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Title: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (WINNERS ANNOUNCED)
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 06, 2013, 06:04:43 PM
Those that have tried to find Ray's Pizza in New York will understand that there is only one original.

Welcome to this year's iteration of the Photos of the Year Contest.

Here are the rules:

1.  One submission per contestant (for posts with multiple photos, unless you designate your entry we're going to take the first photo);

2.  Photos have to have been taken in 2013 (with the caveat that any photos from 2012 that were taken after last year's contest ended are admissible - we'll call this the Joe Stansell rule);

3.  Submission period will run until December 21st (photo must be posted, not linked);

4.  Following the submission period, the Committee will choose five photos as the finalists (to be posted on the 23rd), in each of two divisions, (A) one for golf course related photos, and (B) one for the people and traditions of the game;

5.  Voting on the finalists will be open to all with one vote per participant (votes can be submitted by PM or by post on this thread any time between the 23rd and the 31st);

6.  The winners will be announced on January 1st and will receive a small token prize in recognition of this incredible achievement; and

7.  You're allowed to nominate a picture taken by someone else, and that picture is eligible for the contest and does not count as the photographer's submission.  It does count as your submission.  The prize would go to the actual photo taker, not the submitter.

As always, these rules are subject to change at any time due to the whim of the Chairman.

This year's committee is comprised of the Chairman and last year's winners (Leo Barber, Gib Papazian and Jeff Blume), if they choose to participate.

To kick things off, here are the past champions:

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc435/snilsen7/POY%20Contest/e126643b.jpg)

(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o779/JeffBlume/DSC_0154.jpg)

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc435/snilsen7/_MG_3485.jpeg)

(http://i703.photobucket.com/albums/ww35/bunkersb/8thHole-1.jpg)



Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 06, 2013, 06:09:26 PM
My official entry: Clear Creek Tahoe Golf Club # 17
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/11231522443_e1918c8a1f_c.jpg)

Or should I go with Pebble Beach Golf Links #4?
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7429/11259324876_fb0e8eb8d7_c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Morgan Clawson on December 06, 2013, 11:15:33 PM
Out of the gate - a very formidable entry by Kyle  8)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 06, 2013, 11:22:56 PM
Quote from: Morgan Clawson on December 06, 2013, 11:15:33 PM
Out of the gate - a very formidable entry by Kyle  8)

Once again, it is an honor just to nominate myself.  ;D
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 07, 2013, 01:50:25 AM
Quote from: Kyle Henderson on December 06, 2013, 11:22:56 PM
Quote from: Morgan Clawson on December 06, 2013, 11:15:33 PM
Out of the gate - a very formidable entry by Kyle  8)

Once again, it is an honor just to nominate myself.  ;D

Kyle:

You're kind of the Susan Lucci of the POTY's.

All the best,

Sven
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jordan Wall on December 07, 2013, 02:13:57 AM
Beautiful photo, Kyle.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Anders Rytter on December 07, 2013, 02:52:21 AM
Not a good year for me picture wise. But here is my entry
(http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/a_rytter/IMG_6197.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ruediger Meyer on December 07, 2013, 04:11:01 AM
This would be my submission after I found a better picture of the eerie sky on my camera...

NSW Golf Club, where mid-round the sun suddenly turned dark due to the horrible Sydney bushfires

(http://der-linksgolfer.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/DSC01458.jpg)

I also love this one, taken obviously on the incomparable 5th hole of Barnbougle Dunes

(http://der-linksgolfer.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/entry2.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Thomas Dai on December 07, 2013, 05:08:45 AM
South Staffs GC

Scott- many thanks for the photo sizing tip.

All the best

PS - not my golf ball!

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5677/d14.JPG)




Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Scott Warren on December 07, 2013, 05:38:16 AM
Thomas,

inside the first img brackets, put a space after the img and type width=800.

You will get this:

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5677/d14.JPG)

More details on how to do it, click my link in my sig.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Martin Toal on December 07, 2013, 06:06:09 AM
Not of general interest, but I like this one:

(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q608/mjtoal/IMG_1092.jpg)

My then 5 year old on Bearwood Lakes' 18th. Would you know he had Irish roots?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Neil White on December 07, 2013, 06:20:18 AM
My seven year old son, Jacob, during our first game together at a bright and blustery St. Davids Golf Club, Pembrokeshire, Wales in April.

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h403/nyt1976/20130408_162420_7_zpsbdbf7caf.jpg) (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/nyt1976/media/20130408_162420_7_zpsbdbf7caf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Martin Toal on December 07, 2013, 06:38:00 AM
Quote from: Neil White on December 07, 2013, 06:20:18 AM
My seven year old son, Jacob, during our first game together at a bright and blustery St. Davids Golf Club, Pembrokeshire, Wales in April.

(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h403/nyt1976/20130408_162420_7_zpsbdbf7caf.jpg) (http://s1108.photobucket.com/user/nyt1976/media/20130408_162420_7_zpsbdbf7caf.jpg.html)

Neil

Wow, looks like a good technique and a long hitter.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Niall C on December 07, 2013, 07:04:13 AM
Quote from: Anders Rytter on December 07, 2013, 02:52:21 AM
Not a good year for me picture wise. But here is my entry
(http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/a_rytter/IMG_6197.jpg)

Anders

What course is this ?

Niall
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Thomas Dai on December 07, 2013, 07:24:42 AM
Quote from: Martin Toal on December 07, 2013, 06:38:00 AM
Quote from: Neil White on December 07, 2013, 06:20:18 AM
Wow, looks like a good technique and a long hitter.
St Davids City GC, only 9-holes but worth visiting - great photos on the clubs website -http://www.stdavidscitygolfclub.co.uk/#/gallery/4560842594
ATB
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Anders Rytter on December 07, 2013, 07:32:37 AM
Quote from: Niall Carlton on December 07, 2013, 07:04:13 AM
Quote from: Anders Rytter on December 07, 2013, 02:52:21 AM
Not a good year for me picture wise. But here is my entry
(http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/a_rytter/IMG_6197.jpg)

Anders

What course is this ?

Niall

Niall, it's on Royal Aberdeen. My two best pictures this year are both from there
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mike Sweeney on December 07, 2013, 07:41:00 AM
Dylan Sweeney, Mike Sweeney and Pete Buczkowski at Streamsong in the September heat.

(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1208666_10101196876182335_1815298035_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 07, 2013, 08:57:20 AM
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/nglawc_sepia.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/nglawc.jpg)

Michael Weaver, USA, Sunday Foursomes, 4th green, NGLA, Walker Cup 2013
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tim Martin on December 07, 2013, 09:05:42 AM
Quote from: Ronald Montesano on December 07, 2013, 08:57:20 AM
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/nglawc_sepia.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/nglawc.jpg)

Michael Weaver, USA, Sunday Foursomes, 4th green, NGLA, Walker Cup 2013

RoMo-Love the photo and the contrast of the black and white!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Michael Whitaker on December 07, 2013, 09:26:45 AM
(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cPgcYRCknpc/UYe0uf4rcUI/AAAAAAAAGzM/JZdPB_Z1CCQ/s1024-no/IMAGE_210A7900-EBF8-4195-A7CE-ECDA3C9B33A6.JPG)

The (now extinct) $12 hot dog at Streamsong  
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 07, 2013, 10:31:15 AM
Quote from: Ruediger Meyer on December 07, 2013, 04:11:01 AM
Not sure if unusual formats are allowed. If yes, this would be my submission.

NSW Golf Club, where mid-round the sun suddenly turned dark due to the horrible Sydney bushfires

(http://der-linksgolfer.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/entry1.jpg)

If not, this would be my entry, taken obviously on the incomparable 5th hole of Barnbougle Dunes

(http://der-linksgolfer.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/entry2.jpg)

Should be disqualified due to trolley being on the tee!  ;D
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mike Hendren on December 07, 2013, 11:25:30 AM
The 16th annual Other Senior Tour stops for gas:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/11253799525_6fec9a6186_z.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 07, 2013, 12:16:17 PM
Quote from: Sven Nilsen on December 07, 2013, 01:50:25 AM

Kyle:

You're kind of the Susan Lucci of the POTY's.

All the best,

Sven

Nice! So I'll be overpaid for the next 20 years until I finally win?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Gib_Papazian on December 07, 2013, 12:44:02 PM
Ronald,

Do you have that same shot with a wider angle lens (and smaller aperture) so the Magic Windmill is also in focus? A little more depth of field and you'd have "winner winner chicken dinner." The sepia looks trippy and very appropriate for the subject matter; my entry has a similar visual texture. 
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Lloyd on December 07, 2013, 12:47:40 PM
If I have to ask how to get a photo posted on these threads am I already disqualified? I must be a total fool with technology because for the life of me I can't figure it out.

These are some damn good photos already. Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Brad Swanson on December 07, 2013, 12:49:39 PM
For the armchair photgraphers...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: jonathan_becker on December 07, 2013, 01:01:06 PM
The overcast skies actually helped out with this shot.   Royal Melbourne West, 5th greensite, January 29, 2013.

(http://rphx.smugmug.com/Other/RMW/i-Zrb4MGK/0/L/DSC01647-L.jpg) (http://rphx.smugmug.com/Other/RMW/27895710_v8pPw7#!i=2953710162&k=Zrb4MGK&lb=1&s=A)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 07, 2013, 01:23:48 PM
Quote from: Matthew Lloyd on December 07, 2013, 12:47:40 PM
If I have to ask how to get a photo posted on these threads am I already disqualified? I must be a total fool with technology because for the life of me I can't figure it out.

These are some damn good photos already. Thanks for posting.

Here's a "how to post a photo" tutorial.

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,50942.msg1161493.html#msg1161493 (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,50942.msg1161493.html#msg1161493)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Dan Kelly on December 07, 2013, 05:53:11 PM
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w132/kellys17_photos/Division%203%20Nationals%202013/DSC_2778_zpsfef947cc.jpg) (http://s175.photobucket.com/user/kellys17_photos/media/Division%203%20Nationals%202013/DSC_2778_zpsfef947cc.jpg.html)

My daughter Rose ends her college career with the Illinois Wesleyan Titans with a hug from her coach, Kathy Niepagen, at the Division 3 Nationals in Destin, Florida, after stiffing a mid-iron to about 4 feet and rolling in the birdie putt.

I can be very forgetful, but won't be forgetting that sequence anytime soon.

There were tears in all of our eyes. A great moment, to end a great experience.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 07, 2013, 06:00:34 PM
Quote from: Gib Papazian on December 07, 2013, 12:44:02 PM
Do you have that same shot with a wider angle lens (and smaller aperture) so the Magic Windmill is also in focus?  

Yo no hablo fotografo...I point, I click, I lucky.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Stewart Abramson on December 07, 2013, 06:09:46 PM
I had a fun golf year:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8562522986_0e29644ae6_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8562522986/)
Glen Dornoch #9 green at sunrise b (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8562522986/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8458606098_e122249fb5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8458606098/)
Sand Hollow #12 a - from tee r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8458606098/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/10302829523_39a411ddab_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/10302829523/)
Yale #17 from tee r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/10302829523/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8460399692_d3b6f410c1_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8460399692/)
Conestoga #2 par 3 -  150 yards from white tee r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8460399692/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8509/8460398138_d65572fe33_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8460398138/)
Conestoga #3x - Miracle - I carried the Canyon by 1 inch, but didn't reach fairway LOL r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8460398138/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/9020350245_b4bc88ba0d_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/9020350245/)
829 -US Open Merion -  Jay Don Blake, David Toms,John Senden, Kevin Phelan walk to #17 green (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/9020350245/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8416/8847734657_dde634ed52_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8847734657/)
P1010582 - Crail Balcomie #6 and #5 from 7th tee r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8847734657/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5348/8779127586_57b5c1e185_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8779127586/)
P1010442 - Muirfield #18 right greenside bunker r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8779127586/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/9156673808_05e48e82f0_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/9156673808/)
Sleepy Hollow #16 ed r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/9156673808/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/8760376422_8e7ceebdc7_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8760376422/)
P1010552 - St Andrews The Old Course #18 Stew, George & Bob on Swilcan Bridge b r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8760376422/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8676101003_c7595942df_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8676101003/)
Oak Quarry #9 from back tee zoomed r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8676101003/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Padraig Dooley on December 07, 2013, 06:27:57 PM
Lighthouse, Old Head of Kinsale, late October afternoon.

(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/pdools/A6204B63-C822-4237-8990-AC257640622D.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/pdools/media/A6204B63-C822-4237-8990-AC257640622D.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jud_T on December 07, 2013, 06:48:04 PM
My kid with a sack full of hickories on the first tee at Kingsley.  Doesn't get a whole lot better than this...

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2dl85c4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Wakefield on December 07, 2013, 07:07:25 PM
Quote from: Ronald Montesano on December 07, 2013, 08:57:20 AM
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/nglawc_sepia.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/nglawc.jpg)

Michael Weaver, USA, Sunday Foursomes, 4th green, NGLA, Walker Cup 2013

Great picture.  I had the chance to play with Michael a couple of weeks ago at my home club where his parents are members.  It was a lot of fun to watch him knock the ball around.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mike Hogan on December 07, 2013, 07:48:33 PM
Here is the best I got from last year.

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/mhogan21/DSC00381_zps6a813fce.jpg) (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/mhogan21/media/DSC00381_zps6a813fce.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Hines on December 07, 2013, 07:49:07 PM
Since someone else started the son’s photos, this is my 6 year old last week here in Kansas before winter set in.  He is already able to hit a driver that is almost as long as he is tall, which probably means that he will be a much golfer than I will ever be.  

The significance of this photo and some of my Kansas GCA brethren can attest to, is that this 9 hole stretch was the last round that he and his brother got to ride in a cart.  We took advantage of a 2 for 1 sale on True Padwans and from here on out they are walking with their old dad and friends.....

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7448/11260574864_8c50194508_c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Connor Dougherty on December 07, 2013, 08:14:26 PM
I struggled to narrow it down to one but here it is:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/11260261454_a8f1e4d025_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260261454)

12th hole at Ballyneal this October. Has to be one of my favorite pictures. It's hard to believe looking at it that it was 40° F and about 40 mph winds the day I played it.

Just for kicks here's the ones I was thinking of putting up, it was a great year for me and my photography skills got much better!:

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/11260785783_b8aa1f07fa_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260785783)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/11260850174_ab0a434137_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260850174)


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/11260887533_be7c6c68d8_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260887533)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/11260824066_d62e581c02_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260824066)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/11260686124_a786c37e62_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260686124)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/11260678683_cb198b78d2_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260678683)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jeff Bertch on December 07, 2013, 11:32:15 PM
Great photos Connor! Do you mind telling a newbie what courses those are? I have my guesses, but I am very curious!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bryan Icenhower on December 07, 2013, 11:51:02 PM
(http://<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ejqS2CKYzEtG4mr2AA6PtUbnIq6CGdCg31TfrY_LJlU?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gCTAP8mSNv4/UqP65r7r9QI/AAAAAAAAEBc/tO2ml6ko53E/s144/2013-09-26%25252009.55.09.jpg" height="108" width="144" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/115733968293379437121/Dormie?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">Dormie</a></td></tr></table>)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jeff Bertch on December 08, 2013, 12:01:19 AM
Let me first apologize for multiple photos. This might go against protocol, but I had some images I wanted to share of the 2013 Walker Cup at National Golf Links of America. It was a very special event for everyone involved, including myself! I hope you all made it out to watch, but if you didn't, here are some images of the week.

First, my submission: Panoramic view of NGLA capturing the windmill, clubhouse, and the picturesque 17th with Great Peconic Bay in the background.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img59/5670/hdh0.jpg)

NGLA Clubhouse
(http://imageshack.com/a/img547/305/xyer.jpg)

The Walker Cup
(http://imageshack.com/a/img809/6849/3nb8.jpg)

Opening Ceremonies: Picture from Alex Miceli (It was so cool, I had to include it; Taken from clubhouse roof.)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img15/161/07gv.jpg)

A couple pics of Nathan & I studying! (Friday Practice Round)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img14/7779/d494.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img534/6297/f2wg.jpg)

Flags at Dusk (Notice U.S. Team celebrating on #18 green in top left of photo)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img208/8835/oerf.jpg)

My favorite pic of the week: After all the kids went back to school, Justin Thomas had nowhere to go since he was turning professional. I saw him sneaking around the windmill and this gem popped up on Twitter a few hours later. He is one of very few to ever climb all the up the windmill! (http://imageshack.com/a/img547/9677/eg8c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Connor Dougherty on December 08, 2013, 02:23:16 AM
Quote from: Jeff Bertch on December 07, 2013, 11:32:15 PM
Great photos Connor! Do you mind telling a newbie what courses those are? I have my guesses, but I am very curious!

Jeff,
Thanks! I probably should have put the courses up originally (after all, this isn't a "Name that course!" thread).

Bandon Trails' 17th hole.
Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch from Old Macdonald
Pacific Dunes' 11th
Bandon Trails' 1st
Fenway's 3rd
Aronimink's 18th

I think one of the common themes among my pictures (since I usually take them during rounds) is that they're either great at the beginning of the round or at the end of it. Not much of a surprise but I should start asking to take photos after rounds rather than doing it during.

I really liked the pictures from NGLA a lot. I was out there for the practice round and the place is even better than advertised. I hope to be back someday.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joey Chase on December 08, 2013, 03:46:56 AM
(http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6688/tuq7.jpg) Morfontaine Valliere #4
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David_Elvins on December 08, 2013, 06:28:21 AM

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z17/Digby_Jeffrey/1950s_zpsbdbf0651.jpg)

Jacks Point -  7th green
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Connor Dougherty on December 08, 2013, 06:58:54 AM
Quote from: David_Elvins on December 08, 2013, 06:28:21 AM


(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z17/Digby_Jeffrey/1950s_zpsbdbf0651.jpg)
David,

Is that Jack's Point? Either way, fantastic picture!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Martin Toal on December 08, 2013, 06:59:35 AM
A couple of actual golf holes of a nice Surrey members course that comes in at a pretty good green fee for visitors.

(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q608/mjtoal/3rd.jpg)

(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q608/mjtoal/5th.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David_Elvins on December 08, 2013, 07:05:09 AM
Quote from: Connor Dougherty on December 08, 2013, 06:58:54 AM
Is that Jack's Point? Either way, fantastic picture!
Connor,
Yes, I forgot, Jacks Point, I have gone back and edited it.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bryan Icenhower on December 08, 2013, 08:03:14 AM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gCTAP8mSNv4/UqP65r7r9QI/AAAAAAAAEBc/tO2ml6ko53E/s912/2013-09-26%25252009.55.09.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bryan Izatt on December 08, 2013, 11:41:42 AM
Cruden Bay 4th



(http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee260/350dtm/CrudenBay4thSmall.jpg~original)



Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 08, 2013, 04:57:14 PM
Gib's entry (which removes him from the committee):

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc435/snilsen7/IMG_1550_zps8fbacda6.jpeg) (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/snilsen7/media/IMG_1550_zps8fbacda6.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Michael Whitaker on December 08, 2013, 05:40:34 PM
Quote from: Brian Sheehy on December 08, 2013, 05:55:40 AM
Where Cheech and I are right now

Brian - Wallasey?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kevin_D on December 08, 2013, 10:26:06 PM
Sebonack #11 green, with #12 green (and the Peconic) in the background

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q86DMT5QMHg/Uf5naSDDyII/AAAAAAAABsc/EJR9r-XjYpE/w1167-h875-no/Sebonack+-+19)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jordan Standefer on December 08, 2013, 10:44:14 PM
Facing west from the right side of #8 at Chambers Bay this past May.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img15/9711/zuwz.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Josh Bills on December 08, 2013, 11:37:52 PM
(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p643/jrbgolfs/image_zps43b5f6fe.jpg) (http://s1344.photobucket.com/user/jrbgolfs/media/image_zps43b5f6fe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jim Nugent on December 09, 2013, 12:04:23 AM
Sven, is Gib's photo of Olympic's par 3 course?

David Elvins, what a great photo!  All natural, i.e. no touching up? 
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Gib_Papazian on December 09, 2013, 12:38:50 AM
Sven,

Mea fucking Culpa! I did not read the fine print closely enough.

I hereby, irretrievably and irrevocably retract my submission from consideration forthwith - and respectfully petition the committee to restore my seat on the selection panel.

I'd rather be a judge in the beauty contest than a tart showing off my wares in high heels and a swimsuit.

And yes, that is Olympic's Cliffs Course.
g

      
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 09, 2013, 12:41:01 AM
Gib:

Duly noted.

Sven
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David_Elvins on December 09, 2013, 04:00:26 AM
Quote from: Jim Nugent on December 09, 2013, 12:04:23 AM
David Elvins, what a great photo!  All natural, i.e. no touching up?  

Thanks Jim, it was a nice evening to be the only person on the golf course.  No photoshop, although I did spend 10 seconds adjusting the contrast as it came out of the camera slightly more washed out (and I like 50s postcards).
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Greg Taylor on December 09, 2013, 07:45:57 AM
Not sure this qualifies as an entry but this is my best effort...

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii159/gregflat9/california%2013/CPC17fairway_zpse8e154af.jpg) (http://s263.photobucket.com/user/gregflat9/media/california%2013/CPC17fairway_zpse8e154af.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 09, 2013, 09:07:03 AM
Great shots...it's reassuring how this game and its fields inspire us.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tom Kelly on December 09, 2013, 09:30:21 AM
My favourite shot of the year in both senses, probably because it was one of only a handful of decent ones I hit all year! Though I can't really submit this one as I'm in it, so I clearly didn't take it...I'll nominate the Postage Stamp for the contest.

Yas Links 17th;

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/Yas%20Links/Yas-17th02TeeTom_zpsbd266bdc.jpg)

A few others with a little help to cover up the equipment and mainly photographer's shortfalls...

The Postage Stamp;

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/Royal%20Troon/3a97f2d1-4d23-479b-a169-e3cdeb78a741_zps43fce3ce.jpg)

A Baltic North Berwick last winter, the 1st with a new bunker...

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/North%20Berwick%20West%20Links/2b9a643e-30dc-4d65-959b-d1741d936614_zps9c4ac9af.jpg)

The 14th green looking out to Bass Rock as the flag nearly gets ripped out by the wind;

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/North%20Berwick%20West%20Links/7a240120-fcee-416d-a437-a2df7f6f164b_zps8d2c7b82.jpg)

Prestwick 13th, favourite piece of GCA I've seen all year;

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/Prestwick%20Golf%20Club/c0a6d4e4-e905-44ff-9b4f-9794a42915b9_zps081e7fd3.jpg)

Liphook 11th, not going to get bored of this anytime soon;

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/Liphook%20GC/9ff7c4bd-1354-4b52-9328-aa7bed3d1cfa_zps8d554cc6.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 09, 2013, 11:06:17 AM
Quote from: Tom Kelly on December 09, 2013, 09:30:21 AM
My favourite shot of the year in both senses, probably because it was one of only a handful of decent ones I hit all year!

Is that the shot that bounces off the water, hits the gong, then goes into the hole?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jeff Blume on December 09, 2013, 01:00:34 PM
(http://tamucampuscourse.com/sites/images/1393/BG1.jpg)

Here is mine.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jay Flemma on December 09, 2013, 01:02:02 PM
Great photos guys.  Here's my submission:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/jaygolfusa/IMG_20130506_124602_053_zps87b2cddb.jpg) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/jaygolfusa/media/IMG_20130506_124602_053_zps87b2cddb.jpg.html)

And one more for funsies:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/jaygolfusa/IMG_20130505_144431_348_zps5f694fbe.jpg) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/jaygolfusa/media/IMG_20130505_144431_348_zps5f694fbe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Casella on December 09, 2013, 01:06:38 PM
My submission: racing against the fall sun at the 6th at Boston Golf: (https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528239_10201377019161798_1296293170_n.jpg)

Others:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1382816_10201384851997614_929756760_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1379815_10201528670192979_1549003119_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1176179_10201151768450671_1330174414_n.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Will MacEwen on December 09, 2013, 01:19:47 PM
Quote from: Michael Whitaker on December 07, 2013, 09:26:45 AM
(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cPgcYRCknpc/UYe0uf4rcUI/AAAAAAAAGzM/JZdPB_Z1CCQ/s1024-no/IMAGE_210A7900-EBF8-4195-A7CE-ECDA3C9B33A6.JPG)

The (now extinct) $12 hot dog at Streamsong  

Mike,

I think this makes it on the Time Magazine "Man of the Year" criteria. 
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Philip Gawith on December 09, 2013, 05:53:51 PM
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d191/pgawith/pine%20valley/1427.jpg)

Pine Valley No 10
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ulrich Mayring on December 10, 2013, 11:54:43 AM
This is the 18th green at Rye.

Ulrich

(http://files.mayring.de/golf/rye18.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 10, 2013, 12:21:54 PM
Great shots so far, keep 'em coming.

A couple of reminders:

1.  If you post multiple photos (and feel free to), we're going to use the first one in the post as the submission for the contest unless you designate one as your official entry.

2.  I'd suggest everyone uses the sizing feature to get their photos to fit the width of the readable page.  I say this because I for one feel that having to scroll over to see the right side of a picture detracts from its impact.  The best way (and only way I know) to do this is to edit the URL code for the photo by adding in " width=799" after IMG in the first set of brackets.

For example, the start of your URL code would look like this (note the space between "img" and "width"):

[img]

becomes

[img width=799]
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Petersen on December 10, 2013, 12:36:24 PM
My submission, the 7th at Palmetto:

(http://imageshack.us/a/img543/3106/pgd0.jpg)


It was a good year for golfing adventures, but I'll limit myself to just this one other I'm fond of. A view I'd never really seen in photos (or on TV) before, looking back down the 13th fairway at Augusta, with the 12th green in the background.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img401/8533/nt73.jpg)

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 10, 2013, 12:42:55 PM
Quote from: Jay Flemma on December 09, 2013, 01:02:02 PM
Great photos guys.  Here's my submission:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/jaygolfusa/IMG_20130506_124602_053_zps87b2cddb.jpg) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/jaygolfusa/media/IMG_20130506_124602_053_zps87b2cddb.jpg.html)

And one more for funsies:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/jaygolfusa/IMG_20130505_144431_348_zps5f694fbe.jpg) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/jaygolfusa/media/IMG_20130505_144431_348_zps5f694fbe.jpg.html)


Jay,

You deserve a medal for posting the first one!

Thank you so much.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Topp on December 10, 2013, 12:54:41 PM
I had a bad photo year but this one best represents the short season in Minnesota:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/jasontopp/Cabo%202013/AprilinMN_zps33153d16.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/jasontopp/media/Cabo%202013/AprilinMN_zps33153d16.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Dan Kelly on December 10, 2013, 02:41:28 PM
Quote from: Jason Topp on December 10, 2013, 12:54:41 PM
I had a bad photo year...

I beg to differ.

I know you didn't actually take this, but I think it's a great one:

(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/jshel71/topp1_zps4bdd6f6e.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Topp on December 10, 2013, 03:54:15 PM
Quote from: Dan Kelly on December 10, 2013, 02:41:28 PM
Quote from: Jason Topp on December 10, 2013, 12:54:41 PM
I had a bad photo year...
I beg to differ.
I know you didn't actually take this, but I think it's a great one:
[img]http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u532/jshel71/topp1_zps4bdd6f6e.jpg[/img

Painful!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Lloyd on December 10, 2013, 05:04:21 PM
Here is my official submission -- an 82 year old golfer we played a round with at Old MacDonald a few weeks ago.  In addition to being an excellent golfer, he is also an expert on Pacific Northwest weather patterns and gives great motivational talks before you're about to hit a crucial shot.  If I'm half the man that he is at the same age I will have considered my life a major accomplishment.  It was great to play with him.  I believe this is on the 6th fairway.  

(http://imageshack.com/a/img571/4839/rumy.jpg)

A few others that might be of interest...

Approaching the 4th green at Bandon:

(http://imageshack.com/a/img543/2729/ivxi.jpg)

From behind the 12th green at Kingsley:

(http://imageshack.com/a/img59/9599/8c00.jpg)

A view of the 16th at Bandon from an opposite fairway:

(http://imageshack.com/a/img41/7943/e7m2.jpg)

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Lukas Michel on December 10, 2013, 05:06:49 PM
I don't post here very often, but I thought I'd share my favourite photo of 2013. Shot with an iPhone, so the quality isn't the best.

The hole is the short 140yd 10th hole at Kingston Heath.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/30/2n6e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7312/e9ci.jpg)

^ Click for bigger resolution image ^

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 10, 2013, 08:29:46 PM
Quote from: Matthew Lloyd on December 10, 2013, 05:04:21 PM
From behind the 12th green at Kingsley:

matthew, you need to change the width on that one...it's a bit buxom for this site.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Gene Greco on December 10, 2013, 08:55:26 PM
     I believe one of you shutterbugs inadvertently included in your photo  one of the fine marshals at the Walker Cup who appears to have just left the volunteer tent where several surprisingly good breakfast burritos were consumed.  ;)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 10, 2013, 09:45:08 PM
Quote from: Jeff Bertch on December 07, 2013, 11:32:15 PM
Great photos Connor! Do you mind telling a newbie what courses those are? I have my guesses, but I am very curious!

The penultimate one is Fenway, the 3rd hole, if I recall.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ben Jarvis on December 11, 2013, 01:08:23 AM
I managed to capture some wonderful photos throughout 2013, but I love looking at this one more than any of them.

P.S. I must apologise to Jonathan Becker for posting a photo of the same hole - 5 West at Royal Melbourne.

(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j468/bennyj08/5W_zps01dbe406.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/bennyj08/media/5W_zps01dbe406.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Josh Tarble on December 11, 2013, 09:01:26 AM
Quote from: Lukas Michel on December 10, 2013, 05:06:49 PM
I don't post here very often, but I thought I'd share my favourite photo of 2013. Shot with an iPhone, so the quality isn't the best.

The hole is the short 140yd 10th hole at Kingston Heath.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/30/2n6e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7312/e9ci.jpg)

^ Click for bigger resolution image ^



Wow!  Great photo...If I had a vote you'd get extra points for shooting it on an iPhone as well!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Dean DiBerardino on December 11, 2013, 10:13:30 AM
The 16th at Streamsong Red at dusk during the 2013 Spring Training Outing. Howard Riefs probably has the same image since he was standing next to me with his camera as I snapped this......

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj36/no6pro/5edde55a7bf3b05049380f74581154c3.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul OConnor on December 11, 2013, 11:05:59 AM
Quote from: Lukas Michel on December 10, 2013, 05:06:49 PM
I don't post here very often, but I thought I'd share my favourite photo of 2013. Shot with an iPhone, so the quality isn't the best.

The hole is the short 140yd 10th hole at Kingston Heath.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/30/2n6e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7312/e9ci.jpg)

^ Click for bigger resolution image ^



Easily the best.  Sublime.  
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: jonathan_becker on December 11, 2013, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: Ben Jarvis on December 11, 2013, 01:08:23 AM


P.S. I must apologise to Jonathan Becker for posting a photo of the same hole - 5 West at Royal Melbourne.



No problem, Ben, as it's a phenomenal hole!  Most of us only get to look at 5W on our computer screens but you have the luxury of playing it at your leisure.  ;)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Cliff Walston on December 11, 2013, 01:09:10 PM
The 18th at Doak's Dismal River Red.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img27/7818/lct0.jpg)

The other one I considered, from the 15th hole.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img834/7858/st39.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Brandon Urban on December 11, 2013, 01:13:25 PM
My entry. The windmill at Sand Hills with the first green in the distance.
(http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o603/burban77/windmill_zps4dd1c6ff.jpg) (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/burban77/media/windmill_zps4dd1c6ff.jpg.html)

Other favorites.

This may or may not be the HHH founder cramping up just 26 holes into training...
(http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o603/burban77/Coltongoesdown_zpsc37cd7a7.jpg) (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/burban77/media/Coltongoesdown_zpsc37cd7a7.jpg.html)

17 at Sand Hills.
(http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o603/burban77/17_zpsd1e415a7.jpg) (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/burban77/media/17_zpsd1e415a7.jpg.html)

18 at Dismal River Red near sunset.
(http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o603/burban77/18sunset_zpseeb7e115.jpg) (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/burban77/media/18sunset_zpseeb7e115.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mike Benham on December 11, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
This photo won’t win an award nor is it from 2013, but as this topic uses photos to reflect on this past year, I post a photo of a dear friend we lost, doing what he loved doing, golfing with friends.


(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/TheOrange2002/Golfers/IMG_2549a_zps649c9d26.jpg)


Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 11, 2013, 05:43:55 PM
Quote from: Lukas Michel on December 10, 2013, 05:06:49 PM
I don't post here very often, but I thought I'd share my favourite photo of 2013. Shot with an iPhone, so the quality isn't the best.
...

Are you kidding? That photo just pops.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 11, 2013, 06:09:31 PM
Quote from: Dean DiBerardino on December 11, 2013, 10:13:30 AM
The 16th at Streamsong Red at dusk during the 2013 Spring Training Outing. Howard Riefs probably has the same image since he was standing next to me with his camera as I snapped this......

(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj36/no6pro/5edde55a7bf3b05049380f74581154c3.jpg)

A great memory and a fantastic sunset.  We're also lucky that we finished!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill_McBride on December 11, 2013, 08:12:33 PM
Quote from: Mike Benham on December 11, 2013, 02:44:00 PM
This photo won’t win an award nor is it from 2013, but as this topic uses photos to reflect on this past year, I post a photo of a dear friend we lost, doing what he loved doing, golfing with friends.


(http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp6/TheOrange2002/Golfers/IMG_2549a_zps649c9d26.jpg)




If that's Tiger wearing that Alabama red shirt I just have to ask, WTF?   ;D

I was asked to read a Bible reading at John's memorial service in Lafayette, and I have to say I was pretty astonished the church roof didn't fall in.  There were at least a couple hundred Tiger fans there; GCA was represented by Paul Jones, Tiger's fellow club member, and me.  It was a sad occasion but good to see all the folks who loved Tiger.  
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Randy Thompson on December 11, 2013, 08:23:30 PM
Quote from: Lukas Michel on December 10, 2013, 05:06:49 PM
I don't post here very often, but I thought I'd share my favourite photo of 2013. Shot with an iPhone, so the quality isn't the best.

The hole is the short 140yd 10th hole at Kingston Heath.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/30/2n6e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7312/e9ci.jpg)

^ Click for bigger resolution image ^


Winner-winner chicken dinner! I was gonna post until I saw this! Fantastic!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ken Fry on December 11, 2013, 08:42:47 PM
Quote from: Brian Sheehy on December 08, 2013, 05:55:40 AM
Where Cheech and I are right now


(http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g410/brianmartinsheehy/20131208_101044.jpg) (http://s1100.photobucket.com/user/brianmartinsheehy/media/20131208_101044.jpg.html)

I'm surprised no one has commented on this.

For someone who's sitting in sub zero temperatures with no end to winter in site, there are many things to be jealous of in this photo...

Ken
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill_McBride on December 11, 2013, 08:51:24 PM
Quote from: Tom Kelly on December 09, 2013, 09:30:21 AM

Liphook 11th, not going to get bored of this anytime soon;

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/Liphook%20GC/9ff7c4bd-1354-4b52-9328-aa7bed3d1cfa_zps8d554cc6.jpg)

This photo really sums up why I am such a HUGE fan of Liphook.   One of the most interesting routings I've seen and a course I could happily play every day.  The heather is that deadly mix of beauty and terror.  Those bunkers are just lovely.  
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill Gayne on December 11, 2013, 09:16:16 PM
Quote from: Stewart Abramson on December 07, 2013, 06:09:46 PM
I had a fun golf year:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8103/8458606098_e122249fb5_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8458606098/)
Sand Hollow #12 a - from tee r (http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/8458606098/) by tewiespix (http://www.flickr.com/people/golfcoursepix/), on Flickr


Love the picture but hate the look of the golf hole.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David Harshbarger on December 11, 2013, 10:38:21 PM
The 6th at Paramount with the storm blowing in.

(https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hfarm-pictures/Pictures/IMG_1078.JPG)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kevin Lynch on December 11, 2013, 10:41:46 PM
Quote from: David Harshbarger on December 11, 2013, 10:38:21 PM
The 6th at Paramount with the storm blowing in.

(https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hfarm-pictures/Pictures/IMG_1078.JPG)


Love that skyline green, which only enhances the effect of the storm rolling in.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joe Fairey on December 11, 2013, 10:57:48 PM
My entry...Hogan's Alley...Carnoustie Golf Links

(http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz339/Joe_Fairey/hogansalley_zps70e587c7.jpg) (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/Joe_Fairey/media/hogansalley_zps70e587c7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ben Carey on December 12, 2013, 12:04:36 AM
My fave...

(http://distilleryimage7.ak.instagram.com/b3ab266e51df11e385200ad71506ef7a_8.jpg)

A few close ones...

(http://distilleryimage2.ak.instagram.com/64c8e13cc09211e2879522000a1fbdb8_7.jpg)

(http://distilleryimage6.ak.instagram.com/384d00b6bfd911e2806d22000a1f9e4d_7.jpg)

(http://distilleryimage2.ak.instagram.com/b511d868be9111e29ae122000a1f9a03_7.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jonathan Webb on December 12, 2013, 12:09:20 AM
Building bunkers by hand in China!


(http://imageshack.com/a/img703/482/ksi4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David_Elvins on December 12, 2013, 03:47:20 AM
Quote from: Jonathan Webb on December 12, 2013, 12:09:20 AM
Building bunkers by hand in China!


(http://imageshack.com/a/img703/482/ksi4.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Mollica on December 12, 2013, 07:11:48 AM
Jonathan Becker graced us with his presence here in Australia over January. On a warm summer morning, we played Royal Melbourne West, then ventured to Kingston Heath for the afternoon round. Becker was playing well, and even found an old rusted horse shoe in the rough while looking for a playing partner's ball on KH #1. We wondered if it was once worn by a horse at the site for digging out bunkers.

However it got there, it brought him good luck.

After a big drive on 7 (reachable par 5) Becker had 176yds to the hole. Following some discussion on line, wind, green front, and club, he let rip. After several seconds of majestic flight, the ball landed precisely where we described, and rolled smoothly into the cup. It genuinely never looked like it was going to miss. Quickly reaching for the phone, I was able to capture how a visiting American celebrates an albatross (double eagle) on the sandbelt.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_001594_zpsa5b29347.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/tgfkiteboy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_001594_zpsa5b29347.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 12, 2013, 10:32:11 AM
This post is never a winner with anyone, but I'll make it each year we have this contest. I find it toolish to say "this one will win" or "winner winner chicken dinner," as thought the other photos don't have a chance. I think a "great shot" or "amazing filmic reaction" suffice.

That said, I love the hyperbolic, tongue-in-cheek comment "best photo ever" from BS.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark_F on December 12, 2013, 02:39:51 PM
Quote from: Matthew Mollica on December 12, 2013, 07:11:48 AM
Quickly reaching for the phone, I was able to capture how a visiting American celebrates an albatross (double eagle) on the sandbelt.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_001594_zpsa5b29347.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/tgfkiteboy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_001594_zpsa5b29347.jpg.html)

I'm sure he would have celebrated in a different manner if there had been a cart girl around.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Saltzman on December 12, 2013, 04:22:01 PM
Quote from: Matthew Mollica on December 12, 2013, 07:11:48 AM
Jonathan Becker graced us with his presence here in Australia over January. On a warm summer morning, we played Royal Melbourne West, then ventured to Kingston Heath for the afternoon round. Becker was playing well, and even found an old rusted horse shoe in the rough while looking for a playing partner's ball on KH #1. We wondered if it was once worn by a horse at the site for digging out bunkers.

However it got there, it brought him good luck.

After a big drive on 7 (reachable par 5) Becker had 176yds to the hole. Following some discussion on line, wind, green front, and club, he let rip. After several seconds of majestic flight, the ball landed precisely where we described, and rolled smoothly into the cup. It genuinely never looked like it was going to miss. Quickly reaching for the phone, I was able to capture how a visiting American celebrates an albatross (double eagle) on the sandbelt.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_001594_zpsa5b29347.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/tgfkiteboy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_001594_zpsa5b29347.jpg.html)

MM, who is the guy in the photo? Can't be Becker, that guy's collar is down.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Evan Louden on December 12, 2013, 09:54:53 PM
Man, there are some great photos on this thread. Here is my meager contribution. Anybody want to guess the courses?

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh561/evanlouden/IMG_3062.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/evanlouden/media/IMG_3062.jpg.html)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh561/evanlouden/IMG_3270-Version2.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/evanlouden/media/IMG_3270-Version2.jpg.html)

(http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh561/evanlouden/IMG_3027.jpg) (http://s1252.photobucket.com/user/evanlouden/media/IMG_3027.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 12, 2013, 10:02:26 PM
Photo #2 is Whitinsville in Massachusetts.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Evan Louden on December 12, 2013, 10:14:48 PM
Yes. And to speed things along (and not hijack the thread), the other two are also in Mass.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Josh Tarble on December 13, 2013, 09:25:45 AM
Here's one of my favorite for the year.

(http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r685/j_tarble/DSCN2712_zpsfe69c1ea.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Cory Lewis on December 13, 2013, 12:21:47 PM
Fellow GCA'er Mark Bourgeois took this picture at Roaring Gap
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/camel03/L1100285_zpsd4cfdc07.jpg) (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/camel03/media/L1100285_zpsd4cfdc07.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JLahrman on December 13, 2013, 12:34:34 PM
Extra points for walking and carrying my own bag?

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/joellahrman/Pebble_0704_zpsc5e32844.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/joellahrman/media/Pebble_0704_zpsc5e32844.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: John Kavanaugh on December 13, 2013, 12:39:50 PM
Double strap disqualification.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JLahrman on December 13, 2013, 12:42:12 PM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 13, 2013, 12:39:50 PM
Double strap disqualification.

That should just be a minor deduction, .5 points off my vault score.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: jonathan_becker on December 13, 2013, 12:45:39 PM
Quote from: Mark Saltzman on December 12, 2013, 04:22:01 PM


MM, who is the guy in the photo? Can't be Becker, that guy's collar is down.

It was like 40*C that day and the collar quit standing up after our first round!

Good job by MM with the quick reaction time.  Glad I could help you out here.  :)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Will Lozier on December 13, 2013, 12:49:55 PM
Quote from: David Harshbarger on December 11, 2013, 10:38:21 PM
The 6th at Paramount with the storm blowing in.

(https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hfarm-pictures/Pictures/IMG_1078.JPG)


Looks like an F5!
 :o
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 13, 2013, 12:51:30 PM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 13, 2013, 12:39:50 PM
Double strap disqualification.

Improperly sized photo disqualification.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 13, 2013, 01:04:06 PM
Double strap bonus points...saving your back, one column at a time.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JLahrman on December 13, 2013, 01:13:10 PM
Quote from: GJ Bailey on December 13, 2013, 12:51:30 PM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 13, 2013, 12:39:50 PM
Double strap disqualification.

Improperly sized photo disqualification.


That is a legitimate penalty. I was too lazy to shrink it. But there is nothing off to the right side of the photo.

My picture must be really great since I'm drawing all the jealous criticism. It's lonely at the top.

Quote from: Ronald Montesano on December 13, 2013, 01:04:06 PM
Double strap bonus points...saving your back, one column at a time.

Thanks...I had a disk slip in my back a couple of years ago. I was putting on a sock, next thing I knew I was on the ground and couldn't move for several hours. Took some visits to the chiropractor and physical therapists to get things back on track. I do planks, straight leg raises, cats and camels, etc. But I still judge all physical activity - tennis, golf, taking a box up the stairs, painting a room, etc. - by how much lower back pain I have the next morning. The moral of the story - don't ever grow to be 6'6".
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joe Leenheer on December 14, 2013, 01:12:39 PM
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j407/jleenheerpga/Acacia%20Country%20Club/90fa4fd6-81d4-44ab-aaf3-0ab0b5c03969_zps4db0a8b6.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/jleenheerpga/media/Acacia%20Country%20Club/90fa4fd6-81d4-44ab-aaf3-0ab0b5c03969_zps4db0a8b6.jpg.html)

"Swilken Bridge" Photo from The Last Round of Golf ever played at Acacia Country Club near Cleveland, Ohio which is NLE.  

The revered Bill McKinley and I braved wintery conditions on December 19th of 2012 (which I think still allows this photo to be eligible...even though I feel like the QB from Northern Illinois going to the Heisman Presentation).  We gave this hidden gem a proper send off with an epic match which resulted in two under par rounds of golf and yet another "W" for Mr. McKinley.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill McKinley on December 14, 2013, 01:34:57 PM
Re: Joe's Pic

So wait, is that my entry since I took the picture?  I'm still trying to decide which picture of mine from my fun year of 2013 to put into the fray
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jim Tang on December 14, 2013, 08:13:55 PM
Fading Light at The Old Course

(http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab160/jimmyt1/a0c5cf09-553f-495c-bb3f-8eba4ed1de98.jpg) (http://s859.photobucket.com/user/jimmyt1/media/a0c5cf09-553f-495c-bb3f-8eba4ed1de98.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 15, 2013, 02:01:53 AM
I'm a regular reader and infrequent poster who loves photographing golf holes almost as much as he enjoys playing them.
Pictures of golf holes are like pin-up girls. The difference, many of us have played them and we can talk about it with each other without coming to jealous blows.


The Gallery Golf Club, North Course, Tucson, Arizona, par-3, 7th. A tough hole in cold, windy, December weather. Three days ago.

(http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6215/0bq2.jpg)



Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Philip Gawith on December 15, 2013, 07:05:34 AM
Thanks for those pictures Wayne. Maybe you should have posted the stunning Gallery Gc7th hole first!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David Royer on December 15, 2013, 08:08:13 AM
[IMG]
 (http://s856.photobucket.com/user/droyer14/media/image_zps7a99b959.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 15, 2013, 11:37:21 AM
Thanks, Phillip. There is always the trusty 'modify' button. I like both. One is sentimental. The other is interpretive. Mostly, I put them up to share.

Later.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David Royer on December 15, 2013, 04:41:50 PM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img440/9206/intp.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David Royer on December 15, 2013, 04:43:43 PM
Making progress. Must be the drugs from the knee replacement last week. 
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Dan Moore on December 15, 2013, 05:18:16 PM
My entry.  Desert Forest sunset. 

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/troonster/DF16gl-5443_zps16a0df8b.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Michael Whitaker on December 15, 2013, 07:25:47 PM
Quote from: David Royer on December 15, 2013, 04:43:43 PM
Making progress. Must be the drugs from the knee replacement last week.  

David,

"Modify" your post and change the [img]  to  [img width=800]  then your photo will fit the page.

Mike
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joel_Stewart on December 15, 2013, 08:06:53 PM
There is something about this photo?  The nature and industry aspect, the beauty and ugliness, its disturbing yet interesting.  I don't know where to focus my eyes or attention?  Technically its very well done.

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8352/hld5.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 15, 2013, 09:02:34 PM
Joel, it's where they ran out of real estate on a thoroughly interesting but manufactured golf course.

It reminds me more of China than Phoenix.

Why do I like the shot? For the reason  you stated...one doesn't know what to think.

It's a contrast. Sunset shots on golf courses are usually beautiful, but this one is a head scratcher.

An engineer might, might.....MIGHT call this beautiful IF he is also a golfer.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mike Benham on December 15, 2013, 10:31:44 PM
Joel / Wayne:

As a golfer, strangeness of the photo also includes not knowing the direction from where the approach shot comes from.

Mike
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 15, 2013, 11:24:09 PM
Mike, I agree about keeping architecture in context. As this is a par-3, the shot is from the tee. I cropped it out  because this picture  wasn't so much about the architecture as the contrast.


  

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matt_Cohn on December 16, 2013, 01:40:45 AM
Spyglass Hill, #4, 370 par 4.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/cohnhead72/IMG_2229_zps3b14386e.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 16, 2013, 11:43:28 AM
David Royer's Pics

(http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/droyer14/image_zps7a99b959.jpg)

(http://imageshack.com/a/img440/9206/intp.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mac Plumart on December 16, 2013, 12:35:11 PM
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/mplumart/Keithandhisdad_zps4fe136b0.jpg) (http://s651.photobucket.com/user/mplumart/media/Keithandhisdad_zps4fe136b0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on December 16, 2013, 12:37:28 PM
Quote from: Mac Plumart on December 16, 2013, 12:35:11 PM
(http://i651.photobucket.com/albums/uu239/mplumart/Keithandhisdad_zps4fe136b0.jpg) (http://s651.photobucket.com/user/mplumart/media/Keithandhisdad_zps4fe136b0.jpg.html)
That wins.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 16, 2013, 12:39:00 PM
Mac:

Great shot, other than the time stamp which, unless your camera is broken, excludes it from the contest.

Sven
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 16, 2013, 12:48:33 PM
David Royer's image resized:

(http://imageshack.com/a/img440/9206/intp.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mac Plumart on December 16, 2013, 12:53:34 PM
Quote from: Sven Nilsen on December 16, 2013, 12:39:00 PM
Mac:

Great shot, other than the time stamp which, unless your camera is broken, excludes it from the contest.

Sven

No worries.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Keith OHalloran on December 16, 2013, 01:18:47 PM
Thanks Mac and Bruce,
I have said it before, but I was very lucky that my father introduced me to golf, and luckier to be able to play so much with him. I would be lying if I said I wouldn't kill for one more round, but I appreciate what I had! Look at that, a NYC fireman from Brooklyn playing Fishers Island, with his son. What can be better?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 16, 2013, 02:22:41 PM
Kingsley Club, #8

(http://imageshack.us/a/img30/8770/43hr.JPG)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matt Bradley on December 16, 2013, 04:04:43 PM
(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab249/mattbradley11/e71ab041-79db-4f06-991b-c57c207546c7_zps5e096124.jpg)

A picture of a discovered picture. My dad teaching me this game I love
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Shane Wright on December 16, 2013, 05:00:26 PM
Always one of my favorite threads of the year.  I think it could be broken into two awards, "architecture" and "all others"

The Bradleys and Keith and his dad at Fisher's are priceless


Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tom Yost on December 16, 2013, 05:03:16 PM
Great photos Wayne!


Quote from: Wayne_Freedman on December 15, 2013, 02:01:53 AM

ASU Karsten, Phoenix, Arizona, par-3, 16th:   Is this agony, ecstasy, or both?


Funny, most would photograph this hole with a tight framing, cropping the backdrop - but with this image, you have managed to skillfully capture the essence of this course. 


Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ulrich Mayring on December 16, 2013, 05:06:57 PM
Next year we should disqualify all entries with:


It would make this thread a lot easier to read. There's the B sides thread for those, who'd rather post without adhering to contest rules :)

Ulrich
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 16, 2013, 05:13:44 PM
Ulrich, understandable points.

However, I look at it as an opportunity to share  stuff without need for further elaboration.

The difficult part is in figuring out the formatting and getting it up. Having FINALLY done so, 
why limit to one  photo? The first is the entry. The rest are gravy.

It's like a trip around the world.
 
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 16, 2013, 05:21:01 PM
Quote from: Shane Wright on December 16, 2013, 05:00:26 PM
Always one of my favorite threads of the year.  I think it could be broken into two awards, "architecture" and "all others"



It is.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Cristian on December 16, 2013, 05:29:15 PM
(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/cristianwillaert/553c14c7-f894-4c83-8167-78443c2ff159.jpg)

Picture taken 3 pm 18/12/2013. Afternoon shadows getting longer on some of Noordwijkse golfclub's best links land; the 9th, 10th, 15th and 16th holes with the first tee in the foreground....

(change from previous entry)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Michael Felton on December 16, 2013, 05:41:25 PM
Bayonne Golf Club, the week of my wedding, with the Manhattan skyline in the background.

(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5357/al8v.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Shane Wright on December 16, 2013, 06:00:29 PM
Quote from: Sven Nilsen on December 16, 2013, 05:21:01 PM
Quote from: Shane Wright on December 16, 2013, 05:00:26 PM
Always one of my favorite threads of the year.  I think it could be broken into two awards, "architecture" and "all others"



It is.

Thanks Sven, and thanks for organizing.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tom Allen on December 17, 2013, 11:05:29 AM
There are some great images in this thread, but this one is fantastic, in my opinion.  Kept me from even trying to submit something.

Quote from: Lukas Michel on December 10, 2013, 05:06:49 PM
I don't post here very often, but I thought I'd share my favourite photo of 2013. Shot with an iPhone, so the quality isn't the best.

The hole is the short 140yd 10th hole at Kingston Heath.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/30/2n6e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7312/e9ci.jpg)

^ Click for bigger resolution image ^


Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Michiel Teeling on December 17, 2013, 11:52:54 AM


(http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/cristianwillaert/picmichiel.jpg)

Dusk on Noordwijk hole 8, december 2013.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Eric Smith on December 17, 2013, 01:43:34 PM
A good day at Wolf Point

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/20130624_170437_zpsd18cdf76.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ulrich Mayring on December 17, 2013, 01:52:25 PM
@Tom Allen:
It is a beautiful picture, but not without flaws: the shadows are washed out and there is also little detail in the mid-tones. And so I believe that every picture in this thread has its strengths and its shortcomings. It's all in the eye of the beholder, so who knows: someone might just like yours!

Ulrich
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Topp on December 17, 2013, 03:51:49 PM
Quote from: Eric Smith on December 17, 2013, 01:43:34 PM
A good day at Wolf Point

(http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/20130624_170437_zpsd18cdf76.jpg)

Eric - did you get nailed by that ball?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Eric Smith on December 17, 2013, 04:13:49 PM
Jason,

Very nearly!  ;D
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mike Hendren on December 17, 2013, 06:12:49 PM
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11426276505_5a13dce364.jpg)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/11426438163_65e77b9d74_z.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joe Stansell on December 18, 2013, 08:28:26 PM
My entry, taken last year on December 27th, and thus fitting snuggly within the "Stansell Rule":

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8328592776_aecd94eec3_c.jpg)

And a Side B, only to show how gloriously colorful the Sandhills were on what must be one of the most unique "entry" drives in all of golf -- from Highway 97 into Dismal River:

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9713943878_ea5e3f40f3_c.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark McKeever on December 18, 2013, 08:54:49 PM
My entry from Salem CC

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2nuumms.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill McKinley on December 18, 2013, 09:18:08 PM
Here's my submission....
Very tough call this year but I went with this year's biggest newsmaker in the Treehouse.

#16 at Streamsong Red (with an assist from some nice later afternoon light)

(http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k551/bmckinley24/DSC02621.jpg) (http://s1115.photobucket.com/user/bmckinley24/media/DSC02621.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 19, 2013, 07:16:24 PM
Bump, as we are approaching the Dec. 21st deadline for submissions.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: John Mayhugh on December 20, 2013, 12:54:44 PM
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s196/jmayhugh/ngla%20walker/749c0a2f-bb1c-4293-9108-30a27dd9183c_zps08f9c641.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/jmayhugh/media/ngla%20walker/749c0a2f-bb1c-4293-9108-30a27dd9183c_zps08f9c641.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Doug_Nickels on December 20, 2013, 02:24:35 PM
Between the storms - January 2013.

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/6664/tjuj.jpg
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 20, 2013, 02:44:15 PM
Doug:

You can email me the photo (link is under my name on the left) if you'd like me to post it.

Sven
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 20, 2013, 02:50:00 PM
Doug's photo

Quote from: Doug_Nickels on December 20, 2013, 02:24:35 PM
Between the storms - January 2013.

(http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/6664/tjuj.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joel_Stewart on December 20, 2013, 10:37:50 PM
I'm going to nominate Wayne Freedmans 2nd photo.  Its entirely unique, different than any other photo.  Technically its perfectly taken yet it confuses the viewer.  It creates emotion which is what art is all about.

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8352/hld5.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Thurman on December 20, 2013, 10:49:15 PM
Quote from: Howard Riefs on December 16, 2013, 02:22:41 PM
Kingsley Club, #8

(http://imageshack.us/a/img30/8770/43hr.JPG)


This is a good choice. If you hadn't already posted, I was going to submit this one on your behalf:

(http://imageshack.us/a/img546/9628/river6.jpg)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 23, 2013, 12:16:25 PM
The Committee has been sequestered, and the finalists will be posted soon.

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Pete_Pittock on December 23, 2013, 12:19:40 PM
Quote from: Wayne_Freedman on December 16, 2013, 05:13:44 PM
Ulrich, understandable points.

However, I look at it as an opportunity to share  stuff without need for further elaboration.

The difficult part is in figuring out the formatting and getting it up. Having FINALLY done so, 
why limit to one  photo? The first is the entry. The rest are gravy.

It's like a trip around the world.
 
Only making it harder for the judges
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 23, 2013, 12:53:07 PM
As a an accomplished photographer once warned, "You know you have it bad when you stop playing a round to shoot pictures instead of golf balls."

That has almost happened. Almost.

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Bourgeois on December 23, 2013, 12:54:29 PM
Quote from: Joel_Stewart on December 20, 2013, 10:37:50 PM
I'm going to nominate Wayne Freedmans 2nd photo.  Its entirely unique, different than any other photo.  Technically its perfectly taken yet it confuses the viewer.  It creates emotion which is what art is all about.

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8352/hld5.jpg)

+1

Joel, are you familiar with the work of Ed Burtynsky? If not you should be. One of my favorite artists.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Bourgeois on December 23, 2013, 01:19:09 PM
The picture of a milkman?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 23, 2013, 02:45:15 PM
Quote from: Jason Thurman on December 20, 2013, 10:49:15 PM
This is a good choice. If you hadn't already posted, I was going to submit this one on your behalf:

(http://imageshack.us/a/img546/9628/river6.jpg)

Thanks, Jason. That was a great recovery shot by Josh. The putt? Not so much.


Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 24, 2013, 12:25:53 AM
Thanks to everyone that submitted.  Tough choices this year, but the Committee came through with a solid set of finalists.

Please submit your votes in each category, either by posting them in this thread or by sending me a PM.

The Golf Courses:

1.  Kyle Henderson

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/11231522443_e1918c8a1f_c.jpg)

2.  Connor Daugherty

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/11260261454_a8f1e4d025_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/91839094@N06/11260261454)

3.  Lukas Michel

(http://imageshack.us/a/img577/30/2n6e.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7312/e9ci.jpg)

4.  Wayne Freedman (nominated by Joel Stewart)

(http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8352/hld5.jpg)

5.  Padraig Dooley

(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/pdools/A6204B63-C822-4237-8990-AC257640622D.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/pdools/media/A6204B63-C822-4237-8990-AC257640622D.jpg.html)

The People and Traditions

1.  Martin Toal

(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q608/mjtoal/IMG_1092.jpg)

2.  Joe Stansell

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8328592776_aecd94eec3_c.jpg)

3.  John Mayhugh

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s196/jmayhugh/ngla%20walker/749c0a2f-bb1c-4293-9108-30a27dd9183c_zps08f9c641.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/jmayhugh/media/ngla%20walker/749c0a2f-bb1c-4293-9108-30a27dd9183c_zps08f9c641.jpg.html)

4.  Jonathan Webb

(http://imageshack.com/a/img703/482/ksi4.jpg)

5.  BMS

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc435/snilsen7/20131208_101044_zps7414b02d.jpg) (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/snilsen7/media/20131208_101044_zps7414b02d.jpg.html)


For 2013, we've added a special category (non-prize winning) for the photo that generated the most conversation over the course of the year.  Here's your winner:

Michael Whitaker

(http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cPgcYRCknpc/UYe0uf4rcUI/AAAAAAAAGzM/JZdPB_Z1CCQ/s1024-no/IMAGE_210A7900-EBF8-4195-A7CE-ECDA3C9B33A6.JPG)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Gib_Papazian on December 24, 2013, 02:41:40 AM
#1. Lukas
#2. NGLA Alps Bell.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Ash Towe on December 24, 2013, 04:18:07 AM
Wayne Freedman

John Mayhugh
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Tim Leahy on December 24, 2013, 04:59:20 AM
#5 Dooley is a winner, but my favorite was Matt Cohn's #4 at Spyglass. Would like to put that one on my wall probably because it is one of my favorite holes. Kyle's too. I took that same picture with my phone without near the quality.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Ruediger Meyer on December 24, 2013, 05:48:12 AM
Wayne Freedman


Jonathan Webb
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Paul Gray on December 24, 2013, 08:58:13 AM
Golf Courses: Dooley

People and Traditions: BMS
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: David Harshbarger on December 24, 2013, 09:00:00 AM
5. Dooley
2. Stansell

All of the course photos are strong and picking 1 took some thought.  I'd put up any in my house.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Robert Emmons on December 24, 2013, 09:13:34 AM
Dooley and Mayhugh...RHE
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Brian Finn on December 24, 2013, 09:17:19 AM
Courses:  Lukas Michel

People & Traditions:  Brian Sheehy
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Jason Hines on December 24, 2013, 11:25:30 AM
5. Dooley
1. Toal
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Ken Fry on December 24, 2013, 11:44:25 AM
Michel

BMS


Thanks guys.  I've enjoyed all the photos immensely!

Happy Holidays to all!

Ken
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Connor Dougherty on December 24, 2013, 11:51:17 AM
Courses: 1. Kyle Henderson

People and Traditions: 4. Jonathan Webb

I'm honored to be selected as a finalist and looking through all of the pictures has been a heck of a lot of fun. I love Kyle's picture because it's the only picture I've seen of that hole at Clear Creek that truly captures the beauty and quality of that golf hole. My own picture of that hole, despite being at an ideal time of day, didn't even come close to the quality of Mr. Henderson's.

They say a picture speaks a thousand words. Jonathan's picture seems to do that pretty well, there's so much care taken in sculpting that bunker. It's those little details that make me love GCA.

Terrific submissions guys. I'm already looking forward to what the next year brings us.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Dónal Ó Ceallaigh on December 24, 2013, 12:09:28 PM
Lukas Michel

Martin Toal
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Dean DiBerardino on December 24, 2013, 12:27:22 PM
Courses: Lukas Michel

People and Traditions: John Mayhugh
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Jordan Standefer on December 24, 2013, 01:02:06 PM
1.  Kyle Henderson
3.  John Mayhugh
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: jonathan_becker on December 24, 2013, 01:28:48 PM
Lukas and Sheehy
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Gib_Papazian on December 24, 2013, 01:37:49 PM
Cognitive dissonance.

The more I look at Wayne's shot, the more I like it.

Sorry, I hate to change my vote, but that is the winner.

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Eric Smith on December 24, 2013, 01:38:23 PM
Kyle and Sheehy
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 24, 2013, 01:45:15 PM
Dooley
Webb
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Pete_Pittock on December 24, 2013, 01:50:56 PM
Dooley and Mayhugh
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 24, 2013, 03:06:00 PM
1.  Kyle Henderson
--
3.  John Mayhugh
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Matthew Mollica on December 24, 2013, 03:18:11 PM
Lukas and Sheehy
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Mark_F on December 24, 2013, 03:43:57 PM
Jeez, it's a tough crowd when an image like this:

(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/troonster/DF16gl-5443_zps16a0df8b.jpg)

Doesn't even make the cut.

Connor's image is fantastic - it looks like it should be on the cover of a coffee table book. 

Joe Stansell's for the other one.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: David_Elvins on December 24, 2013, 03:58:50 PM
I love the way Kyle's photo conveys tranquillity.

And the way Sheehy's has alcohol in it.

They are my votes.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Steve Green on December 24, 2013, 04:12:08 PM
2.  Connor Daugherty
2. Joe Stansell
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Morgan Clawson on December 24, 2013, 04:39:19 PM
Henderson

Webb

I actually had a hard time with the 2nd group, which is not what I expected. But, how cool is it to see 2 guys shaping bunker surrounds by hand.

Thanks Sven!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Ron Csigo on December 24, 2013, 05:18:58 PM
Dooley

BMS
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: John Percival on December 24, 2013, 05:56:35 PM
Lukas,
Even w/ the I phone, ur pic is awesome!
Any more?
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Joel_Stewart on December 24, 2013, 06:01:52 PM
Freedman

Mayhugh

It's an honor just to be nominated, or so they say at the Academy Awards.  Congrats to all.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 24, 2013, 08:31:24 PM
Kyle and Connor's photos are both impeccable. They're clean, well composed, do not appear to be doctored,
and the horizons are straight.  They're all eye, no hand.

Connor, you get my vote and my compliments in a virtual toss-up.
It takes the viewer there, and that is all we can ask of a photo.
 
Joe's photo wins by a landslide in the second category because it is clean, minimalist, timeless, and evocative.
That figure on the hill could be any of us in golf heaven.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Joel_Stewart on December 24, 2013, 08:43:13 PM
Is their some criteria for grading or do we just judge on what we like?

If you Google how to judge a photography contest you get a number of answers.

Below is a 100 point scale.

1. How Technically Correct is the Photo? (20)
Are the following the best they can be? Focus, Sharpness, detail, depth of field, colour, brightness, contrast, saturation, usage of light.

2. Subject Matter / Content (20)
How well does it fall within the brief/assignment?
Creativity.

3. Composition (20)
Does the photograph tell a story?
Where is our eye lead to in the photograph?
Is the photograph balanced, if not, is it creating the visual impact it should?

4. Do I like this photograph? (All Else Aside) (40)
Like all art this is dependent on our own tastes, likes, dislikes and the way we see the world and experience it. It has nothing to do with how experienced photographer is. (Unfortunately)

TOTAL = (100)

Wayne touches on a few points.  A few of the finalists are technically flawed.  They may be overworked or off centered.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Michael Whitaker on December 25, 2013, 02:07:43 AM
Dooley and Toal.

Thanks for the special award. That hot dog certainly generated a lot of fun... and gas!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Cristian on December 25, 2013, 05:54:12 AM
Quote from: Jason Hines on December 24, 2013, 11:25:30 AM
5. Dooley
1. Toal

+1
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Bill Gayne on December 25, 2013, 06:34:11 AM
Henderson
Webb
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: David Davis on December 25, 2013, 07:59:37 AM
Padraig
BMS
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Greg Holland on December 25, 2013, 08:02:33 AM
Love them all.

2 and 2. 

Runners up 1 and 3
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Patrick Glynn on December 26, 2013, 02:20:29 PM
Sheehy - composition and timing - top notch!
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Paul Jones on December 26, 2013, 02:27:05 PM
Padraig Dooley
and
BMS
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Eric Smith on December 26, 2013, 03:02:15 PM
Quote from: Brian Sheehy on December 26, 2013, 03:01:06 PM
BMS

Shameless! ;D
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Doug Bolls on December 26, 2013, 03:57:51 PM
Dooley
Mayhugh
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Joe Leenheer on December 26, 2013, 09:02:17 PM
#1

and

#3
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Mark Chaplin on December 27, 2013, 02:43:42 AM
Daughterty
Toal

Sheehy would have been a banker had they been drinking pints of English ale from a jug. Judging by the fact they were drinking lager and some Irish stuff they weren't wearing plus fours or playing in a shirt and tie either.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Jay Flemma on December 27, 2013, 08:04:27 AM
Can we add a new division for next year? "Funniest photo?"  I sill say Ector should get some sort of Honorable Mention:):)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Powell Arms on December 27, 2013, 08:17:06 AM
3.  Lukas Michel

And

3.  John Mayhugh
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Mark McKeever on December 27, 2013, 10:53:15 AM
3.  Lukas Michel
4.  Wayne Freedman
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Jud_T on December 27, 2013, 12:10:45 PM
2 & 2
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on December 27, 2013, 12:17:03 PM
Lukas
BMS, the man himself.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Tim Martin on December 27, 2013, 12:26:26 PM
Dooley
Sheehy
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Zack Molnar on December 27, 2013, 05:09:51 PM
#3 & #4
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Mark Chaplin on December 27, 2013, 07:29:49 PM
Brian - indeed RB is a dash new money! We played a match there 3 or 4 years ago and their team included an Augusta member, the R&A doctor and a full house of decent sorts.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Brett_Morrissy on December 27, 2013, 10:09:49 PM
Kyle
Sheehy



Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Will MacEwen on December 27, 2013, 10:24:30 PM
4 & 2.

Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Colin Macqueen on December 28, 2013, 05:39:35 AM
Gentlemen, Fine photos all but the juxtaposition of golf and industry followed by golf and industrious chaps caught my imagination.

(1) Wayne Freedman

(2) Jonathon Webb


Cheers Colin :)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 30, 2013, 09:46:19 PM
Bump for any last minute votes.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: ChipRoyce on December 31, 2013, 08:25:42 AM
2 & 5
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (FINALISTS POSTED)
Post by: Tom Allen on December 31, 2013, 08:58:40 AM
3

2


Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (WINNERS ANNOUNCED)
Post by: Sven Nilsen on January 01, 2014, 08:26:55 PM
After counting up all the votes here and in PMs, the results are in.

Both races came down to the wire, each decided by only two votes. Your winners are Padraig Dooley and John Mayhugh.

Congrats, and thanks again to everyone for participating.  I'll be in touch to discuss prize deliveries.



Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Pete_Pittock on January 01, 2014, 08:45:48 PM
Quote from: Padraig Dooley on December 07, 2013, 06:27:57 PM
Lighthouse, Old Head of Kinsale, late October afternoon.

(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/pdools/A6204B63-C822-4237-8990-AC257640622D.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/pdools/media/A6204B63-C822-4237-8990-AC257640622D.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (WINNERS ANNOUNCED)
Post by: Jason Topp on January 01, 2014, 08:47:54 PM
3 and 2
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Pete_Pittock on January 01, 2014, 08:48:47 PM
Quote from: John Mayhugh on December 20, 2013, 12:54:44 PM
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s196/jmayhugh/ngla%20walker/749c0a2f-bb1c-4293-9108-30a27dd9183c_zps08f9c641.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/jmayhugh/media/ngla%20walker/749c0a2f-bb1c-4293-9108-30a27dd9183c_zps08f9c641.jpg.html)
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (WINNERS ANNOUNCED)
Post by: Mac Plumart on January 01, 2014, 09:04:14 PM
Two absolutely brilliant photos.

Thanks for sharing guys.

Sven, thanks for doing this thread.
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (WINNERS ANNOUNCED)
Post by: Connor Dougherty on January 02, 2014, 01:26:23 AM
Thanks Sven for doing this and congrats to the winners!

It was a lot of fun following Padraig Dooley's adventures this year on Instagram, and I would suggest that those who have Instagram follow this years winner. His username for those that don't know is @podged
Title: Re: THE OFFICIAL 2013 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD (WINNERS ANNOUNCED)
Post by: Padraig Dooley on January 02, 2014, 04:43:44 AM
Very pleasant surprise to wake up to. Especially given the high standard of the other photos.

Thanks very much for the votes. Thanks to Sven for putting the thread together.