2025 was a quiet photographic year for me; I felt a bit disconnected from photography in general, but on the occasions when I picked up my camera I found myself enjoying taking photos again.
So, this look back on the year may look a bit sporadic, but I always find it important to do these posts, even if it's just for myself.
If you take the time to read this post then I hope you enjoy it…
JANUARY - a touch of oil on a pathway puddle.
A frosty start to the year - frozen surface of a pond in the Festival Gardens.
One of my favourite photos of the year - four frosty teasels in the Festival Gardens.
Detail from ‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ exhibition at The World Museum, Liverpool.
A self-portrait of sorts, generated by cameras capturing form and movement within the ‘Bees’ exhibition.
MARCH - Scarred leaf inside the Palm House at Sefton Park.
Tree bark details of a fallen tree, Sefton Park.
MAY - Exhibiting my work at the Chester Photo Fesitval.
Left: Inter-twined - Detail from a horse sculpture in Liverpool.
Right: Mersey Flow -Water trails left in the banks of the River Mersey.
Surrounding images by other photographers.
A wider view of the exhibition space (Castlefield Gallery).
JUNE - A return to virtual photography in Gran Turismo 7 following the PlayStation employee internal tournament.
AUGUST - On back-to-back days I went for walks around Sefton Park with a project title in my head and idea to photograph tree bark. It’s a subject I’ve previously enjoyed capturing so wanted to explore.
SEPTEMBER - Submitted this photo from 2022 to this year’s Exposure One Awards; it was a nominee for the nature & non-professional category (see more here).
Pleased this photo of mine is displayed amongst great photos.
NOVEMBER - Annual family holiday to the Lake District. Weather was poor during the week, but on one decent day of weather I walked to Rydal Caves and had a look inside.
Towards the back of the cave was this rock surface, where light skimmed across it - another favourite of the year.
So that was my 2025 - thank you for looking back on it with me. I wish you the best for 2026!
Andrew