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2012

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Posted by Kane Engelbert on January 6, 2013 at 4:26 PM
I really enjoyed 2012 although I had a stretch of about 3 months where I was just not a happy photographer. Highlights include a week out in the Elk Mountains in late September, a few days in Bisti Badlands during the monson season, and a few wonderful trips to Zion and Arches/Canyonlands and a few fantastic backpacks into the deep Gore Mountains. Lowlights include fighting the haze from wildfires from May through August and hitting two deer with my car, on two different occasions...LOL, what are the chances right?

I seleceted the following images based on my personal connection with the shot. These 12 may not technically my best images but in the end I'm going with the overall experience.


http://www.kaephotography.com/gallery/2012/
Posted by Doug Beezley on January 6, 2013 at 4:50 PM
Kane,

A fantastic collection. "Perseverence" really grabbed me - great title.

Doug Beezley
Snellville, GA
Posted by John Mumaw on January 6, 2013 at 7:03 PM
"These 12 may not technically my best images but in the end I'm going with the overall experience."
Well, only you can be the judge of that, but I found all of these images technically excellent! Great light and very creative compositions. Even the 'iconic' views were taken from less than iconic angles, making them seen fresh and quite enjoyable.
I wish you a happy, healthy & prosperous New Year, Kane.
Posted by Morris McClung on January 6, 2013 at 7:40 PM
I'm with John on this collection. Icons through different eyes and made new, and they all look technically flawless to me. Sorry about your car and the deer. :eek: You might want to invest in those deer whistles you mount on the bumper that supposedly keep the deer away.

Outstanding images every one, Kane! :toast:
Posted by Scott Fricke on January 6, 2013 at 10:11 PM
Outstanding work Kane all around. My particular favorite is 'A Powerful Mountain'. Zen Pools is right up there too, I've only backpacked in the Gores twice and it's been probably 10 years, it's inspired me to go back.
Posted by Jack Brauer on January 7, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Great set, Kane, and your photographic "style" is evident as they all look good together! (If that makes sense...) I particularly like the Gore Range and Sangre shots.
Posted by David Kingham on January 7, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Zen Pools and Hints of fall just blow me away. The whole set is phenomenal. Quite the year considering the funk you were in
Posted by Stan Rose on January 7, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Everything works here--but that shot of Crestone is just tooo cool! :smile:
Posted by Jason J. Hatfield on January 8, 2013 at 1:27 AM
Great collection, I really like the color and ambiance in A Powerful Mountain.
Posted by Debbie Yarra on January 11, 2013 at 1:23 AM
Beautiful work Kane! A Powerful Mountain, Perseverance and God's Handiwork are my favorites. I've never been to the Bisti Badlands, but your photograph is incredible! The light you captured with Crestone Mountian is so beautiful. I love the textures and lighting in Perseverance, great eye! :smile:
Posted by Jackson Frishman on January 11, 2013 at 4:15 PM
A portfolio to be very proud of, Kane! My top choices here would be Perseverance, Zen Pools and Powerful Mountain.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on January 20, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Jackson's top three choices above are also mine. Looks like you had a wonderful year in 2012 and I look forward to seeing your work in 2013!