Seasons of Light | Best of 2014 and Farewell to Raptor Ridge

Presenting my "Best of 2014" slideshow/video, highlighting what I think are my personal favorite nature and landscape images taken throughout the previous year. The images are presented in order, from January through the end of December, showing the progression of the seasons and the change in light. Most of the images represent either Raptor Ridge or Hocking Hills with a bit of New Mexico thrown-in during August.

This particular slideshow carries even more personal meaning due to the fact that soon I will be leaving my home on "Raptor Ridge" in Greene County, Ohio. I've sold the eight acre farmhouse and property recently and will be exploring other opportunities for my photography and photography instruction by staying somewhat flexible and free from the responsibilities of caring for a property of that size, for the time being. 

For a few weeks beginning in mid-March I will be offering field photography instruction in New Mexico, working in conjunction with New Mexico Jeep Tours. I will still maintain Picture Ohio LLC in Dayton. This endeavor is exploratory in nature.

I will always be thankful for my home and photographic experiences on Raptor Ridge. Part of me will always linger on those sunsets and with those sunrises overlooking the Beavercreek Wetlands as well as some wonderful memories shared with my kids. 

Life and photography are ever-changing and I know with me there have been more than the usual amount of changes and moves over the last few years! However one thing will always be constant and that is my passion for photography and my love of sharing my photographic discoveries with others. I am blessed and thankful to have the art of photography to serve as my main channel for expression and connection. 

Best of 2014 | Photography by Jim Crotty from Jim Crotty on Vimeo.