It's that time of year when we look back over the past twelve months and choose our 'best' or 'favourite' photos. I don't think, for me, 2025 was a particularly outstanding year photographically. I haven't travelled widely and I seem to have been too busy simply enjoying myself and taking photos along the way, rather than putting photography front and foremost. Another day and I would probably choose an entirely different selection but here are some that stuck out as among my favourites from the first half of the year.
Blue sky and bare, sunlit branches = welcome light in the depths of winter.
A trio of black and white studies in Saltaire.
The welcome sight of snowdrops.
A mono square from a memorable walk in Calderdale.
New buds on colourful stems.
A moody and textural shot in attractive light inside Heptonstall's museum.
Bluebells in Calderdale.
The hazy, fresh greens of Spring.
Two most enjoyable events from Bradford's City of Culture 2025 feast: 'The Bradford Progress' - music on the canal, and beguiling wool cloaks from Ann Hamilton's 'We Will Sing' installation in Salts Mill.
A re-enactor from 'The Sealed Knot Society' bringing the English Civil War history to life.
My favourite border at Harlow Carr Gardens.
I'm thrilled to see this progression of seasons. And they do bring back good memories of the posts you've shared. Lovely all!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised that these are your favourites - they are all good, and that's even for us without the added personal meaning these places and moments have for you.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I have asked you that before; do you have calendars printed with your pictures? I do that every year for my nearest and dearest, and keep one for myself that reminds me throughout the year of a time and place that I thought special enough to photograph.
I have occasionally done calendars in the past but not lately. It's a good idea, maybe I should think of it again.
DeleteThese are all great! The bluebells and the shot of yellow foliage are probably my favorites.
ReplyDeleteTwelve like these would make a calendar as Meikie said.
ReplyDeleteMy first time on your blog. I like the sound of Ireland Bridge.
Always meant to revisit Bingley and see John Braine's grave.
A wonderful look back in photos of the year that has just passed.
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