50 Favorite Photos of 2009 [Archive]

jayboat

12-17-2009, 04:02 PM

Wow, it was a great year for pictures. Thanks to all of you who helped make it possible- you know who you are.

Looking back through the files sure brought back some good memories.
I shot 23 events in 2009, and I've been sifting through them for the last few weeks to pull out my favorite 50.
That's no easy task because I like all my stuff.

So, from the tens of thousands of images I've collected over these last 12 months here are my favorites.
(I reserve the right to add honorable mentions.)

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jayboat

12-17-2009, 04:02 PM

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jayboat

12-17-2009, 04:03 PM

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jayboat

12-17-2009, 04:03 PM

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jayboat

12-17-2009, 04:04 PM

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Griff

12-17-2009, 04:16 PM

:hurray::hurray:Awesome shots!!!!!!!!!!!:hurray::hurray:

Sea-Dated

12-17-2009, 04:25 PM

I am in awe........

ChiefApache

12-17-2009, 04:26 PM

God there are some great shots in here!!!!!!!!!!

Cold Call

12-17-2009, 04:33 PM

So cool:iagree:

cashbrain

12-17-2009, 05:02 PM

Very nice !!

Whoz Your Daddy

12-17-2009, 05:05 PM

Excellent!!!

Ted

12-17-2009, 05:08 PM

Incredible work Jay. Thanks for sharing with us all year long.

AugiePensa

12-17-2009, 05:18 PM

Jay, Beautiful, just Beautiful. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. OPA and The Jersey Boyz!

BobbyB

12-17-2009, 06:02 PM

Great Work Jay.

schnydo

12-17-2009, 06:12 PM

Your the man

purrfection

12-17-2009, 06:26 PM

Incredible shots, Jay. Always a pleasure to view your work. We look forward to seeing more next year. You and yours have a very safe and happy holiday.:cheers2:

2TR

12-17-2009, 07:30 PM

Very Nice !!

glh

12-17-2009, 07:35 PM

Sweet great job.... Mr. Grizzly Adams... :D

BRD

12-17-2009, 07:49 PM

Thanks Jay !

clayinaustin

12-17-2009, 07:54 PM

Incredible work! Thanks for the early Christmas present! :D

CRT

12-17-2009, 08:12 PM

That sums up a year, can't wait for 2010. Thanks for the pictures, they are awesome. Helps winter cruise by.

BLAZE

12-17-2009, 08:27 PM

Sweet :hurray:

Team Tsunami

12-17-2009, 08:45 PM

That shot of the SV40 Outerlimits is my favorite!! Great work Jay!

BBB725

12-17-2009, 09:12 PM

Great shots Jay, thanks for sharing

Chris

12-17-2009, 11:33 PM

God I love this sport.

Ms PatriYacht

12-18-2009, 12:34 AM

fund razor

12-18-2009, 08:09 AM

God I love this sport.

No doubt.

Thanks very much Jay.

drpete3

12-18-2009, 10:00 AM

I want your life Jay!!!!!!!!!!

cigdaze

12-18-2009, 10:22 AM

Impressive as always! Thanks!

Where is that cove in post #5, Pic 7?

jayboat

12-18-2009, 01:05 PM

Impressive as always! Thanks!

Where is that cove in post #5, Pic 7?

Thanks, Nick. It's in Grand Cayman... called Secret Harbor.

Bobthebuilder

12-18-2009, 01:18 PM

Jay I am speechless (for me that's a rare thing) Your shots are always extremely impressive, but seeing the best of the best grouped together is a feast for the eyes. I am thinking you have the makings of a expensive coffee table book laid out on the pages of SeriousOffshore, and please let me buy the first copy

Great idea Donna. That even better than Kramer's idea on Seinfeld of doing a coffee table book about coffee tables. LOL
I will buy a number of copies and give them away as Christmas gifts for next year. I wonder how many commitments Jay would need to proceed? Publishing a book is not cheap.
Bob

Bobthebuilder

12-18-2009, 01:22 PM

Actually I just now thought of an inexpensive way for Jay to do this. I have done a number of books on my Mac from some of my trips and the quality is very high. Very cost effective and can be soft or hard cover. I must call Jay.

Ms PatriYacht

12-18-2009, 02:09 PM

Great idea Donna. That even better than Kramer's idea on Seinfeld of doing a coffee table book about coffee tables. LOL
Bob

too funny I remember that episode well, I can not help but think about it, each time I see or think about a coffee table book, although the table in front of my couch is really a cocktail table, can't remember the last time any coffee was on it:bump:

cigdaze

12-18-2009, 02:33 PM

Thanks, Nick. It's in Grand Cayman... called Secret Harbor.

Thanks! I was just thinking about that and I didn't believe that's from around these parts. :)

What a cool place to hang out!

thedonz

12-18-2009, 03:35 PM

awsome pics jay as always.....the JBS one is priceless

jayboat

12-18-2009, 07:01 PM

awsome pics jay as always.....the JBS one is priceless

Thanks, it's one of my all time favorites.

Powerboat Magazine liked it, too- made the calendar this year. :bday:

FastDonzi

12-18-2009, 08:37 PM

Great idea Donna. That even better than Kramer's idea on Seinfeld of doing a coffee table book about coffee tables. LOL
I will buy a number of copies and give them away as Christmas gifts for next year. I wonder how many commitments Jay would need to proceed? Publishing a book is not cheap.
Bob

I'm In for 1 or 2 (at least)...who else????

Tom A.

12-18-2009, 09:07 PM

Awesome job Jay!
Happy Holidays!

old377guy

12-18-2009, 09:33 PM

absolutely breathtaking

thedonz

12-18-2009, 09:40 PM

I'm In for 1 or 2 (at least)...who else????

x1.....come on jay :iagree:

Scotty B

12-18-2009, 10:08 PM

Awesome stuff Jay, thank you

First Gun

12-19-2009, 12:04 AM

Here is one of yours I like:sifone:

YoungPerformance

12-19-2009, 01:14 AM

Man, I've got a Polariod that shoots better pics than that.:sifone:

Beautiful work Jay. Thanks.
Eddie

Five Cent Worth

12-19-2009, 12:44 PM

Those are truely remarkable. I love the harbor shots.

Thanks for sharing. :cheers2:

jayboat

12-19-2009, 03:57 PM

Here is one of yours I like:sifone:

Can't image why.
Definitely an honorable mention. thanks, Bryce.

Speaking of... here are a few of the honorable mentions...

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thedonz

12-20-2009, 03:54 PM

Jay make a photo book ?

Wrinkleface

12-20-2009, 04:32 PM

Frik'n awesome Dude!!!!!:sifone:

Bobthebuilder

12-20-2009, 05:53 PM

Jay make a photo book ?

I'm hoping it is going to happen. Had a drink with Jay yesterday and we tossed some ideas around. He is looking into the possibility and considering it. I've asked him to consider doing a book for Ft. Myers Offshore. He has lots of great pics there to work with. Thinking about the different books he could put together is exciting. Best of 2009; Best of 2009 Key West Poker Run Boats; Best of 2009 Key West Race Boats; Best of E Dock and on and on. He just needs to be sure the interest is there before he puts the time into it. Anyone interested please let him know.
Bob

thedonz

12-20-2009, 06:00 PM

I'm hoping it is going to happen. Had a drink with Jay yesterday and we tossed some ideas around. He is looking into the possibility and considering it. I've asked him to consider doing a book for Ft. Myers Offshore. He has lots of great pics there to work with. Thinking about the different books he could put together is exciting. Best of 2009; Best of 2009 Key West Poker Run Boats; Best of 2009 Key West Race Boats; Best of E Dock and on and on. He just needs to be sure the interest is there before he puts the time into it. Anyone interested please let him know.
Bob

Im in for sure BUT I woukd want a book of differnt images not of specific yrs or events.....just of all around....which ever way he goes i'm in for sure:sifone:

jayboat

12-20-2009, 06:23 PM

Ha! Thanks for the advice and encouragment, Bob.

Stay tuned, I'll start a thread soon.

Bobthebuilder

12-20-2009, 09:09 PM

Im in for sure BUT I woukd want a book of differnt images not of specific yrs or events.....just of all around....which ever way he goes i'm in for sure:sifone:

Great idea. That would be the "All time favorites, by Jayboat" book. No doubt that would have the most appeal to everyone here. The specific event books would no doubt have limited appeal.

Ms PatriYacht

12-21-2009, 12:14 AM

I would like a first edition signed by Jay, please.

thedonz

12-21-2009, 11:27 AM

I would like a first edition signed by Jay, please.

:iagree:.....

detail toyz

12-22-2009, 02:15 AM

Just awsome pics

RPM

12-22-2009, 09:27 AM

Bob and Jay, that's a great idea! I'd help out in any way if you need!

Bobthebuilder

12-22-2009, 04:15 PM

In case you missed the new thread ... the book is going to happen. See Jay's thread about the book and register your interest.
http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/showthread.php?p=397659&posted=1#post397659