the Sierra Nevada, as seen from the Sweetwater Mountains, California

ID# 2012best_02


Picture: It’s a Dr. Seuss Landscape, somewhere in the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta, California

Image:  It's a Dr. Seuss Landscape, somewhere in the Sacramento - San Joaquin River Delta, California

ID# 2012best_03

Picture: Sunlight in a redwood forest, Redwood National Park, California

Image: Sunlight in a redwood forest, Redwood National Park, California

ID# 2012best_04

Picture: Oak tree branches detail in spring, Briones Regional Park, Contra Costa County, California

Image: Oak tree branches detail in spring, Briones Regional Park, Contra Costa County, California

ID# 2012best_05

Picture: 40?-high wave splash after hitting rocks at the base of the coastal cliffs, Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County, California

Image: 40?-high wave splash after hitting rocks at the base of the coastal cliffs, Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County, California

ID# 2012best_06

Picture: Sunset at the Davenport ‘Crack’, Davenport, California

Image:  Sunset at the Davenport 'Crack', Davenport, California

ID# 2012best_07

Picture: Light-painted abandoned mine at night, Mono County, California

Image: Light-painted abandoned mine at night, Mono County, California

ID# 2012best_08

Picture: Overlooking a bend in the Sacramento River, near Red Bluff, California

Image: Overlooking a bend in the Sacramento River, near Red Bluff, California

ID# 2012best_09

Picture: Cascading stream in the North Table Mountain Preserve, near Oroville, California

Image: Cascading stream in the North Table Mountain Preserve, near Oroville, California

ID# 2012best_10

Picture: Space Shuttle Endeavour on her final farewell tour of the United States, being ferried piggyback on a 747, California

Image: Space Shuttle Endeavour on her final farewell tour of the United States, being ferried piggyback on a 747, California

ID# 2012best_11

Picture: Redwood forest panorama, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Humboldt County, California

Image:  Redwood forest panorama, Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Humboldt County, California

ID# 2012best_12

Picture: Panorama of San Francisco at sunrise from across San Francisco Bay, California

Image: Panorama of San Francisco at sunrise from across San Francisco Bay, California

ID# 2012best_13

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Join the discussion 13 Comments

  • A beautiful collection Gary! I especially like “Sunlight in a redwood forest”.

  • Nice work, Gary. Especially love the oak tree! 🙂

    Dan

  • Phil Colla says:

    Great work Gary, the depth and quality of your California photography is unmatched! Good luck in 2013!

  • Mark says:

    Great set Gary. The Oak tree branches and the Mine at night standout in particular for me from this group. Received my “Photographing California” book awhile back… this thing is a huge piece of work… can’t wait to put it to some great use someday. Thanks!

  • Susan Neiswinger says:

    Wonderful collection! I bet it was hard to pick out ten favorites. It’s hard for me to say which are my favorites, maybe #4, 7, 8. Thanks for posting this, and good luck for a prosperous new year!

  • Greg Russell says:

    Gorgeous set, Gary…these photos take me to places in California I haven’t been able to go yet, and it’s difficult to choose a favorite.

    Congratulations on a fantastic 2012; I hope 2013 brings you more great light!

  • latoga says:

    Congrats on a great year of images Gary, the Redwood Pano is impressive and I can only image what it must have looked like when you had it near life size. Looking forward to more great work in 2013!

  • Richard Wong says:

    Great Gary. Love it all.

  • Excellent quintessential California selection, Gary. My favorites are the Gualala River Mouth, which I didn’t realize was so picturesque, the fresh and interesting composition of the Redwoods vertical and the Old Mine at night. Honorable mention for me goes to the Sacramento River. It is just so lush and right out of the Garden of Eden. Look forward to seeing what project you will do next.

  • Guy Tal says:

    A great selection of images, Gary. I love the Dr. Seuss garden! Also, each time I visit your site I’m impressed with the beautiful design.

  • Hi Gary! Beautiful collection of images! I know you were busy with projects, but you sure managed to produce some great work in 2012. My favs would have to be the Redwood pano and the Davenport “crack” image. But all are wonderful. Best to you in 2013.
    Lon

  • Very impressive! A beautiful set! Thank you for sharing.

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