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Title: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD - WINNER POSTED
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 07, 2014, 02:52:36 PM: That time of year again.

Welcome to the 2014 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 2014 (with the caveat that any photos from 2013 that were taken after last year's contest ended are admissible);

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, if they choose to participate.

Here's a link to last years contest for anyone feeling a bit nostalgic:

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,57384.0.html
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ian Andrew on December 07, 2014, 03:27:48 PM: Eden Course by Robert Thompson
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/1980212_705408052839372_1915104527166624511_o.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tim Martin on December 07, 2014, 03:48:51 PM: 16 Sleepy Hollow
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2r5f6tu.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Randy Thompson on December 07, 2014, 03:51:13 PM: 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);

Should be changed to 2014..
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 07, 2014, 03:53:20 PM: Quote from: Randy Thompson on December 07, 2014, 03:51:13 PM
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);

Should be changed to 2014..

Changed. Thanks for pointing it out.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 07, 2014, 04:05:14 PM: Any thought to having two categories, one for landscape and one for human interest? Capturing a landscape is different from the human interest element and is like comparing apples to thermometers.

EDIT: Just learned to read, so I read the rules, which answered my question, which leads me to this:

Any thought to allowing a submission into each category? What purpose does forcing someone to choose between landscape and human interest serve?
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: BCowan on December 07, 2014, 04:09:41 PM: Photo by James Haefner

#17green/18 tee @ Orchard Lake CC
(http://imageshack.com/a/img745/5568/xatMva.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Hines on December 07, 2014, 04:27:50 PM: #11 Black Mesa, early August morning, a little rough, but still fun.....

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2909/14622549529_7c607f2679_z.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Adrian_Stiff on December 07, 2014, 07:00:40 PM: 12th hole The Players Club - Stranahan Course
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e214/Adrian_Stiff/Stran-twelth-4_zps972679e5.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 07, 2014, 07:14:44 PM: Adrian,

Where's the picture from?
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bruce Wellmon on December 07, 2014, 07:18:01 PM: (http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad310/wellmond/2014/photo_zps9e7a4794.jpg) (http://s946.photobucket.com/user/wellmond/media/2014/photo_zps9e7a4794.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Daniel Jones on December 07, 2014, 07:34:16 PM: Sunset on Streamsong Red.

(http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j341/deej696/IMG_6580_zps12e80218.jpg) (http://s1081.photobucket.com/user/deej696/media/IMG_6580_zps12e80218.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 07, 2014, 09:32:54 PM: (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15972141535_a3596550e7_b.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Brandon Urban on December 07, 2014, 10:27:56 PM: It was a pretty special morning at Dismal River. #10 on the Red course.

(http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o603/burban77/Sunrise10Small_zpsc43ac5c2.jpg) (http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/burban77/media/Sunrise10Small_zpsc43ac5c2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tim Leahy on December 07, 2014, 10:46:26 PM: Quote from: Kyle Henderson on December 07, 2014, 09:32:54 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15972141535_a3596550e7_b.jpg)

Kyle, is that the Golf Club at Boulder Ridge in San Jose?
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matt Frey, PGA on December 07, 2014, 11:37:20 PM: (https://s3.amazonaws.com/PGAmagAmbassador/10432498_10101128595996853_4937763099248214752_n.jpg)

The Dr. Joseph Bausch and Atlantic City Country Club's resident fox on No. 8; Nov. 23, 2014.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Michael Whitaker on December 08, 2014, 02:14:21 AM: (http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--C84GE0PtJQ/VIVO_hP6GjI/AAAAAAAAJ7A/6ceLQZHAfAI/s2048-no/IMG_0143.JPG)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matt_Cohn on December 08, 2014, 03:07:13 AM: These won't win, but I like them.

First, my submission — the first time I've ever seen a "2 from the left" on a hole location sheet, on the 13th hole at Ancil Hoffman in Carmichael, CA.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/cohnhead72/GCA1_zpscb09711e.png)

Second, a submission on behalf of Chris Kane, for whom Cal Club raised the Aussie flag on the occasion of his visit last week.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/cohnhead72/GCA2_zps8e9f7e1f.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ed Tilley on December 08, 2014, 03:52:42 AM: (http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/edtilley/Royal%20North%20Devon/P1100789.jpg)

Royal North Devon in summary. Land movement, space, wind, and sheep.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Lukas Michel on December 08, 2014, 04:01:38 AM: Long time lurker, infrequent poster.

Made my first trip to Barnbougle last week. The both days we were there, the weather was rather dim until late afternoon when it turned magical. Certainly the best time to play golf and take photos.

Unfortunately it was taken on my phone, so there's something to be desired in terms of quality - but still I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. Photo is of the 17th at Barnbougle Dunes, a brilliant strong par 4.

(http://i.imgur.com/cZe12GN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/piOueQ6.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tom Kelly on December 08, 2014, 05:10:42 AM: Can I nominate any of the photos from Jon Cavalier's Myopia Hunt or Eastward Ho threads?!

Myopia;
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,59738.0.html

Eastward Ho;
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,59919.0.html

Anyway here's my favourite from 2014. It's not great quality as it's from my phone taken in the p!ssing rain during US Open qualifying at Walton Heath but it sums up a great day watching world class golf on a world class course and getting closer to the action than ever before.

(http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa363/TomKelly14/2014%20Instagram/IMG_20140526_183952_zpse22fbcca.jpg)
'Decisions.'
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Chris Roselle on December 08, 2014, 07:46:33 AM: (http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/croselle726/frenchlick_zps91d01b79.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/croselle726/media/frenchlick_zps91d01b79.jpg.html)

Sunrise before Round 3 of the USGA Men's State Team Championship at French Lick Resort (Pete Dye Course)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ally Mcintosh on December 08, 2014, 08:22:01 AM: Sunset at Crail... Halfway through a full round with only a 7-iron....

(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y468/mcintoshgolf/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/mcintoshgolf/media/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tim Bert on December 08, 2014, 09:05:44 AM: Not trying to win any prizes this year. Just thought this thread is a great place to memorialize one of the most affectionate cats I've known... I had great hope this cat would become a mainstay at Kingsley, but a home was found for it and so the cat's time at the club was very short.

Thanks to Bill Seitz's bag for providing the backdrop.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b189/timgolfpics/801859E4-48ED-4442-84E4-250EA9036945_zpsxascdcx8.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Dan Kelly on December 08, 2014, 11:12:31 AM: (http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w132/kellys17_photos/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/FCD53162-D77D-423C-B0A2-3A35A1A7E824_zpsmnm2xfva.jpg)

Woodhill Country Club, Wayzata, Minnesota, No. 11 (with Morgan Clawson, John Crowley, Shane Wright).

And just FYI: What Morgan and Shane were looking at, over in the right rough.

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w132/kellys17_photos/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/612C24F1-1903-445D-ABE9-8B47EE827C19_zpsma26xsqp.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Adam Lawrence on December 08, 2014, 11:45:41 AM: Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on December 08, 2014, 08:22:01 AM
Sunset at Crail... Halfway through a full round with only a 7-iron....

(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y468/mcintoshgolf/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/mcintoshgolf/media/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg.html)

If that was half way round you must have been shifting to get the rest in before dark...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Josh Bills on December 08, 2014, 11:48:19 AM: The 15th Hole at Dismal River Club - White Course. So many great photos of both the White and Red Courses, but loved the look of this par 3. An amazing place!

(http://i1344.photobucket.com/albums/p643/jrbgolfs/4e2d4a15-220e-423d-846e-e9c4bbb09fe4_zpsaca7c124.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ally Mcintosh on December 08, 2014, 11:49:17 AM: Quote from: Adam Lawrence on December 08, 2014, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on December 08, 2014, 08:22:01 AM
Sunset at Crail... Halfway through a full round with only a 7-iron....

(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y468/mcintoshgolf/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/mcintoshgolf/media/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg.html)

If that was half way round you must have been shifting to get the rest in before dark...

1 hour 55 for the round I think Adam...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 08, 2014, 02:08:38 PM: Quote from: Kyle Henderson on December 07, 2014, 09:32:54 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15972141535_a3596550e7_b.jpg)

D*** you Kyle. Your posts always discourage me from posting anything. Someday you are going to get old and find you have to much on your plate to be taking the time to find the perfect image to shoot. :P

;)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill_McBride on December 08, 2014, 02:10:56 PM: Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on December 08, 2014, 11:49:17 AM
Quote from: Adam Lawrence on December 08, 2014, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on December 08, 2014, 08:22:01 AM
Sunset at Crail... Halfway through a full round with only a 7-iron....

(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y468/mcintoshgolf/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/mcintoshgolf/media/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg.html)

If that was half way round you must have been shifting to get the rest in before dark...

1 hour 55 for the round I think Adam...

That's 14.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: PCCraig on December 08, 2014, 02:17:39 PM: (https://sites.google.com/site/patccraig/_/rsrc/1412200418543/10-and-11/10%20looking%20back.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mac Plumart on December 08, 2014, 02:58:41 PM: (http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/joellahrman/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/joellahrman/media/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Dan Kelly on December 08, 2014, 03:12:47 PM: Quote from: Mac Plumart on December 08, 2014, 02:58:41 PM
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/joellahrman/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/joellahrman/media/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg.html)

+1

Thanks, Mac.

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In case you missed the background of this picture, see http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60017.0.html (http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60017.0.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Topp on December 08, 2014, 03:18:28 PM: This is a course on St. Lucia. Quality is impacted by the use of my phone but the light is nice:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/jasontopp/StLuciaGolf-11_zps9c528c76.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Lloyd on December 08, 2014, 03:19:39 PM: these are some amazing pictures. i like the animal theme represented in many of them. hopefully a lot more pics will be posted -- this is always one of the best threads of the year. if forced to pick one i'd go with the "sunset at crail" pic but it's a tough pick to make.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Lloyd on December 08, 2014, 03:34:48 PM: Here is another animal-themed pic that is nowhere near the quality of these others, but is still a pretty cool picture... golfer and his caddy.

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f35/mwlloyd/f9957ee3-ce8c-4e7e-805c-ee8476747e31_zps7e573434.jpg?t=1418070827)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 08, 2014, 04:50:02 PM: Great call Mac.

This year the winners of the contest have the option to forego a prize and instead I'll make a donation to the fund for Ted's son.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 08, 2014, 04:53:04 PM: (http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/bokuhan_hagaromo/IMG_0202_zpse2a3aa3f.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/bokuhan_hagaromo/media/IMG_0202_zpse2a3aa3f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Cavalier on December 08, 2014, 05:01:31 PM: .
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 08, 2014, 06:37:48 PM: I'm just happy Larry Lambrecht isn't on GCA...gives the rest of us lensers a shot at glory.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Terry Lavin on December 08, 2014, 06:39:39 PM: Quote from: Mac Plumart on December 08, 2014, 02:58:41 PM
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/joellahrman/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/joellahrman/media/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg.html)

A sad, yet inspirational, slam dunk.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tim Martin on December 08, 2014, 06:54:30 PM: Quote from: Terry Lavin on December 08, 2014, 06:39:39 PM
Quote from: Mac Plumart on December 08, 2014, 02:58:41 PM
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/joellahrman/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/joellahrman/media/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg.html)

A sad, yet inspirational, slam dunk.

Well said Judge
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Padraig Dooley on December 08, 2014, 06:58:21 PM: Lahinch Goats at sunset

(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/pdools/140.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/pdools/media/140.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Daniel Jones on December 08, 2014, 07:02:02 PM: Quote from: Padraig Dooley on December 08, 2014, 06:58:21 PM
Lahinch Goats at sunset

(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/pdools/140.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/pdools/media/140.jpg.html)

:o Wow! Well done.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 08, 2014, 07:07:36 PM: Quote from: Padraig Dooley on December 08, 2014, 06:58:21 PM
Lahinch Goats at sunset

Lahinch goats throwing side-eye
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sean McCue on December 08, 2014, 07:40:09 PM: Quote from: Ronald Montesano on December 08, 2014, 07:07:36 PM
Quote from: Padraig Dooley on December 08, 2014, 06:58:21 PM
Lahinch Goats at sunset

Lahinch goats throwing side-eye

And the winner is...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JLahrman on December 08, 2014, 08:28:54 PM: Quote from: Sven Nilsen on December 08, 2014, 04:50:02 PM
Great call Mac.

This year the winners of the contest have the option to forego a prize and instead I'll make a donation to the fund for Ted's son.

No pressure but that would be great. I sent in a modest contribution today.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: BHoover on December 08, 2014, 10:24:10 PM: My near ace on #13 at Kingsley (ask Howard Riefs and Michael Wharton-Palmer how impressive it was!);

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag410/hooverbd/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg) (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/hooverbd/media/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Eric Smith on December 08, 2014, 10:27:04 PM: (http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/rednorman/5th%20Major/bf17338d-e595-4dda-b4ce-35ec6f5796c2_zps7e9f80a6.jpg?t=1418071091)
4 Dismal River (White)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Bourgeois on December 08, 2014, 10:44:57 PM: (http://psychobunny.smugmug.com/photos/i-Qfcm7WX/0/XL/i-Qfcm7WX-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Peter Pallotta on December 08, 2014, 11:07:33 PM: Outstanding, gents - thanks for sharing.

All things considered, my fav so far is Brandon's #10 at Dismal Red.

To paraphrase a line from Field of Dreams: Is this Heaven? No - It's Nebraska.

Peter
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matt_Cohn on December 09, 2014, 01:28:03 AM: Can we please implement the Cohn Rule that every picture of a golf hole must note the course and hole number?! ;D
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Wall on December 09, 2014, 03:58:51 AM: Himalayan Golf Course - 5th hole. January 2014

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/readingburnley/SAM_1246.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/readingburnley/media/SAM_1246.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Wiggett on December 09, 2014, 04:05:35 AM: Quote from: GJ Bailey on December 08, 2014, 04:53:04 PM
(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/bokuhan_hagaromo/IMG_0202_zpse2a3aa3f.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/bokuhan_hagaromo/media/IMG_0202_zpse2a3aa3f.jpg.html)

Yes, nice photo of Mr. Boon GJ ;)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Emil Weber on December 09, 2014, 05:16:48 AM: Some great photos so far. My favourites are Barnbougle by Lukas and the goats at Lahinch.

I'll throw in my brother crackin one down the 3rd/12th at Durness in most northerly northern Scotland. Certainly among a handful of the most magic golfing days in my life... **edited* into the black/white version*

(http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/HarryFlarry/P103010123-2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tom Kelly on December 09, 2014, 05:29:15 AM: Quote from: Jon Cavalier on December 08, 2014, 05:01:31 PM
.

Had second thoughts on which photo you wanted to win the prize with?

Any of them will do...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jeremy Broom on December 09, 2014, 09:28:36 AM: (http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f222/jbpro1/jbpro_zpse7cbefb4.jpg)

2014 was a special year for me professionally.

JB
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Pearce on December 09, 2014, 09:43:02 AM: Quote from: Adam Lawrence on December 08, 2014, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: Ally Mcintosh on December 08, 2014, 08:22:01 AM
Sunset at Crail... Halfway through a full round with only a 7-iron....

(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y468/mcintoshgolf/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/mcintoshgolf/media/P1030102_zps36fa4586.jpg.html)

If that was half way round you must have been shifting to get the rest in before dark...
That's taken from the 14th tee.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sean McCue on December 09, 2014, 10:10:55 AM: (http://thumbnails110.imagebam.com/37085/ede207370843034.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/ede207370843034)

The Country Club at Castle Pines #10
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 09, 2014, 10:23:57 AM: Wanted to add in the information for Ted Cahill's son's Education Trust as posted by George in Brian's thread. Instead of prizes this year, if the winners so elect, donations will be made to the fund on behalf of the GCA Community.

For all those that enjoy this annual thread, please consider making a donation.

Memorials can be made to:

Bank of America
Ryan Robert Cahill Education Trust
c/o Margaret Bottorff
2005 Rochester Ct.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 09, 2014, 10:55:37 AM: Quote from: Jeremy Broom on December 09, 2014, 09:28:36 AM

2014 was a special year for me professionally.

JB

Ian Andrew, Kevin Lynch and I know this view, Jeremy. That's a terrific photo.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 12:05:36 PM: This was tough. Here's my submission - 18th at Eastward Ho!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7565/15983888352_4015c573fb_c.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: John Kavanaugh on December 09, 2014, 12:07:09 PM: Quote from: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 12:05:36 PM
This was tough. Here's my submission - 18th at Eastward Ho!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7565/15983888352_4015c573fb_c.jpg)

That pic could be on a cover of a book on how not to present a course.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Thomas Dai on December 09, 2014, 12:23:21 PM: 17th green at Dunfanaghy photographed from the beachside footpath behind the green near the village. Bliss.
Atb

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s661/thomasdai/P1010514_zpsf05c06c9.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 12:59:22 PM: Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 09, 2014, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 12:05:36 PM
This was tough. Here's my submission - 18th at Eastward Ho!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7565/15983888352_4015c573fb_c.jpg)

That pic could be on a cover of a book on how not to present a course.

Excellent idea. Here, I got you started. Make sure I get my royalties.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15984191862_9eaa314e5d_z.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 09, 2014, 01:16:30 PM: Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha

Fantastic...send me an autographed copy.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 09, 2014, 01:33:53 PM: Quote from: Brian Hoover on December 08, 2014, 10:24:10 PM
My near ace on #13 at Kingsley (ask Howard Riefs and Michael Wharton-Palmer how impressive it was!);

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag410/hooverbd/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg) (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/hooverbd/media/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg.html)

Validated. Not a bad tee shot on a par 4.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Lloyd on December 09, 2014, 03:15:02 PM: i think maybe we've overlooked a gem -- since none of us took this photo it doesn't qualify of course:

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/12/08/23D0DEAE00000578-2864673-image-a-58_1418007301585.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Lloyd on December 09, 2014, 03:16:31 PM: Quote from: Howard Riefs on December 09, 2014, 01:33:53 PM
Quote from: Brian Hoover on December 08, 2014, 10:24:10 PM
My near ace on #13 at Kingsley (ask Howard Riefs and Michael Wharton-Palmer how impressive it was!);

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag410/hooverbd/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg) (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/hooverbd/media/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg.html)

Validated. Not a bad tee shot on a par 4.

wow that's an amazing tee shot on that hole. especially where the pin placement was that day. it's hard enough to hold a pitch shot near that location, let alone a drive.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Chris DeToro on December 09, 2014, 03:35:43 PM: Quote from: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 12:05:36 PM
This was tough. Here's my submission - 18th at Eastward Ho!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7565/15983888352_4015c573fb_c.jpg)

Great picture!
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jason Topp on December 09, 2014, 04:33:33 PM: Quote from: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 12:59:22 PM

Excellent idea. Here, I got you started. Make sure I get my royalties.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15984191862_9eaa314e5d_z.jpg)

Is that rough on the left or an out and back cut of fairway? I cannot tell.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Brent Belote on December 09, 2014, 04:39:41 PM: (http://C:\Users\v090614\Desktop\Bayonne.JPM)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 04:45:32 PM: Quote from: Jason Topp on December 09, 2014, 04:33:33 PM

Is that rough on the left or an out and back cut of fairway? I cannot tell.

It's an out and back cut fairway. Here's a clearer view of the fairway cut - it extends all the way out past the left bunkers.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5612/15603661818_5b14625ffa_c.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: John Kavanaugh on December 09, 2014, 05:12:54 PM: This reminds me of the famous Ballyneal photoblurb inferring it was an oceanside resort. Seeing is no longer believing.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Rob Marshall on December 09, 2014, 05:47:26 PM: Quote from: Padraig Dooley on December 08, 2014, 06:58:21 PM
Lahinch Goats at sunset

(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/pdools/140.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/pdools/media/140.jpg.html)

I was disappointed that the goats weren't out when I played Lahinch. Nice picture.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Keith OHalloran on December 09, 2014, 05:59:11 PM: Quote from: Mac Plumart on December 08, 2014, 02:58:41 PM
(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/joellahrman/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/joellahrman/media/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg.html)

Some great photos of golf holes, but this would get my vote, as it reminds me how insignificant golf can really be.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Garland Bayley on December 09, 2014, 06:09:17 PM: Since we are talking near holes-in-one, this is my tee shot on 14 at Royal Porthcawl on my first 18 of the day. It ran to the right edge of the hole and lipped out to 18" on the left. On the second 18, my friend Bob who has played Kings Putter with me a couple of times asked me what I hit the first time around. He then also chose his 8 iron and hit the shot running right at the hole. It hit the left edge and lipped out just to the right. I guess the difference is he's right handed, and I'm left handed. ;)

(http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/bokuhan_hagaromo/IMG_0052_zpsa11c0a4d.jpg) (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/bokuhan_hagaromo/media/IMG_0052_zpsa11c0a4d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Pavy on December 09, 2014, 07:23:15 PM: (https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7494/15986883275_ffd709c175_o.jpg)

A 30m pitch to the 4th green at my course with a Night Golf ball. Long exposure. The appearance of the ball flight having dashes is due to the rotation of the ball and the fact that the Night Golf balls aren't illuminated evenly.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Cavalier on December 09, 2014, 07:44:49 PM: Quote from: Mark Pavy on December 09, 2014, 07:23:15 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7494/15986883275_ffd709c175_o.jpg)

A 30m pitch to the 4th green at my course with a Night Golf ball. Long exposure. The appearance of the ball flight having dashes is due to the rotation of the ball and the fact that the Night Golf balls aren't illuminated evenly.

Awesome.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Andrew Loverock on December 10, 2014, 09:15:46 AM: (https://loverockgolfdesignblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/2014-11-09-08-40-561.png)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 10, 2014, 12:25:24 PM: I've played with this image time and again in photoshop, but in the end, I submitted it in its beautiful originality. It's one of the calmest places I know, the 14th hole at Tobacco Road. The image was shot on a February morning, after a delay and a visit to a local diner called (I believe) Jim's Restaurant.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/poty2014_2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kevin_Reilly on December 10, 2014, 12:40:34 PM: Quote from: Brent Belote on December 09, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
(http://C:\Users\v090614\Desktop\Bayonne.JPM)

Brent, set up a free account on photobucket.com, and then follow these instructions (my low-budget instructional video) to post a picture here.

http://youtu.be/_wgmPR4TtrE
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ken Fry on December 10, 2014, 12:57:55 PM: Quote from: Brian Hoover on December 08, 2014, 10:24:10 PM
My near ace on #13 at Kingsley (ask Howard Riefs and Michael Wharton-Palmer how impressive it was!);

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag410/hooverbd/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg) (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/hooverbd/media/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg.html)

I can't believe no one has asked:

Did you make the putt Brian??

Ken
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JLahrman on December 10, 2014, 01:08:17 PM: Quote from: Ken Fry on December 10, 2014, 12:57:55 PM
I can't believe no one has asked:

Did you make the putt Brian??

Ken

I was going to say "Easy par from there!"

I don't think it beats my near-birdie on #13 after hitting a banana drive down into the 12th fairway.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Chris DeToro on December 10, 2014, 01:13:59 PM: I like the animals on the golf course especially the goats. Where was this picture taken?

Quote from: Andrew Loverock on December 10, 2014, 09:15:46 AM
(https://loverockgolfdesignblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/2014-11-09-08-40-561.png)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 10, 2014, 01:56:51 PM: Serious Suggestion: Since GCA doesn't do advertising, how would people react if Ran were to take your pictures and use them for a calendar?

Not that I'm speaking on behalf of Ran, obviously. But it was just a thought which came to mind and I find myself typing it.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Andrew Loverock on December 10, 2014, 02:00:08 PM: Quote from: Chris DeToro on December 10, 2014, 01:13:59 PM
I like the animals on the golf course especially the goats. Where was this picture taken?

Quote from: Andrew Loverock on December 10, 2014, 09:15:46 AM
(https://loverockgolfdesignblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/2014-11-09-08-40-561.png)

It was taken on the 5th hole at Brora in Scotland. There were sheep too, but they were less friendly.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Essig on December 10, 2014, 02:16:46 PM: Quote from: Paul Gray on December 10, 2014, 01:56:51 PM
Serious Suggestion: Since GCA doesn't do advertising, how would people react if Ran were to take your pictures and use them for a calendar?

Not that I'm speaking on behalf of Ran, obviously. But it was just a thought which came to mind and I find myself typing it.

I think that is a great idea, but it is Ran's and the photographers' decision.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Cavalier on December 10, 2014, 02:17:26 PM: Quote from: Ronald Montesano on December 10, 2014, 12:25:24 PM
've played with this image time and again in photoshop, but in the end, I submitted it in its beautiful originality. It's one of the calmest places I know, the 14th hole at Tobacco Road. The image was shot on a February morning, after a delay and a visit to a local diner called (I believe) Jim's Restaurant.

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/poty2014_2.jpg)

Great shot and a great place to stand over a golf ball.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 02:21:48 PM: A calendar is a great idea, these pics take so long to load on my dial up connection.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Keith OHalloran on December 10, 2014, 02:31:54 PM: This could go on the Best Moments of 2014 thread, but here is a photo of Mike Benham walking to the 10th Green at Sand Hills in the evening with the moon in the sky,

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Kohalloran/Benham_zps8e492369.jpg) (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/Kohalloran/media/Benham_zps8e492369.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 10, 2014, 05:45:27 PM: Quote from: Ken Fry on December 10, 2014, 12:57:55 PM

I can't believe no one has asked:

Did you make the putt Brian??

Ken

Yes. Additionally, he also made a 16 footer for another eagle on #13 earlier in the day.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joe Bausch on December 10, 2014, 08:22:44 PM: Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 02:21:48 PM
A calendar is a great idea, these pics take so long to load on my dial up connection.

Upgrade to the 14.4k baud rate modem JaKa. I did so with my new Duo 230 and all is good.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: BHoover on December 10, 2014, 08:26:28 PM: Quote from: Ken Fry on December 10, 2014, 12:57:55 PM
Quote from: Brian Hoover on December 08, 2014, 10:24:10 PM
My near ace on #13 at Kingsley (ask Howard Riefs and Michael Wharton-Palmer how impressive it was!);

(http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag410/hooverbd/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg) (http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/hooverbd/media/C683B1D6-28A5-441D-B62A-FA064961CFF5_zpsnszrlige.jpg.html)

I can't believe no one has asked:

Did you make the putt Brian??

Ken

Well, because you asked, yes. I played the hole four times, drove the green three times and played it in 5 under (two eagles, a birdie and a par).
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 08:27:24 PM: Quote from: Joe Bausch on December 10, 2014, 08:22:44 PM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 02:21:48 PM
A calendar is a great idea, these pics take so long to load on my dial up connection.

Upgrade to the 14.4k baud rate modem JaKa. I did so with my new Duo 230 and all is good.

Sorry, somehow a post from 1995 found it's way back. Remember when people would complain about picture size? Yea, about the same time people quit using calendars.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Bourgeois on December 10, 2014, 08:32:24 PM: Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 08:27:24 PM
Yea, about the same time people quit using calendars.

Not calendars with corgis, though.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: RJ_Daley on December 10, 2014, 10:27:45 PM: Didn't I hear the Stewarts took down the old cabin some years ago at TR? Some great stories about that old cabin going back to depression era and prohibition.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 10, 2014, 11:35:27 PM: Quote from: Tim Leahy on December 07, 2014, 10:46:26 PM
Quote from: Kyle Henderson on December 07, 2014, 09:32:54 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15972141535_a3596550e7_b.jpg)

Kyle, is that the Golf Club at Boulder Ridge in San Jose?

Correct. Well deduced!
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 10, 2014, 11:42:37 PM: Quote from: GJ Bailey on December 08, 2014, 02:08:38 PM
Quote from: Kyle Henderson on December 07, 2014, 09:32:54 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15972141535_a3596550e7_b.jpg)

D*** you Kyle. Your posts always discourage me from posting anything. Someday you are going to get old and find you have to much on your plate to be taking the time to find the perfect image to shoot. :P

;)

That's very kind of you to complain, Sir B. I assure you, my infant twin boys are surpassing my wife as obstacles to getting out on the golf course. You should also note that I have yet to win any prizes for my images on GCA (except for a copy of the new CG, of course ;))

You can submit this photo I took of #17 at Spanish Bay and pretend it's one of yours for the purposes of this contest, if you like, so long as Ted's son gets the prize.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7536/15372904784_e4bbdc1866_b.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 11, 2014, 03:57:49 AM: Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 08:27:24 PM
Quote from: Joe Bausch on December 10, 2014, 08:22:44 PM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 02:21:48 PM
A calendar is a great idea, these pics take so long to load on my dial up connection.

Upgrade to the 14.4k baud rate modem JaKa. I did so with my new Duo 230 and all is good.

Sorry, somehow a post from 1995 found it's way back. Remember when people would complain about picture size? Yea, about the same time people quit using calendars.

Nonsense.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 11, 2014, 05:41:56 AM: Quote from: Brian_S on December 11, 2014, 04:50:46 AM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 08:27:24 PM
Quote from: Joe Bausch on December 10, 2014, 08:22:44 PM
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 10, 2014, 02:21:48 PM
A calendar is a great idea, these pics take so long to load on my dial up connection.

Upgrade to the 14.4k baud rate modem JaKa. I did so with my new Duo 230 and all is good.

Sorry, somehow a post from 1995 found it's way back. Remember when people would complain about picture size? Yea, about the same time people quit using calendars.

That is priceless. I didn't realise the internet was that sophisticated in 1995 to actually have golf discussion boards!

We're just too young to remember. ;D
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: John Kavanaugh on December 11, 2014, 09:13:38 AM: We've been doing this a long time. I don't recall the exact year I became obsessed with the internet but find it no small coincidence that my last child was born in 1995. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_message_boards
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joel_Stewart on December 11, 2014, 05:10:15 PM: He doesn't post on the discussion group anymore so I'll nominate Ran Morrissett for the photo at Los Angeles CC.

(http://www.golfclubatlas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/LACC3t.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tim Bert on December 11, 2014, 06:29:56 PM: Quote from: John Kavanaugh on December 11, 2014, 09:13:38 AM
We've been doing this a long time. I don't recall the exact year I became obsessed with the internet but find it no small coincidence that my last child was born in 1995. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_message_boards

Am I the only one that would prefer Wikipedia move to advertising banners as opposed to the annoying pop up messages begging for money?
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark McKeever on December 12, 2014, 08:14:15 AM: Here is my entry from 15 at Wissahickon shortly after it opened this year. :)

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2nsp2es.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 04:46:53 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img673/559/NOh38V.jpg)

We'll call this my official entry. Try to name the course or even the location.
Those who know it (and you know who you are), kindly hold back.
Ultimately, the answer may surprise you.

More photos from the year to follow.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 04:52:55 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img538/5500/AQAdlp.jpg)

I took this two days ago at Sewailo Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona.
The course is a mixture of agony and or ecstasy.
This crater-scape could be either.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 04:55:19 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img674/4415/gji7rV.jpg)

And this could be agony or ecstasy, as well, depending on how your feel about 3.5 million dollar water features
on a 33 million dollar desert golf course filled with flowers and artificial streams.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 04:56:57 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img674/1449/hXEOfL.jpg)

I love golf in the desert. Gotta' be careful when chasing those lost balls, however.
There is Golf in the Kingdom. This is Golf in the Cacti.
Shot this at La Paloma on Tuesday.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 05:01:41 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img633/5483/exz7Q8.jpg)

This is La Paloma, as well. 1st hole on the
Ridge Course, just before sunset. Was
able to coax some color from the RAW image.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kevin_Reilly on December 12, 2014, 05:06:13 PM: Quote from: Joel_Stewart on December 11, 2014, 05:10:15 PM
He doesn't post on the discussion group anymore so I'll nominate Ran Morrissett for the photo at Los Angeles CC.

That's a great picture...I think Geoff took most of the photos on that tour, so I wonder if he should get the credit.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 05:08:44 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img538/7750/v8e2tn.jpg)

Mountain golf is completely different...just as treacherous when you miss a fairway,
but with a completely different feel.

I've been trying to beta good image of the 12th at Coyote Moon for several years.
As you can see here, even a 14mm lens barely captures all of it.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 05:11:39 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img538/4349/NHRcvW.jpg)

Okay, finally, the 14th at Coyote Moon. This is a short par-4, usually an iron, uphill into a narrow fairway, then left for your 2nd, across the creek, into a picturesque and shallow green.

Got this shot while standing on the bridge. Had the camera on a pole some 20 feet in the air.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 12, 2014, 05:15:56 PM: Wayne, can you give it an [img=800] tag so that it fits in the window and eliminates the scroll bar?
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 05:23:05 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img673/1956/YCeVyd.jpg)

More alpine flavor...the 17th at Edgewood, Tahoe.
This is one of the only holes on the course that does not play left to right.
Good thing...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 07:53:31 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img903/329/MyEWq3.jpg)

Edgewood's 17th from the front, at about 20 feet up.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 07:55:33 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img11/74/zp4o.jpg)

Old School tools on the Tunnel Nine at Banff Springs.

Rent a set...take a trip back in time.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 07:58:10 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img538/5246/b9VgGD.jpg)

18th at Gray's Crossing near Truckee, California.
Split fairway and 600+ yards.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 08:02:23 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img909/6669/Zqz1bv.jpg)

Let's finish closer to my home in the San Francisco Bay area.
Lake Merced.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 08:04:32 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img540/1503/KGTX9d.jpg)

This par-3 at Lake Merced has much of what I look for in a golf image...
Clean
Elevated
Clear view of the flag
Contrasting color
And....no people

Most of the time, people date images.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 08:06:59 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img661/3716/uow96m.jpg)

...but not always. This is the 11th at my home course, Richmond Country Club.
It's a parkland course...a tour stop in the 40's and 50's.
A bit dated, just like its members, but we like the place and I like these guys in particular.

It's a moment...one repeated week after week for them.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 08:08:45 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img674/7225/Yms4oy.jpg)

Here is RCC's 7th...235 yards, downhill, par-3.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 08:10:13 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img674/2082/Cy0ctp.jpg)

Old bones. Big bones. This is RCC's par-5, 13th.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 08:11:40 PM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img673/941/CDGPXP.jpg)

Thanks for looking and letting me share, gents.
I hope you liked some of them.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Guy Nicholson on December 12, 2014, 08:36:55 PM: Sunset from the patio at Cabot Links.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8588/15388471933_557c04e883_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/prPWzB)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Duncan Cheslett on December 12, 2014, 10:49:09 PM: A winter view across the 13th green towards the clubhouse at Reddish Vale.

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/dantovey/moodya_zpsbf9e39c5.jpg) (http://s247.photobucket.com/user/dantovey/media/moodya_zpsbf9e39c5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Mollica on December 13, 2014, 06:32:29 AM: A shot from a round I played in March, on the course at Ratho. A working sheep farm, and reputedly the site of Australia's oldest golf course. The course is only playable part of the year, and the fairways are the menu for the grazing sheep, with many greens protected by little chicken wire fences.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004369_zpsfe344ec0.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/tgfkiteboy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004369_zpsfe344ec0.jpg.html)

As an aside - this was the scene on the 8th tee (mid-iron par 3), with a typical Australian flavor greeting those about to play. The challenge - ignore the flapping laundry by the veranda out of image to the left, hit past a dunny (small outside toilet) over a fence, over the sheep, avoid the old antenna, stay left of the shed and hope you end up on the right side of the barbed wire fence up near the green.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004349_zps4a6bd589.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/tgfkiteboy/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004349_zps4a6bd589.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 13, 2014, 07:22:29 AM: No words in affiliation do this photo and description justice. That's a fantastic line of charm (or is it instinct?) Thank you, Matthew.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JBovay on December 13, 2014, 07:36:07 AM: High Hole (in), St. Andrews

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZixLnmweNW4/VCCSPO0KCxI/AAAAAAAAJKU/6qjUb3pqlQI/s800/IMG_5599.JPG)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Stewart Abramson on December 13, 2014, 08:59:28 AM: Two from rounds that cost $20 or less

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8624/15825226019_99086bff78_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q7qqmt)
Fore! The Wizard #18 fairway w flock of sea gulls (https://flic.kr/p/q7qqmt)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7499/15825227889_3d8388bf48_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q7qqUH)
Palisades #2 par 3 at sunrise (https://flic.kr/p/q7qqUH)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ruediger Meyer on December 13, 2014, 11:24:28 AM: Obviously Pebble Beach 7th Hole. It's not very original to post a picture of one of the most iconic holes in golf, but I just love how it looks in black and white on a foggy day on the Monterey Peninsula. That I almost hit the flagstick moments before made it even more memorable to me.

(http://kontinental-verschiebung.de/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DSC02285_small.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Thomas Dai on December 13, 2014, 01:27:31 PM: Matthew,

Ratho looks a bit to well manicured - try Machynlleth! :)

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s661/thomasdai/P1020114_zps4aaff113.jpg)

atb
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bret Lawrence on December 14, 2014, 02:44:46 PM: Winchester Country Club-
View from behind the 10th green. The 8th hole is on the left. The 11th (foreground) and the 14th (background) are on the right.
(http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/ag323/bretjlawrence/Winchester10_zps7babe008.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tom Yost on December 14, 2014, 09:28:36 PM: (http://www.teejaywhy.com/jpegs/IMG_2649w.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Sander on December 14, 2014, 10:13:34 PM: Ballyneal's 15th a little after 5 a.m.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img909/6924/aVMffw.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Duncan Cheslett on December 15, 2014, 12:51:35 AM: There's clearly a pot of gold at Reddish Vale!

(http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/dantovey/10341938_10203343164433683_5014778600002745528_n_zps7a5d6bc8.jpg) (http://s247.photobucket.com/user/dantovey/media/10341938_10203343164433683_5014778600002745528_n_zps7a5d6bc8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sean_A on December 15, 2014, 12:58:37 PM: Cleeve Cloud's 16th as seen from just in front of the 15th tee.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/seanrobertarble/Cleeve%20Hill%20GC/009_zpsfbed1dd1.jpg) (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff114/seanrobertarble/Cleeve%20Hill%20GC/009_zpsfbed1dd1.jpg)

Ciao
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: RJ_Daley on December 15, 2014, 01:29:43 PM: I lifted this one from Matthew's photobucket roll of others from Ratho in Bothwell:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004431_zpsd3cae440.jpg)

"Crikey, she's a little beauty mate"... as a famous Aussie used to say on his TV show.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: David_Tepper on December 15, 2014, 01:35:56 PM: Stewart A. -

Great pic of the sea gulls!

DT
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Thomas Dai on December 15, 2014, 03:29:48 PM: Quote from: RJ_Daley on December 15, 2014, 01:29:43 PM
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004431_zpsd3cae440.jpg)
I can still recall a relative of this chap slithering past my toes on a path through some scrubland just off the Great Ocean Road. Never been so scared. No idea what kind it was but I've never run so fast as afterwards in my life. Give me a fast downhill, downwind, left-to-right foot putt anytime!
Atb
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 16, 2014, 02:43:10 AM: (http://imageshack.com/a/img905/8877/0YI3nA.jpg)

Practice Green and Clubhouse, RCC, Richmond, Ca.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Petersen on December 16, 2014, 05:11:20 PM: Quote from: Wayne_Freedman on December 12, 2014, 04:55:19 PM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img674/4415/gji7rV.jpg)

And this could be agony or ecstasy, as well, depending on how your feel about 3.5 million dollar water features
on a 33 million dollar desert golf course filled with flowers and artificial streams.

My tap-in birdie makes me learn toward ecstasy, but it's sure an oddball finishing hole on an oddball course.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Matthew Petersen on December 16, 2014, 05:15:13 PM: My entry is not up to the calibre of most photos on the thread, but it reminds me of a nice moment. Not a flashy or much-discussed course, and one of the least flashy holes on this course, I suspect:

(http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x356/matthew823/IMG_11282_zps23d3ed3a.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kevin_D on December 17, 2014, 08:36:34 AM: It's too hard to choose from the courses I played this year (and better photos were taken by others of the more famous courses anyway), so I will have to go with my favorite from this past weekend: the approach at #8 at Mountain Lake ("Raynor"), with #9 ("Short") in the background.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RT9OHd1L5GI/VI4D4jjMPbI/AAAAAAAAGPs/SI_TY4HGnZQ/w1167-h875-no/Mountain%2BLake%2B2014%2B-%2B49)

Merry Christmas everyone.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: jonathan_becker on December 17, 2014, 09:02:30 AM: ....
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Chuck Glowacki on December 17, 2014, 10:20:42 AM: hey I know that place.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Alan Ritchie on December 18, 2014, 05:35:06 PM: (http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q569/alanritchie1873/IMG_0744_zps30e8f72f.jpg) (http://s1164.photobucket.com/user/alanritchie1873/media/IMG_0744_zps30e8f72f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Patrick_Mucci on December 19, 2014, 11:07:34 PM: Quote from: Chuck Glowacki on December 17, 2014, 10:20:42 AM

hey I know that place.

Chuck,

I can't wait until Spring when I can resume your mentoring.

I'm confident that you'll graduate from MIT with my assistance. ;D

Don't forget to give my best to the Secretary General.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Patrick_Mucci on December 20, 2014, 12:09:09 AM: Quote from: RJ_Daley on December 15, 2014, 01:29:43 PM

RJ,

That's a mini-CM.

Two photos of real snakes will be posted shortly.

I should have taken a picture of the large alligator sunning himself on the fairway bank on # 8 Blue.

I tried to get him to move, but, he didn't budge an inch.

I got the message.

He wasn't letting me play through.

I lifted this one from Matthew's photobucket roll of others from Ratho in Bothwell:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004431_zpsd3cae440.jpg)

"Crikey, she's a little beauty mate"... as a famous Aussie used to say on his TV show.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Chuck Glowacki on December 20, 2014, 04:38:21 AM: Patrick, I sit at the feet of the master
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Guy Nicholson on December 20, 2014, 11:08:49 AM: Those mountains are remarkable, Alan ...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 20, 2014, 11:13:29 AM: Quote from: Patrick_Mucci on December 20, 2014, 12:09:09 AM
Quote from: RJ_Daley on December 15, 2014, 01:29:43 PM

RJ,

That's a mini-CM.

Two photos of real snakes will be posted shortly.

I should have taken a picture of the large alligator sunning himself on the fairway bank on # 8 Blue.

I tried to get him to move, but, he didn't budge an inch.

I got the message.

He wasn't letting me play through.

I lifted this one from Matthew's photobucket roll of others from Ratho in Bothwell:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/tgfkiteboy/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_004431_zpsd3cae440.jpg)

"Crikey, she's a little beauty mate"... as a famous Aussie used to say on his TV show.

Really, who takes their butler with them on to the golf course? ::) ;D
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Keith Cutten on December 20, 2014, 12:30:43 PM: Shinnecock Hills - Hole No. 16

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7563/15444672373_880cbf7bf1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pwMZ1H)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Jon Cavalier on December 20, 2014, 12:35:53 PM: Quote from: Keith Cutten on December 20, 2014, 12:30:43 PM
Shinnecock Hills - Hole No. 16

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7563/15444672373_880cbf7bf1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pwMZ1H)

Beautiful. Great shot.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Keith Cutten on December 20, 2014, 12:58:17 PM: National Golf Links of America - Hole No. 4 (Redan)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/15445093773_4c8dc071df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pwQ9he)

(not for the contest, but just because...)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 20, 2014, 05:06:22 PM: Playing through at Pebble Beach

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7578/15880149389_4650be99fe_c.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Alan Ritchie on December 20, 2014, 05:27:57 PM: Quote from: Guy Nicholson on December 20, 2014, 11:08:49 AM
Those mountains are remarkable, Alan ...
they are indeed guy!
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Pavy on December 20, 2014, 06:12:56 PM: lol

Is it remarkable or is it only close to remarkable?

This is definitely remarkable!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7543/16040865556_f306659e88_o.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Alan Ritchie on December 20, 2014, 06:54:57 PM: touché mark
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Don Jordan on December 21, 2014, 01:14:19 AM: This is a photo of the redevelopment of our course, the 5th green on the right and the new 6th tee on the left restoring it to a par 5.

(http://i.imgur.com/lUawEEcl.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 21, 2014, 06:40:46 AM: Brian,

Really good picture.

And as someone that has only recently attempted to take pictures on the course and similarly has nothing to hand other than a phone, you've done far better than me!
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 21, 2014, 07:11:38 AM: Brian,

Sounds like you're having it tough being back home!
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 21, 2014, 02:12:26 PM: Feeling lazy so I'm going to extend the entry deadline to the 27th. We'll do the voting after that.

Sven
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 21, 2014, 06:32:15 PM: I'm sticking with my Boulder Ridge submission earlier in this thread, but I thought this shot of Pebble Beach #5 was worth sharing as well.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7509/16074379582_67fb6e7286_b.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Paul Gray on December 21, 2014, 06:46:20 PM: Quote from: Sven Nilsen on December 21, 2014, 02:12:26 PM
Feeling lazy so I'm going to extend the entry deadline to the 27th. We'll do the voting after that.

Sven

Just a thought but maybe it would be good to update the original thread with this information as well.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 21, 2014, 06:49:39 PM: Quote from: Kyle Henderson on December 21, 2014, 06:32:15 PM
I'm sticking with my Boulder Ridge submission earlier in this thread, but I thought this shot of Pebble Beach #5 was worth sharing as well.

That's what the "B Sides" thread is for, big man!
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Kyle Henderson on December 22, 2014, 01:57:53 AM: Quote from: Ronald Montesano on December 21, 2014, 06:49:39 PM
Quote from: Kyle Henderson on December 21, 2014, 06:32:15 PM
I'm sticking with my Boulder Ridge submission earlier in this thread, but I thought this shot of Pebble Beach #5 was worth sharing as well.

That's what the "B Sides" thread is for, big man!

Not according to Mr. Freedman's dozen+ photos herein... ;D
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 22, 2014, 05:08:36 AM: Touche!

I should have schooled him first.

They are all wonderful photos.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill Brightly on December 22, 2014, 09:34:09 AM: At Streamsong, taken by Pat Mucci, the dreaded hazard in a hazrad...

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee169/wcb323/SnakeatStreamsong.jpg) (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/wcb323/media/SnakeatStreamsong.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 22, 2014, 09:38:16 AM: Quote from: Bill Brightly on December 22, 2014, 09:34:09 AM
At Streamsong, taken by Pat Mucci, the dreaded hazard in a hazrad...

Now that's a rake job that any pro looper, you know, a jock, would be proud of.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Howard Riefs on December 22, 2014, 09:51:25 AM: Quote from: Bill Brightly on December 22, 2014, 09:34:09 AM
At Streamsong, taken by Pat Mucci, the dreaded hazard in a hazrad...

Good thing they have anti-venom in the pro shop. You definitely don't want to get bit by an eastern diamondback.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Patrick_Mucci on December 22, 2014, 10:10:19 AM: Bill,

Thanks

Could you post the picture of the big Water Mocassin in the fairway.

Sorry I didn't take some photos of the Gators sunning themselves on the fairways and banks.
At 10 to 13 feet they were to be avoided at all costs.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Michael Marzec on December 22, 2014, 10:22:18 AM: I am a day late, and no doubt a dollar short, but I feel compelled to add this photo. It was taken yesterday at our GCA outing at the apparently doomed Piqua Country Club. I think it should be considered in a 3rd category: Play it as it lies.

No. 6 at Piqua Country Club, Piqua, OH

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/MGMarch_2009/piqua6.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Trey Kemp on December 22, 2014, 10:46:55 AM: Pine Dunes Golf Club - Frankston, TX. This was taken from the waste bunker on 11 looking across to the 13th green.

(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s310/treykemp/aa85115d-823c-4e5f-93e7-37737882cd64_zpsba766622.jpg) (http://s155.photobucket.com/user/treykemp/media/aa85115d-823c-4e5f-93e7-37737882cd64_zpsba766622.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: RKoehn on December 22, 2014, 10:51:21 AM: I have a great panorama I took at NGLA in June but the image insertion button doesn't seem to be working on my browser...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 22, 2014, 11:34:10 AM: RKoehn,

Click the link below that says "PostPics on GCA"
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tommy Williamsen on December 22, 2014, 05:14:48 PM: I'll submit one. 18 at Ballyhack.

(http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/tomwilliamsen/unnamed_zps9aca1fe5.jpg) (http://s136.photobucket.com/user/tomwilliamsen/media/unnamed_zps9aca1fe5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JC Jones on December 23, 2014, 10:18:07 AM: Mr. Lavin and I think this picture of Mr. Lewis in the Devil's Asshole bunker on the 9th hole at Dunes Club fully captures the architect's intent. Mr. Lavin feels it shows the architect's ability to frustrate the aggressive, or in this case cocky, player.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8676/16087133422_ddf59fc020_z.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 23, 2014, 10:25:50 AM: ...
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Terry Lavin on December 23, 2014, 10:43:38 AM: One should also note that the offended competitor is wearing a Kingsley sweater. He got himself a little dose of SW Michigan pain that day. Luckily enough we pour a great painkiller at Dunes Club.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Alex Miller on December 23, 2014, 12:26:54 PM: Late submission as this is from Saturday. Glad to be on dawn patrol!

(http://i.imgur.com/M1rOdOC.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Chris_Hufnagel on December 23, 2014, 04:05:13 PM: Seasonally appropriate...

(http://imageshack.com/a/img913/5118/c436wF.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mike Hendren on December 23, 2014, 09:49:33 PM: (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8626/15904629820_42b8323ec3_b.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Terry Lavin on December 24, 2014, 02:22:47 PM: Quote from: Michael H on December 23, 2014, 09:49:33 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8626/15904629820_42b8323ec3_b.jpg)

Leader in the Clubhouse.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Tony_Muldoon on December 24, 2014, 03:49:30 PM: Quote from: Alex Miller on December 23, 2014, 12:26:54 PM
Late submission as this is from Saturday. Glad to be on dawn patrol!

(http://i.imgur.com/M1rOdOC.jpg)

Made me think. So many of our pleasures happen in the evening or at night.

Golf is about the day, I would have loved this picture if it was a sunset.
What a day that must have been.

But a sunrise like that over a golf course.
The promise of that day boggles the mind.

Deep in the winter, I thank you Alex.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Alex Miller on December 24, 2014, 07:10:21 PM: Tony,

I'm more of a twilight golfer myself, but glad I could be of some assistance for what is presumably a cold winter for those elsewhere :).
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill_McBride on December 24, 2014, 09:23:07 PM: Quote from: Keith OHalloran on December 10, 2014, 02:31:54 PM
This could go on the Best Moments of 2014 thread, but here is a photo of Mike Benham walking to the 10th Green at Sand Hills in the evening with the moon in the sky,

(http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc440/Kohalloran/Benham_zps8e492369.jpg) (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/Kohalloran/media/Benham_zps8e492369.jpg.html)

Probably after sticking his approach!
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Wayne_Freedman on December 25, 2014, 05:20:15 PM: Mr. Freedman simply likes taking golf photos.
His entry remains the first one...
That's the 1st at Richmond Country Club.

Nice shot of #5, Kyle.
We'll have to get together to play and shoot, sometime.
Or, maybe the other way around.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: JSPayne on December 26, 2014, 09:44:05 AM: My "office".....5th green at Napa GC

(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/imwhoimjr/IMG_3452.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Malcolm Mckinnon on December 26, 2014, 04:43:58 PM: I know that the subject matter is over reproduced and I really, really wanted to use one of my UK pictures from August but having looked things over this strikes me as the most vivid photo I took this year...

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15433183762_54ef02aecd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pvM6Rd)DSCN0440 (https://flic.kr/p/pvM6Rd) by macmalc21 (https://www.flickr.com/people/117604799@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joe Bausch on December 26, 2014, 05:48:08 PM: Quote from: Keith Cutten on December 20, 2014, 12:58:17 PM
National Golf Links of America - Hole No. 4 (Redan)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/15445093773_4c8dc071df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pwQ9he)

(not for the contest, but just because...)

You need to get out more Keith.

;)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Daniel Jones on December 26, 2014, 06:23:33 PM: So many great ones...cheers to many more in 2015! ;D
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Dan Moore on December 27, 2014, 07:54:47 PM: (http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f385/troonster/untitled-4740_zps195a601d.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Joe Leenheer on December 27, 2014, 11:29:23 PM: (http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j407/jleenheerpga/IMG_5551_zps2646b21e.jpg) (http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/jleenheerpga/media/IMG_5551_zps2646b21e.jpg.html)

My wife and I tee'd it up at Tippecanoe Country Club 6 years to the day after getting hitched on the driving range tee (seen in this pic). She still hasn't figured out why she did it.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Mark Provenzano on December 28, 2014, 03:23:53 AM: New Year's Day 2014--was called the Challenge at Manele then, now it's just the Manele Golf Course.

(http://i.imgur.com/6d3HKsl.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: George Freeman on December 29, 2014, 09:27:18 AM: Quote from: JC Jones on December 23, 2014, 10:18:07 AM
Mr. Lavin and I think this picture of Mr. Lewis in the Devil's Asshole bunker on the 9th hole at Dunes Club fully captures the architect's intent. Mr. Lavin feels it shows the architect's ability to frustrate the aggressive, or in this case cocky, player.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8676/16087133422_ddf59fc020_z.jpg)

This one gets my vote...
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Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 29, 2014, 11:02:44 AM: Quote from: Brian_S on December 29, 2014, 09:32:17 AM
Are we voting?

Soon.
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Post by: Brad Tufts on December 29, 2014, 12:41:46 PM: (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YnGWLhwtKb0/VKGQXyicmAI/AAAAAAAATlw/86kNVT2XMVk/s800/P1050306%2520%2528Custom%2529.JPG)

#17 at Hualalai, with Haleakala in the background.

Just under the wire?
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Post by: Keith Cutten on December 29, 2014, 01:05:04 PM: Quote from: Joe Bausch on December 26, 2014, 05:48:08 PM
Quote from: Keith Cutten on December 20, 2014, 12:58:17 PM
National Golf Links of America - Hole No. 4 (Redan)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/15445093773_4c8dc071df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pwQ9he)

(not for the contest, but just because...)

You need to get out more Keith.

;)

Thanks Joe... Guess the light on that trip was just too good! I probably should have posted something besides two courses which share the same land (even if it is world class) :D
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD - FINALISTS POSTED
Post by: Sven Nilsen on December 29, 2014, 08:44:02 PM: Here are the Finalists for 2014. With a banner crop of entries it was tough to narrow them down to just five. It should be noted that entrants did not earn extra points for multitudinous posts or photos that could be equated to bragging about being able to drive a Par 4. I did, however, enjoy the nod to Ran's latest message that showed up late in the thread.

Please pick one photo in Category A (Category B's winner is noted below) and submit your vote either by posting in this thread or by sending me a Private Message. Since we got a late start this year, I'll close the voting at the end of the day on Jan. 1.

In lieu of prizes this year I will be making a donation to the fund for Ted Cahill's son. If anyone who has not yet donated wishes to match, please feel free.

Memorials can be made to:

Bank of America
Ryan Robert Cahill Education Trust
c/o Margaret Bottorff
2005 Rochester Ct.
Iowa City, IA 52245

A special nod to Padraig Dooley, who would have been in the running this year for his Lahinch Goats if he hadn't won last year.:

(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/pdools/140.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/pdools/media/140.jpg.html)

A. The Courses

1. Ian Andrew's nomination of Robert Thompson's photo of the Eden:

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/1980212_705408052839372_1915104527166624511_o.jpg)

2. Kyle Henderson

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7520/15972141535_a3596550e7_b.jpg)

3. Lukas Michel

(http://i.imgur.com/cZe12GN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/piOueQ6.jpg)

4. Chris Hufnagel

(http://imageshack.com/a/img913/5118/c436wF.jpg)

5. Ron Montesano

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f140/buffalogolfer/poty2014_2.jpg)

B. The Game

(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn209/joellahrman/Ted_zps461de6de.jpg)[/URL]
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Post by: Garland Bayley on December 29, 2014, 09:08:23 PM: 2. Kyle's sensitivity to proper lighting always makes me jealous.
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Post by: Tim Bert on December 29, 2014, 09:15:28 PM: 4. Chris Hufnagel.
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Post by: Pete_Pittock on December 29, 2014, 09:29:33 PM: 4. Chris Hufnagel.
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Post by: Daryl David on December 29, 2014, 09:54:19 PM: #3
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Post by: Doug Bolls on December 29, 2014, 10:02:41 PM: #4
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Post by: Daniel Jones on December 29, 2014, 10:25:06 PM: #4
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Post by: Matthew Mollica on December 29, 2014, 10:26:54 PM: Lukas Michel - #3
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Post by: Ronald Montesano on December 29, 2014, 10:29:55 PM: 5.....duhhhhhh

;D
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Post by: Morgan Clawson on December 29, 2014, 10:32:59 PM: #4 by a nose.
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Post by: RJ_Daley on December 29, 2014, 10:44:35 PM: Lukas Michel, from a phone cam! 8)
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Post by: Eric Smith on December 29, 2014, 11:51:03 PM: #1
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Post by: BCowan on December 29, 2014, 11:54:31 PM: #1
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Post by: Brett_Morrissy on December 30, 2014, 12:22:09 AM: #3. Lukas Michel
Special mention to M. Henderson and Ronald.

..and Padraig - your "Goats at Lahinch" is magnificent.
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Post by: Kevin_Reilly on December 30, 2014, 12:26:17 AM: #3 by a nose. Great stuff guys.
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Post by: jeffwarne on December 30, 2014, 01:44:02 AM: 5
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Post by: Ruediger Meyer on December 30, 2014, 01:49:36 AM: #4 by a landslide to me.
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Post by: Greg Gilson on December 30, 2014, 02:50:56 AM: 4....even though I love 5
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Post by: Ivan Lipko on December 30, 2014, 03:17:16 AM: #3
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Post by: Greg Holland on December 30, 2014, 07:53:13 AM: 5
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Post by: Tim Martin on December 30, 2014, 08:11:25 AM: 4
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Post by: Brandon Urban on December 30, 2014, 08:39:29 AM: #3... I'm a sucker for good pictures captured on phones.
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Post by: Chris Roselle on December 30, 2014, 09:00:52 AM: #3
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Post by: Jfaspen on December 30, 2014, 09:10:50 AM: #5.

All of them are great.

Thank you to everyone who shared their photos in this thread.

Jeff
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Post by: Mark McKeever on December 30, 2014, 09:13:39 AM: 3
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Post by: Dave McCollum on December 30, 2014, 09:45:48 AM: At this moment, surrounded by the deep white stuff, #3. I wish I were there.
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Post by: Josh Bills on December 30, 2014, 09:48:18 AM: #3
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Post by: Will Spivey on December 30, 2014, 09:51:45 AM: #3

Thanks to all who posted so many wonderful photos. Cavalier's B-sides were all WAY better than my A-sides...
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Post by: Adrian_Stiff on December 30, 2014, 09:52:33 AM: 5
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Post by: Harwell Palmer on December 30, 2014, 09:56:24 AM: #3
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Post by: Jim Tang on December 30, 2014, 09:59:34 AM: #3
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Post by: Ville Nurmi on December 30, 2014, 10:50:37 AM: 1
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Post by: Guy Nicholson on December 30, 2014, 12:09:25 PM: #4.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD
Post by: Bill Seitz on December 30, 2014, 12:18:21 PM: Quote from: Tim Bert on December 08, 2014, 09:05:44 AM
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b189/timgolfpics/801859E4-48ED-4442-84E4-250EA9036945_zpsxascdcx8.jpg)

I've gotta be a homer and go for number 4, but I will say, that was a really good looking bag that made it into Tim Bert's picture back on the first page.
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Post by: Ash Towe on December 30, 2014, 01:30:53 PM: 3
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Post by: Howard Riefs on December 30, 2014, 01:47:47 PM: #4
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Post by: Bill Faley on December 30, 2014, 02:20:23 PM: Hard to pick one among all the finalists, but #4 gets my vote.
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Post by: Jon Heise on December 30, 2014, 02:27:31 PM: #4. Love it.
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Post by: JC Jones on December 30, 2014, 08:06:03 PM: #4 with a bullet
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Post by: Jason Topp on December 30, 2014, 08:41:34 PM: I vote for #3
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Post by: Keith OHalloran on December 30, 2014, 10:14:05 PM: 4
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Post by: Mark Provenzano on December 30, 2014, 10:22:11 PM: 3. Not an easy choice.
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Post by: Tim Leahy on December 30, 2014, 10:37:22 PM: 2. Got to go with the NoCal guy and I have played there. 8)
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Post by: Mac Plumart on December 30, 2014, 10:46:40 PM: 4
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Post by: Ron Csigo on December 30, 2014, 10:50:35 PM: IV
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Post by: Scott Weersing on December 31, 2014, 02:00:13 AM: I vote for #4.
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Post by: Chuck Glowacki on December 31, 2014, 05:58:25 AM: 4
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Post by: John Crowley on December 31, 2014, 12:44:22 PM: Number one
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Post by: Chris DeNigris on December 31, 2014, 01:15:08 PM: 5
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Post by: Andrew Hastie on December 31, 2014, 01:35:12 PM: Tough choice! 1
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Post by: Jason Hines on December 31, 2014, 08:04:57 PM: All very good entries, #3.

Happy New Year everyone.
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Post by: Alan Ritchie on December 31, 2014, 09:39:06 PM: number 5 for me
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Post by: Leo Barber on January 01, 2015, 01:16:17 PM: #3
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Post by: Steve Lang on January 01, 2015, 01:31:52 PM: 5

Have always loved that hole setting...
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Post by: Matthew Sander on January 01, 2015, 01:35:18 PM: 5
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Post by: JReese on January 01, 2015, 01:49:32 PM: Three
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Post by: John Kavanaugh on January 01, 2015, 02:03:08 PM: 3
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Post by: Adam Lawrence on January 01, 2015, 02:03:25 PM: 3
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Post by: Chris DeToro on January 01, 2015, 02:08:19 PM: 3
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Post by: David Davis on January 01, 2015, 02:40:43 PM: 3
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Post by: Tim Johnson on January 01, 2015, 04:15:36 PM: 3
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Post by: Rick Shefchik on January 01, 2015, 04:34:58 PM: 3
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Post by: Rob Marshall on January 01, 2015, 05:45:32 PM: 4
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Post by: Steve Salmen on January 01, 2015, 06:21:31 PM: 3. Btw, which course is this?
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Post by: Paul Gray on January 01, 2015, 06:45:59 PM: Quote from: Brian_S on December 30, 2014, 08:55:20 AM
Can't believe the Nepal shot didn't make it in the final 5! But I'll vote for number 5.

Great minds obviously think alike!

Ultimately it's 5 for me as well.
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Post by: Lyndell Young on January 01, 2015, 11:40:29 PM: #3 by a nose
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Post by: Brett_Morrissy on January 02, 2015, 06:23:07 AM: Steve,
Barnbougle Dunes, 17th Par 4.
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Post by: Tom Allen on January 02, 2015, 10:04:03 AM: 3.
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Post by: Brad Hill on January 02, 2015, 10:44:30 AM: 5
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Post by: Wayne_Freedman on January 02, 2015, 07:04:39 PM: Kyle Henderson.
Why?
Composition and understatement trump HDRs, crooked horizons, silhouettes, and generic sunsets.
He put some serious work into that.

Second vote goes for the icy landscape.
Beautiful photo, as well.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD - WE HAVE A WINNER
Post by: Sven Nilsen on January 02, 2015, 10:26:28 PM: Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2014 Photos of the Year Contest Winner -

Lukas Michel

(http://i.imgur.com/cZe12GN.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/piOueQ6.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD - WINNER POSTED
Post by: Jason Topp on January 02, 2015, 10:30:17 PM: Congratulations to all of the finalists. That was a close vote.
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Post by: Ronald Montesano on January 02, 2015, 11:19:18 PM: 2013...did not make finals.
2014...made finals.
2015...hopefully the trend continues

Congratulations to Lukas.

Even more congratulations to everyone else who did submit photos. Great to be a historian.

Thanks to Sven for organizing the contest again. Always a nail-biting feeling.
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Post by: Ronald Montesano on January 02, 2015, 11:23:15 PM: Quote from: Wayne_Freedman on January 02, 2015, 07:04:39 PM
HDRs

Wayne, what are HDRs?
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD - WINNER POSTED
Post by: Mark Pavy on January 03, 2015, 12:34:50 AM: High Dynamic Range . None of the photos I saw were HDR, more like photoshopped skies, notice how grainy the skies are.
Title: Re: 2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD - WINNER POSTED
Post by: Lukas Michel on January 03, 2015, 07:09:38 AM: Thanks to all those that voted for my entry. I certainly didn't expect to win, particularly with a shot from my phone but I'm really glad you all liked it.

For those wondering, it's the 17th hole at Barnbougle Dunes. It was my first time playing that hole, and just happened to get absolutely magical weather and lighting for a great photo. I'll have to stick around here and contribute a bit more now that I've won this ;D
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Post by: Alan Ritchie on January 03, 2015, 08:24:28 AM: well done lukas great photo! barnbougle in the early morning light and just before dusk is definitely one of the most photogenic courses I've been to.
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Post by: Paul Gray on January 03, 2015, 10:42:47 AM: 11 posts to date and one of them the winning photo!

Extremely well done, sir!
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Post by: Daniel Jones on January 03, 2015, 11:48:31 AM: Kudos, Lukas... Well done indeed!
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Post by: Wayne_Freedman on January 04, 2015, 10:49:56 AM: Ronald, HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. It makes perfect exposures of skies, foregrounds, etc.
Looks perfect.
Too perfect.
You see plenty of it in golf course photography, plus over saturated greens, blues, etc.
If a photo looks worked, they don't look real.
Doesn't mean you shouldn't do work on one.
It simply should not be obvious, even when substantial.