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Lucky Number Thirteen

January 2, 2014 by Elaine

Here are 13 of my favorite photos from last year.  I admit, it was hard to choose just 13 but I did it.  These just stand out to me the most.

Thirteen for 2013.

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Comments

  1. Leigh Ann says

    January 2, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    OMG. Elaine your photography is amazing. I love these photos!
    Leigh Ann recently posted…2013 in favorite posts and photosMy Profile

  2. Shannon says

    January 3, 2014 at 1:32 am

    These are fantastic! I think my favorite is the one of him silhouetted against the mountain landscape. Gorgeous!
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  3. Natalie says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:02 am

    Oh I really live the first and second ones!
    Natalie recently posted…Review Extravaganza: October-December 2013!My Profile

  4. Tamara says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:04 am

    Oh geez. This is so hard! I kept thinking I knew my favorite but there are many! I’ll go with 10 and 11 tied for first place.
    Tamara recently posted…Just A Bit More Looking Back.My Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:57 am

      Thanks Tamara! It’s hard to choose, that’s for sure. 🙂

  5. Julia says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    These are beautiful! I can’t pick just one.
    Julia recently posted…Year in Review – Week 3/4My Profile

  6. Kim@Co-Pilot Mom says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Oh, I love these, Elaine! They are all so awesome!
    Kim@Co-Pilot Mom recently posted…This Time Last YearMy Profile

  7. Alison says

    January 3, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Elaine, these are gorgeous! I love them all.
    Alison recently posted…Through The Lens Thursday #1My Profile

  8. Kerstin @ Auer Life says

    January 3, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    Obviously I have to say the Canadian pics are my favourite, but they really are all amazing Elaine (and I don’t know how you picked just 13, your pictures are all amazing) xox
    Kerstin @ Auer Life recently posted…2014 – The year to experienceMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:57 am

      Thanks, Kerstin. Somehow I knew you would favor those. 😉 xoxo back

  9. Katie says

    January 3, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    These are so beautiful, Elaine! I love them!
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  10. Lady Jennie says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    siiiigh. These pictures just make me feel so peaceful!
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    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:58 am

      That is exactly what I was going for… 😉 Thank you, Jennie.

  11. sarah reinhart says

    January 3, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    hard for me to pick a favorite amongst these! Hmm. The one of your husband and the three little ducklings following behind made me smile. But then again they all did! Excellent.
    sarah reinhart recently posted…anxiety, toys, squabbling, and the holidays asideMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:55 am

      That means a lot coming from you Sarah, thank you! 🙂

  12. Kat says

    January 3, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Wow! I bet it was really hard to only pick 13. You take such amazing pictures and these are gorgeous! 🙂 Looks like 2013 was a happy year. 🙂
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  13. Tonya says

    January 3, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Beautiful shots, Elaine!! Truly. Each one speaks volumes.
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    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:54 am

      Thank you Tonya, so much. xo

  14. Kiran says

    January 3, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I don’t know why, but I absolutely am captivated by that first picture on the winding, wooden path. All so beautiful, Elaine!
    Kiran recently posted…On Loving BoldlyMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:55 am

      Thank you so very much, sweet Kiran! 🙂

  15. erin margolin says

    January 3, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    Okay, somehow I know that one of K opening presents was going to be in here! That was one of my favorites, too! And the butterfly is gorgeous. Now, don’t hate me, I should know this, but I have to ask— the mossy trees? Is that in NOLA? Were you guys at the zoo or Audubon Park there? It really looks like it.

    And you and G w/ chalk?? precious.

    you just get better and better!
    p.s. I am going to be in NOLA in mid-March….. maybe we can try to meet up??
    xoxo
    erin margolin recently posted…Out of TimeMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 3, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Tim actually complimented me on that photo of K, Erin. He loved it too. 🙂

      The one with Tim and the kids trailing behind is actually at Avery Island, in the Jungle Gardens. You know, where the Tabasco plant is?

      Thank you.

      And yes, I would love to see you when you are here!!

  16. Cyndy Bush says

    January 4, 2014 at 3:33 am

    Great pics! They’re all so good but I just LOVE the first one.
    Happy New Year!
    Cyndy Bush recently posted…First Friday Fragments of 20Fourteen…..My Profile

  17. Jennifer-Mommy Life After Ph.D. says

    January 4, 2014 at 3:57 am

    Gorgeous pics!
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  18. Dude Mom says

    January 5, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    So many good ones! I tried to do a year in photos post but since I would up with 138 favorites I figured I’d skip it!
    Dude Mom recently posted…Kitchens Were Made for Dancing. #SponsoredMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:54 am

      ha ha! You probably take even more than me. 😉

  19. Stephanie Precourt says

    January 6, 2014 at 1:21 am

    I love these and love the 13 idea. I have a goal to take lots of pictures this year and then I might treat myself to a new camera and/or lens!

    Steph
    Stephanie Precourt recently posted…Let’s Go For a Drive… SeattleMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:48 am

      Oh you should, Steph! You have an amazing eye and your photos always make me smile.

  20. Andrea says

    January 6, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I can’t believe you were able to pick out *only* 13 from all of the awesome pictures you took this year. Yet you have, and they are stunning. xoxo
    Andrea recently posted…Feel The BurnMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:48 am

      Thank you friend. Thank you so, so much. xo

  21. thedoseofreality says

    January 6, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    All of the pictures you chose are amazing! I have to say, though, that I think my favorite may be the first one. I have a similar one of my girls, and I love it. :)-Ashley

  22. Michelle says

    January 6, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I love those too! Now you’ve got me thinking…what a fun idea this would be for a photobook! I just might have to do that! One of my favorite photos ever is a picture of my husband and one of my sons walking down the beach, captured from behind.
    Michelle recently posted…2013 Top Posts: A Few SurprisesMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:49 am

      That IS a great idea, Michelle! I WISH I could sit down and do a photo book for every year but I just have not found the time. And to think I used to scrapbook everything! ha!

      • Michelle says

        January 17, 2014 at 12:56 am

        I used to scrapbook everything too! Now I’m lucky if I get a photobook done every few years! Ugh! I love digital scrapbooking though…who do you use to print your books when you do make them?
        Michelle recently posted…How to Organize any Space {Guest Post}My Profile

        • Elaine says

          January 17, 2014 at 1:01 am

          My favorite books have come from Shutterfly and My Publisher. Both usually have some sort of sale going on too. 🙂

          • Michelle says

            January 17, 2014 at 1:05 am

            Thanks! I ordered cards from My Publisher but was having a hard time getting their software to download to my computer. The last book I made was with Picaboo and I was happy with the quality. My daughter just made one too. And I have used Photobook Press a while back for a client, but that was a really high end book for a military memoir. Gorgeous book though!
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  23. Missy says

    January 6, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    Lovely!! Happy 2014! Sad I missed you on Christmas Eve. NEXT TIME!! 🙂

    (You’re coming to MomCom aren’t you?)
    Missy recently posted…Santa, Schmanta: Toy Shopping Made EasyMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 6, 2014 at 4:48 pm

      Yes, I’ll see you there? Yay!! 😀

  24. vikki says

    January 6, 2014 at 3:56 pm

    Lovely photos!

    And lovely “new” blog!!!!

    xo
    vikki recently posted…Momma’s Must HavesMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:49 am

      Thanks, girl! How are ya? Happy New Year!

  25. Kristin Shaw says

    January 7, 2014 at 3:55 am

    SO MUCH BEAUTY! I absolutely love the one with the blue tones of your son standing in the mountains. Gorgeous.
    Kristin Shaw recently posted…Learning how to be a better parent… with a little help from a friendMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:50 am

      Thank you! I quite love that one too. I knew it had to be included… 🙂

  26. katy says

    January 7, 2014 at 3:55 am

    Love these! They are a beautiful record of the year. Makes me realize i should bust out my decent camera every once and a while.
    katy recently posted…Time Marches OnMy Profile

    • Elaine says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:50 am

      yes, you should! No lecturing here, I am just agreeing… 😉

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