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2014 was a very different year for me in that I spent my time in the field focusing nearly 100% on enjoying nature without obsessing on taking photos. My motivation was to give my oldest son (4 years old) the best introduction to the natural world possible.  Everything this year was the same as years past in regard to my pre-planning for ideal photography conditions I just happened to intentionally leave my pro gear at home. To be honest I couldn’t have asked for better results sharing spectacular wildlife & snow conditions in Yosemite  and perfect Milky Way / night sky conditions in Big Sur to name a couple of noteworthy trips. Seeing everything new through the eyes of my young son was (and continues to be) an amazing experience. I’m hopeful that he picks up as deep a passion for the outdoors as I have. This year was also monumental in that my second son was born mid-year. After that things quickly became a blur thanks to a good deal of sleep deprivation. Seeing that this year was so unorthodox for me I’ll continue that trend and share with you my best photos of the year as seen through my Instagram (JimGoldstein) photos. During this experimental year my iPhone 5S was the only camera I had on hand during my father/son trips.

Adventures with My Son VIII – View from Swinging Bridge this AM

Happy New Year 2014! – On a New Year morning mission

Adventures with My Son IX – Fresh Snow in Cook’s Meadow

Adventures with My Son II – Deer Crossing the Merced River

Muir Woods I – Waiting for Ewoks

Adventure with My Son IV – Half Dome & Gray Skies

Adventures with My Son VII – Gates of the Valley Sunrise & Snow

Adventures with My Son VI – Stormy Skies over Half Dome

Adventures with My Son X – Snowy Sunrise on El Capitan

Wet World I

Fear not I did not give up on DSLRs. Here are some the obligatory family photos with the boys:

The New Addition

Chips Off the Old Block

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Best Photos of 2014 by Jim M. Goldstein

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