Best of the Best Selection

Here are some of my latest favourites.  Why I like them?  These are the ones that I like to view over and over again, somewhat like reading a book you like.  I can never get enough of the same image.  I look at the EXIF, I analyse what it is that made them look good to me.  Sometimes, I apply the same settings when I take new photos, sometimes I modify the settings to create special effects.  At times, I succeed in achieving new favourites.  Other times, I fail badly.  Nonetheless, I enjoy the learning process.