My Favorite Photographs of 2021

“Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop,” photographer Ansel Adams once suggested. I think he was right. With Adams thought in mind, I am delighted to share with you my twelve favorite photographs made in 2021. I'd love to hear from you about which ones are your favorites. Please let me know in the comment section below.

Ruby Beach, Late Afternoon, Olympic National Park, Washington

Approaching Storm, Fort Union National Monument, New Mexico

Wapiskaw-maskwa White Bear, Cree (for the Native Light Photo Collaboration)

Cuchara Aspens, Autumn, Spanish Peaks, Colorado

Duane, Kiowa/Kewa, Powwow Dancer (for the Native Light Photo Collaboration)

Our Lady of the Rio Chama and Approaching Storm, Late Summer, near Abiquiú, New Mexico

Crystal Starr Skye, Lakota/Diné (for the Native Light Photo Collaboration)

Mother & Child Reunion, Late Afternoon, Lincoln, New Mexico

ViLette and the Dragon (El Dragon), New Mexico

Fort Union National Monument, Late Summer, New Mexico

Glowing Cottonwood on a Starry Night, Autumn, White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Holiday Lights, New Years Eve, Santa Fe, New Mexico