I am a fan of photography. That is no surprise to anyone who knows me. I am also a fan and frequent browser to Flickr. I know there are many other photo-sharing sites on the web with perhaps a better overall quality of content (500px, SmugMug, etc…). However, I like flickr because it is where most new photographers hang out and get their start. Flickr is full of raw talent and such a mix of styles of intresting-ness.
Over the past year I have put together a collection of my favorite “Pics” each week on photocrave.net. I have browsed through each of those posts to compile a list of my top picks amongst those images. Here are my favorite images I have found on flickr in 2011. Please take a moment to comment below with YOUR favorites on this list. And a special thanks to those great talents on this list. – Here’s to a great 2012.
Best duotone…
Brilliant…
Love the color & style…
This is where I want to book my next getaway…
Michael Herb is a magician of imagry…
Love this picture…
Exciting…
This picture goes on forever…
Feels like you are there…
I love a picture that gives you a story yet leaves you asking questions…
![Road Trip [Explore]](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6032/6262060356_c78c0c2f90_z.jpg)
Dizzy, yet awesome…
Simple. Authentic….
There is more to this than what is in focus…
Expression leaves you wanting more…
Awesome Self Portrait…
Zoom Zoom…
This is the next place I will be camping…
I want to read this story…
Love paws…
Scary, Bloody, Beautiful…
Cute. I may or may not try this one myself…
Best Maternity picture ever.
Many Words for this One…
I want to know where she is going and where she has been…
Fun….
So simple, so cool…
This one makes me laugh…
Dramatic…
Sweet…
![Incoming [Explore #1! Thanks!]](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5162/5343345780_71af4a8357_z.jpg)
Cool shot…
Green. Nuts…
Nice color, gradient…
National Geographic-ish…
One of my favorite places on earth…
![Celebrate America! [EXPLORED]](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5311/5895378517_305f50be63_z.jpg)
Hope, magic, miracle…
Beautiful Wedding Shot…
Great Contrast…
Winter Wonderful…
Best Back-lighting Award…
Perfect Lighthouse shot…
One of the most natural looking couple shots ever…
![Violet + Grant [Explored]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6422633473_13372a26c0_z.jpg)
Look at those eyes…
Perfect use of light…
Great perspective…
His face says so much…
I just love the light, the warmth, and the color…
Awesome ride, awesome shot…
Wet fun…
Quiet, relaxing…
Great “people” shot…
Gravity kills. or rather works here…
What matters most…
Heart Racing…
Love Bokeh…
Love Eyes too…
I’m not the biggest fan of B&W, but I love this story…
Another great story…
A reason I am becoming a Strobist…
Great…
This one just seemed to be a good wrap-up photo…
What is next for 2012? As for for my readers and followers on photocrave, the short answer is: I’m not sure. Part of my New Year’s resolution for 2012 is to concentrate on my own photography development and cant promise to continue to contribute each week. Perhaps if there is enough interest in my “pics of the week” I will recruit some help on the site or maybe even move it over here to my blog. If you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them here. But for the time being, if you would like to include your images to our group on flickr, PLEASE continue to do so for future “Pics” posts.
Happy 2012 – let’s make it a good one.
