2019 in 12 photographs

Another year is drawing to a close, and there’s just enough time to glance back at 2019.

The year until October was dominated by travel, experiencing new places and creating new memories. The latter segment of 2019 has been about reconnecting with my neighbourhood and city of Manchester.

These photographs – just one for each month – distill the essence of each location and take me right back to that place, whether it’s on top of a Namibian sand dune, experiencing a magic Icelandic snowfall in May, or right here in Manchester.

It’s time to herald 2020 and wish you all a very healthy and Happy New Year.

Tap/click first image to see gallery

: January: Stunning Namibian dunes

: February: New Zealand’s farthest edge

: March: Dense Hong Kong skyscrapers

: April: Porto’s beauty

: May: Magical Icelandic snowfall

: June: Epic Tirana sunset

: July: Dead Sea bathers

: August: Llandudno beach joy

: September: Tokyo neon

: October: Liverpool spiritual light

: November: Neighbourhood reflections

: December: Manchester Christmas puddle

Tags: 2019, Albania, Happy New Year, Hong Kong, Iceland, Japan, Liverpool, Llandudno, Manchester, Namibia, New Zealand, photography, Porto, review of 2019, travel, year in review

10 thoughts on “2019 in 12 photographs”

Jane Lurie on January 5, 2020 at 16:44 said:

Congratulations on a beautiful year, Mike. Your images are creatively composed and are stunning to view. Loved every one! Here’s to an exciting 2020!

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 5, 2020 at 17:05 said:
  
  Thank you so much, Jane. It’s amazing to be on opposite sides of the world and have similar ideas in mind. Here’s to an inspiring year ahead.
  
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Kiki on December 31, 2019 at 19:14 said:

Hi Mike, very nice collection. My favourite is still – as it as on IG – the Christmas light puddle, I’m just drawn to it. I also like the Icelandic Snowfall, it looks so serene. And funnily I’m also taken with Llandudno – probably because I’ve recently watched Hinterland :-D.
All the best for the new year, I’m looking forward to your new pictures!

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 31, 2019 at 20:16 said:
  
  Hi Kiki, thanks so much! Hopefully 2020 will be of inspiration too. Similarly I look forward to much more delectable food photography :)
  
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Laura Bloomsbury on December 31, 2019 at 18:51 said:

I would think choosing just 12 must have been difficult since every one is a winner – Happy New Year to you Mike and keep trailblazing with camera for those of us novices to follow in your wake

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 31, 2019 at 18:55 said:
  
  Ah thank you Laura, a Happy New Year to you too. Keep clicking that shutter as well! The choice was about where I was during the month and the shot that brought it all back.
  
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Cos on December 31, 2019 at 14:58 said:

A great year in 12 photos! Have a beautiful 2020, with lots of love and travels!

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 31, 2019 at 15:26 said:
  
  Thanks Koos, and you too. Happy New Year! 🎉
  
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leecleland on December 31, 2019 at 05:34 said:

I love seeing what people choose as their best images for a year and your’s don’t disappoint at all. What an amazing year of travel you’ve had! It must have been very hard to choose only 12 images :) All the best for 2020 and the next decade – may photography continue strongly in your life.

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- mikeosbornphoto on December 31, 2019 at 09:53 said:
  
  Hey Lee and thank you so much! It only got difficult for the latter months when I was back home, oddly enough. A Happy New Year to you too (you’ll get there first!) and I hope photography and travel feature in 2020 :)
  
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