dream hat photography : photos : Personal Favorites : This image was taken in a reflecting pool at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It is one image and the trees are reflected in the water. On both sides, floating just below the surface of the water, are what remains of lily pads that have struggled in the cold weather.- powered by SmugMug

The number of images in my galleries is continually growing. After hearing from people, it is interesting to learn which images they like. I am too close to the work to be objective about it but I will admit to having some that are my personal favorites. This isn't intended to be a collection of my "best" pictures, it is simply a collection of ones that speak to me more than others. That is why this gallery is named "Personal Favorites" and not something like a "best of" type gallery. It is nice for me when anyone likes any of my photographs. Everybody has different life experiences and there is no way for me to know how the various images will be interpreted by the visitors to the site.

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dream hat photography > As we get to the end of another month, I find myself shooting flowers again. Before this daily project started, I knew I enjoyed shooting flowers but landscapes made up a large portion of my overall shots. I had also taken a lot of sunset and sunrise photographs. I still love those shots and have plans to take more of those types of shots as time goes by but on a daily basis, at least in this part of the world, at this time of year, flowers are plentiful and offer so many options and opportunities. Black and white photography has interested me for a very long time but I am particular about which of my images translate well into that mode. I need to do more with duotone and will eventually play with that in the future. Anyway, today’s photo was taken in Hoover, AL at the Aldridge Botanical Gardens. From what I can tell, this flower is some type of Calla lily, but some of you may know a lot more about the specifics than me.

I have been observing the star system a little lately. I fully understand that it is a subjective rating system that reflects the opinion of the individual viewing the image. I don’t hang my hat on the ratings and in terms of feedback, rely more on what people say or in some cases what they don’t say. Many of you are very supportive and understanding. I know I have mentioned this now in a number of captions so if it bothers you, don’t read the captions. As much as we might try, because we are putting something of ourselves in these images and posting for the world to see, the negative or less than positive comments tend to stick out above the rest. Personally I think everyone in this group is sensitive and creative. The level of expertise varies a good bit throughout the group but we all seem to share the same passion and love for photography. Remember there are people behind the images you see in the galleries so choose your comments carefully and with kindness. The vast majority of the members of the group do that anyway.

dream hat photography > This image was taken in a reflecting pool at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It is one image and the trees are reflected in the water. On both sides, floating just below the surface of the water, are what remains of lily pads that have struggled in the cold weather.

dream hat photography > Tracks in the snow - Railroad tracks in rural Alabama, dusted with snow, waiting for the next train.

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dream hat photography > Fire in the sky - I got up early on the morning of February 15th to photograph the sunrise. The colors were amazing throughout the sunrise. The sky changed so many times as the sun was rising. In this shot it was like the sky was on fire. The reflection of the colors on the water was a nice addition to the shot. I have so many good shots of this sunrise that it was difficult to choose one. I will put others in the Navarre Beach gallery later.

dream hat photography > Steps, shadows, and blues

This image was taken in a reflecting pool at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. It is one image and the trees are reflected in the water. On both sides, floating just below the surface of the water, are what remains of lily pads that have struggled in the cold weather.