Bob Randall Photography wrote:
I don't think I'll ever surpass this, at least in my mind.

Amazing work Bob but my favorite is still the print I have of this image hand signed by Bob Randall. I sure wish you would post this one in the Pic of the Day thread. I'd love to see it hanging in the Winners Gallery.

Ephotique wrote:
Here's our contribution.. a Vargas recreation.  The model is Dyanamaria.

I know this shot from the FM forums 100,000 page "show your studio" thread.  Very well done!

Miles Chandler wrote:
I'm amazed at how many people posted pictures that were obviously valued for personal reasons despite not being great photos, and went with documentary value as opposed to aesthetics. I haven't seen a single post here that I thought was anywhere near the poster's 'best' when I looked at their gallery. Not meant to be an insult, I'm just struck by the subjectivity of it all.

true, and not true.. i was a lttle hesitant to post mine because it isn't technically great.. and almost everyone here at mm seems better than me in that regard...  however part of being a photographer is knowing your craft well enough to get a decent shot when you have next to no time.. sort of like a zen archery..

WOW!

lotusphoto wrote:
true, and not true.. i was a lttle hesitant to post mine because it isn't technically great.. and almost everyone here at mm seems better than me in that regard...  however part of being a photographer is knowing your craft well enough to get a decent shot when you have next to no time.. sort of like a zen archery..

Perhaps- although I don't personally agree that the ability to shoot quickly is essential (otherwise large-format shooters could never be considered great:-), but I wasn't speaking of technical skill, really. I was referring to the funeral/wedding/happy memory shots that some folks are posting, which are "favourites" only because of personal associations and have nothing much to offer a stranger. The shots that are actually *beautiful pictures of models* seem much closer to the spirit of the thread's OP.

Miles Chandler wrote:
For instance, as an "impartial" viewer, I consider this shot the most appealing & interesting one of yours that I've seen:
http://www.lotusimages.com/newran/005.jpg

you picked the other picture of mine most people like -the funeral service picture actually being first..

someone named it

'it puts the lotion in the basket'

if you know norcal a bit, it was taken at jack london state park, we were walking along and she says, this will be cool, jumps out of her clothes and into a burned out tree stump..

she got dressed just before the rangers showed up...

Bob Randall Photography wrote:
I don't think I'll ever surpass this, at least in my mind.

Bob, that really is an amazing and wonderful image. And it's really moving to hear the explanations of Kaitlin, Lotus and Eyelight. My current favorite is probably: https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=1525656  18+. Or my avatar. Tough choice for me.

Miles Chandler wrote:
Perhaps- although I don't personally agree that the ability to shoot quickly is essential (otherwise large-format shooters could never be considered great:-), but I wasn't speaking of technical skill, really. I was referring to the funeral/wedding/happy memory shots that some folks are posting, which are "favourites" only because of personal associations and have nothing much to offer a stranger. The shots that are actually *beautiful pictures of models* seem much closer to the spirit of the thread's OP.

I think that sometimes you take shots for yourself and not to impress or to show but just because it means something to you personally. I think it's only natural that these type of shots become your favs.

And to the guy that's all angry about multiple pics and slow loading times, you sound like you're on dial-up. Why don't you just relax and nevermind what anyone else is doing. Let's just see your favorite(s).

Images by Yancy wrote:
And to the guy that's all angry about multiple pics and slow loading times, you sound like you're on dial-up. Why don't you just relax and nevermind what anyone else is doing. Let's just see your favorite(s).

Nope not dial up, T-1
(but why should users with slower connections be made to suffer because some people think they are special?)
and I already posted ONE image

The mini portfolios are simply rude,
and not in keeping with the thread.
Even with broadband the page is jumpy while the images load.

Sita Mae Edwards wrote:
No, you can't cheat and put up seven pictures because you just can't decide.

The OP clearly stated ONE image,
Simple manners.... they're just not that hard to grasp.

bang bang photo wrote:
Here's my current favorite:


Drummer David Silveria takes the stage as Korn closed the day-long "Family Values Tour" show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Tuesday, September 5 2006. Copyright © 2006 Paul Grupp. All Rights Reserved.

This is awesome!

Images by Yancy wrote:
I think that sometimes you take shots for yourself and not to impress or to show but just because it means something to you personally. I think it's only natural that these type of shots become your favs.

But that's not the subject of this thread. Nobody said post your favourite, or what images hold the most meaning/memories for you personally.
The OP said:
"Show me the single best photograph you've ever been a part of creating."

And some folks, like SleepyWeasel" are actually trying to do that, which is great. Pictures of other people's boyfriends and graves mean nothing to me, anymore than my mother's grave would mean anything to them. I'm just hoping for more beautiful images instead of photo album shots.. sigh. Never mind.