The How and Why

At the end of each year, I like to look back at the photographs I have taken. This reminds me not only that I had some challenges with my photography, but also that I had some successes. By putting these successful photographs into an annual collection it helps focus my mind for the following year and gives me plenty of inspiration and encouragement.

In the video below I share with you the process of how I select my 5 favourite images so that you can do the same.

My 5 Favourite Images of 2017

First Light on Stob Dearg

Nikon D750, Nikkor 24-70mm VR f/2.8 at 28mm, 1/25th sec at ISO 100, f/11, no filters.

A Pastel Sunset over The Brisons

Nikon D750, Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 at 24mm, 10 seconds at ISO 100, f/16, Lee Filters ND grad.

Sunset at Trevose Head

Nikon D750, Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 at 22mm, 0.5 seconds at ISO 100, f/16, Lee Filters circular polariser and ND grad.

A Sunset to Remember at Brentor Church

Nikon D850, Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 at 18mm, 5 seconds at ISO 64, f/13, Lee Filters circular polariser and ND grad.

First Light on My Last Hope

Nikon D850, Nikkor 16-35mm f/4 at 18mm, 1/25th sec at ISO 64, f/11, Lee Filters ND grad.

As with my image review from last year, this review has given me a lot of inspiration to take through into 2018. I went out over 50 times with the camera in 2017 and drove over 6000 miles, and it was great to see all that effort wasn't wasted!

So which one of my 5 images was your favourite? Have you gone through a similar process as well? Let me know in the comments below.