Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

This is my 2012 in photos.   Some of these photos were taken with projects in mind such as the abandoned buildings, some were just subjects I came across, and others were planned trips to some of my favorite places like Gettysburg.  I hope that you have had a great 2012 and are looking forward to an even better 2013.  Enjoy and let me know which photo you like the best.

Things you see when your out and about…..

As a photographer I often leave the house with a preconceived notion as to what I’m going to photograph.  For me this is one of the hardest things to work around.  Reason being, very often I don’t look at the many other photographic opportunities that are just around the corner.  I know this is a problem, so lately I have been trying hard to work around this issue.  So, yesterday I had the opportunity to take a ride through the mountains around my area.  I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, just went for the ride and stopped and took a few photographs along the way.  I found the day to be very rewarding and was able to get a few neat shots.  I would appreciate any comments about the photos.