My Favourite Travel Photos from 2011
I couldn’t feel luckier if I won the lottery. Over the past year I have been able to travel to some incredible places and experience a countless number of “once in a lifetime” moments. Through it all, I have also been lucky enough to take a whole lot of pictures. Although I am far too lazy to figure out just how many photos I’ve taken in 2011, I would estimate that number to be around about 10,000, possible much more. That being said. Choosing just a handful of photos was almost impossible. Rather than giving truly my favourite photos of the year, I have given you a snapshot of some of my favourites following a timeline. It would have been easy for me to add 20 images from Antactica and 10 from the Galapagos but I wanted to spread the wealth out a bit. Instead you’ll find 48 images from around 20 counties and 3 different continents. I hope you enjoy, and would love to hear from you which one is your favourite.
Penguin Photographer - South Shetland Islands, Antarctica - Jan 4
Iceberg Scene - Antarctica - Jan. 7
Penguin Dive - Antarctica - Jan. 9
Misfit Penguin - Antarctica - Jan. 10
Puerto Madero Sky - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Jan. 20
Dos Cascadas - Iguazu Falls, Argentina - Jan. 22
Trains in Motion - Curitiba, Brazil - Jan. 26
Rio Stair Walker - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Feb. 1
Floripa Sea Scene - Florianopolis, Brazil - Feb. 7
Iconic or Ironic - Punta del Este, Uruguay - Feb. 14
Old School in Uruguay - Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay - Feb. 16
Patient Hummingbird - Filadelfia, Paraguay - Feb 22
Caiman Crawl - The Pantanal, Brazil - Feb. 26
Carnival Police - Salvador de Bahia, Brazil - March 6
Carnival Scene - Salvador de Bahia, Brazil - March 7
Lily Pad Flower - Belem, Brazil - March 31
Poison Arrow Dart Frog - Annai, Guyana - Apr. 10
Medellin View - Medellin, Colombia - Apr. 27
A Butterfly's Dinner - Medellin, Colombia - May 14
Bogota Balloons - Bogota, Colombia - June 15
Medellin HDR Scene - Medellin, Colombia - July 8
Belize Boat Scene - Caye Caulker, Belize - Aug. 8
Lonely Flower - Finca Ixobel - Aug. 10
'It Wasn't Me!' Volcano - Antigua, Guatemala - Aug. 13
Seasoned Traveller - Copan, Honduras - Aug. 15
Fun at the Infinity Pool - San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua - Aug. 18
Smile for Jamaica - Negril, Jamaica - Aug. 25
Big Jamaican Sky - Negril, Jamaica - Aug. 27
Crab View - Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica - Sept. 1
Panama City Freeway - Panama City, Panama - Sept 6
Panama City From Above - Sept 8
Heavy Lifting - Puerto Obaldia, Panama - Sept. 8
Capurgana Creek - Sept. 8
Caribbean Posers - Sapzurro, Colombia - Sept. 10
A King's Profile - Medellin, Colombia - Sept. 26
Las Lajas Cathedral - Ipiales, Colombia - Oct. 30
Beach Flip - Montanita, Ecuador - Nov. 6
Yellow Warbler Contrast - The Galapagos Islands - Nov. 12
Baby Sea Lion Salute - The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador - Nov. 13
Pelican Flight - The Galapagos Islands - Nov. 14
Rainy Brooklyn Bridge - New York City, USA - Dec. 6
Brooklyn in Cages - Brooklyn, New York, USA
Lady Liberty - New York City, USA - Dec 6
Brooklyn Bridge Wires - New York City, USA - Dec. 6
Skating Lessons - Toronto, Canada - Dec. 9
Toronto Skyline - Toronto, Canada - Dec. 13
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and All the Best in the New Year!
Wow, what a great list of photos Brendan! That penguin is an amazing photographer!
Jeremy Branham recently posted..Stress free holiday travel tips
So many great photos, it’s hard to pick a favorite one
I love the one with the penguin. You have mad photog skills Brendan!
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Now that my friend is what I call one heck of a year!
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Love, love, love this collection! What a year you have had. I hope you have had a chance to get your camera and equipment replaced.
Thanks Jeremy – Actually, I have a secret, that penguin took all those pictures.
Thanks Tijmen, it was hard for me to pick 48 out of a year, I wouldn’t dare try to pick one myself either!
Thanks Grace! That penguin is a show stealer!
Yesir Alex… it was a good one, and here’s hoping 2012 is equally great.
Thanks Jenna, it’s been a fun year, and the camera gear collection is starting again slowly but surely.
Amazing shots. I’m sure it’s really difficult to catch those birds still for the perfect photo. Can’t wait to see what 2012 brings. Hope to bump into you on the road during our RTW travels.
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Great shots Brendan, you really had an eventful year! I look forward to what you come up with in 2012. Have a good one! Cheers.
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I love all the photos.
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Great work!!! I hope you have am much fun in the New Year
Thanks Gerard – I’m stoked for a new year and new adventures!
@Dean – It’s been a heck of a lot of fun, and some struggles as well, but I couldn’t have wished for a better year.
Thanks Miruna, I hope you have a nice holiday and all the best in the New Year.
Thanks Kevin, All the best to you in the New Year!
Brendan, that is a truly amazing set of photographs! What a fantastic year you’ve had. All the pictures are amazing and although Antarctica is a dream destination of mine and I’m drawn to the iceberg Antarctica shot, the Panama city freeway shot is my favourite.
Keep sharing in 2012!
Clare Appleyard recently posted..Sun City: Is it really worth the effort?
Your photos are magic. I’m in love with them all, especially the portraits. To capture a person’s true and real emotions is a gift. And, Brendan, you have that gift (to go along with your awesome skills).
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What an awesome collection of shots! The portrait of the guy in Brazil smiling and the Posion Frog are my favourites. Hopefully we will be able to pull together a post like this at the end of 2012!
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What a year! Great pics amigo
All the best in 2012!
I know we’re all looking to outsource menial tasks, but damn, you’ve got the bases covered with a penguin that’s a legit sharpshooter
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Thanks Clare! It’s been an incredible year. Looking back on the year I’ve had sends chills down my spine. I’ve been very lucky. All the best in the new year to you!
Thanks so much Leah, I appreciate the kind words
Euan, thanks so much, all the best in the new year!
Cheers Cam, in 2012 I’m focusing on photos of beer haha
That penguin is a better photographer than I’ll ever be Sam ahha
oh my! so many beautiful pictures! love all your photos! and hope the best for you in 2012!
Thanks Marcella!
Outstanding .. as a serial photo essayist myself, there’s no better way to tell the story of your year than through pictures!
Makes me pumped for C/S America when I get to make my way over there … returning SE Asia first though, starting in 2 weeks!
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Stunning photos! There are so many great pictures, it’s hard to pick a favorite. Happy New Year to you – looking forward to seeing Africa through your lens.
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Thanks James – Let me know if you ever need any advice on South America… that’s my playground
@Girls – Thanks so much, happy new year to you too!
I want an all-penguin pictorial.
Also, that lion is really goose-bumpy.
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