WHY I CHOSE THIS PHOTO:

I went back through all of my shots for the 365 project since Jan 1 of this year - and I looked at all the photos my PB friends had saved to their favorites, but...I kept coming back to this image.

I remember being so surprised when I downloaded the shot and saw what I had gotten - all the details, the lighting, the overall feeling of the photograph. So, to me, this is my favorite, if not my best, photo of 2010.

To all of you PB photogs, thank you for the pleasure of viewing your incredible images this past year - my eyes have been opened, my world has been enlarged, and my heart has been moved! Thank you, Photoblog, for changing my life!

MY WISH FOR THE NEW YEAR:

I would wish that the world could find the peace, understanding, compassion, and friendship that I have found in my friends across the earth through PB! Tony Bennett's "If I Ruled the World"

Others posting their best/favorite shots of 2010 may be found HERE

Stunning Shot ^_^ jiabjiab · 2010-12-16: 21:24

Impressive and attractive photo ! anggrekfoto · 2010-12-16: 21:32

Beautiful shot - and great sentiments re. Photoblog - only joined a few months ago - but I agree - it opens horizons poshrat · 2010-12-16: 21:32

Outstanding use of light and shadow! Lots of character in the hands and tools, too! lgnelson · 2010-12-16: 21:33

This is an amazing shot!!! WOW!!! Excellent! karmankwarner · 2010-12-16: 22:10

Very interesting image pickledherring · 2010-12-16: 22:11

This really is awesome, Brenda....the light you caught is simply perfect. Congrats on a great shot....and congrats on finding a great place to showcase your wonderful photos! lookagain · 2010-12-16: 22:18

The lighting is truly fantastic. Love the brights & shadows & textures. As Amy and I always say, you're a raccoon: attracted to shiny objects. That played out well here! jtnelso · 2010-12-16: 23:17

Awesome. joycephotography · 2010-12-16: 23:17

Brenda this is a truly beautiful and unique shot. The detail and the juxtapositioning of the elements is so cool and interesting. Each element looks independent until all of a sudden you recognize the connectedness of the elements. Really great! danrav · 2010-12-16: 23:24

I can't say it any better than Dan just did... just a fabulous shot on every level. McMommy · 2010-12-16: 23:50

this DID turn out fabulous- you shouldn't have been surprised though, you're an excellent photographer!!! urmysunshine · 2010-12-17: 00:10

That is a wonderful choice, you do have a great portfolio of wonderful shots, Brenda! I'm very glad you chose this one, so artistically well composed, and I loved this post very much!!! Thank you for sharing your world with us. ????? · 2010-12-17: 00:30

It is super! twosome · 2010-12-17: 00:31

Absolutely fantastic Brenda....beatiful composition and atmosphere - marvellous :) cariad · 2010-12-17: 01:38

Great shot! mariadamaris · 2010-12-17: 02:00

it is really great work! bravo!I like it very much as you do.My best wishes for you too!even you are so far.... gonia · 2010-12-17: 02:22

Beautiful and unusual! Lovely use of light and dark! hannamagnusson · 2010-12-17: 02:36

You are so right to like this photo. It is all you described and more. Keep them coming through the next year! RayNvb · 2010-12-17: 03:09

wow ... amazing DrunkWeasel · 2010-12-17: 03:24

I'd have been pleased with this one too. great shot MoMac · 2010-12-17: 05:16

This is a great shot - good choice! Eiram · 2010-12-17: 05:41

This is a woooooooonderful photo, oh yes. But Brenda... Where is your wish?? ;) ????? · 2010-12-17: 05:48

Brenda, I loved it then and I love it now and seeing it reminds me that it's probably time to make gumbo again. lol ????? · 2010-12-17: 07:22

Excellent light used, great to see the details, really impressive photos!! Davorka · 2010-12-17: 07:31

Fabulous shot, Brenda. Have a wonderful holiday season. JustGarden · 2010-12-17: 07:53

Amazing shot ! josy63 · 2010-12-17: 08:21

Wonderful shot JaCkYe · 2010-12-17: 08:50

Outstanding Photo.. mrmeliska · 2010-12-17: 08:50

You have catch a great moment GKorts · 2010-12-17: 09:03

Excellent use of light with great details...wonderful choice Brenda!! :) Nukee · 2010-12-17: 09:08

Amazing shot! wildduck · 2010-12-17: 09:09

Nice! Great choice! smbunation · 2010-12-17: 09:11

oh...coool ! great borogovoi · 2010-12-17: 09:55

It is a great photo - and a fantastic choice. The wish is wonderful too. revenant · 2010-12-17: 10:03

Amazingly beautiful! ????? · 2010-12-17: 11:02

Perfect shot, wonderful details! Wasichseh · 2010-12-17: 12:37

Wonderful image and wish!! Ryana · 2010-12-17: 13:25

I don't remember seeing this before, very nice! I agree the choice was nearly impossible and was glad to see I am in the company of nearly everyone here! :-) DancingDolphin · 2010-12-17: 13:33

this is an amazingly shot! no doubts that you had chosen it as your best photo! your wishes are so deep thank you! and thank you so much for joining our project! :) onlyricky · 2010-12-17: 13:43

Brenda, Congrats, this is a wonderful choice and always I love your words and thoughts :):) ????? · 2010-12-17: 13:46

great capture and wish!! jennye · 2010-12-17: 15:09

Beautiful! geyabesse · 2010-12-17: 15:12

Great job Brenda- this shot and all year!! It has been so great doing the 365 project along side of you and being inspired by your amazing talents netterbutter · 2010-12-17: 15:21

Wonderful shot - great lighting. Great wish too. I remember making an ash tray out of beaten copper in school metalwork lessons. How things change, they'd never give a project to to that could encourage smoking now. Jarvo · 2010-12-17: 16:10

Nice shot, wonderful lighting! darfoster · 2010-12-17: 16:21

nicely captured! piotrfila · 2010-12-17: 16:35

this one really knocks me off ! its a 3D! well done Djnana! My best wishes , rob blackhawk1552 · 2010-12-17: 16:49

very cool shot! fotosalicante · 2010-12-17: 18:13

Really very well succeeded and with wonderful colours and details. Unchained · 2010-12-17: 18:29

Brenda this is a wonderful choice. I remember this post and it is a special capture with perfect lighting. I have really loved getting know you through your photos and many kind comments. We will meet some day I'm sure :) since we live parallel lives :) Happy new year to you beth0110 · 2010-12-18: 00:35

very expressive! hazaj · 2010-12-18: 04:27

Nice one. yellodog · 2010-12-18: 05:27

wow! u are right in selecting this wonderful composition. miltonjacob · 2010-12-18: 09:00

I just love the lighting in this shot! Great choice! HoosierAtHeART · 2010-12-18: 09:07

Oh yes! I still love this one... a very good choice. May God continue to Bless you and yours in the coming years. BwannaDon · 2010-12-18: 12:06

splendid shot (love the light and colour)and wish, glad you found your way to PB! eternity65 · 2010-12-18: 13:05

Indeed an excellent choice Brenda! The lighting is exceptional! Composition is beautiful! Truly an extraordinary image! You are such a fantastic photographer! Lovely wishes for a world full of love and peace.It is the plan......:) ArtBee · 2010-12-18: 13:23

That is a wonderful capture...perfect choice!! Thank you for the new year wish and wonderful song! lifeisgood · 2010-12-18: 15:05

Fabulous choice Brenda! :-) girafferacing · 2010-12-18: 18:00

So interesting shot !! Yokai · 2010-12-18: 18:37

Really the best job! ... perfect! Shaparak · 2010-12-18: 20:13

Fantastic shot!!!!! SunFlower1990 · 2010-12-18: 20:30

Magnificient! I added this one into my favorites. Thanks for sharing! davidcardona · 2010-12-18: 21:03

Oh yes, i very well remember this photo. So delicate. Glad you choose it, Brenda. And thanks for being such a supportive and lovely friend of us all over this year! All the best to you. huiching · 2010-12-19: 00:34

Really fantastic! Kozuka · 2010-12-19: 03:54

Wonderful "best" photo. I'm glad you posted it, as I hadn't seen it before! ????? · 2010-12-19: 05:42

Incredible photo! I like very much " jeu de lumiere"! Be 2011 the BESt of your life! Contesina · 2010-12-19: 05:42

Excellent details, well done! mikro · 2010-12-19: 20:41

Wow! This is awesome! :) livelovelaugh · 2010-12-19: 22:18

Love it ! Gerad · 2010-12-20: 04:47

Great! So special light and details. All best wishes for the New Year! YUKJA · 2010-12-20: 18:02

you are right. great capture, intriguing. like it. merry christmas with your loving family ????? · 2010-12-23: 09:51

lovely lighting, texture, it is a great photo! paulamarquis · 2010-12-23: 18:36

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