All of the best photos from the Southern Highlands this year

You have probably seen my name pop up on a local Facebook group asking for photos for galleries and believe me, there have been many.

From all of the seasons, to horses and many, many dogs, when I asked for photos, you all delivered.

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If you have contributed to one of the many galleries that have popped up on the Southern Highland News over the past year, I would like to say thank you.

All of your photos have put a smile on my face, and shown me different parts of the region, just click the links to see all of the photos.

The spectacle of autumn captivates and leaves the Highlands and Tablelands

The Highlands transformed into a wonderland of earthy colours this year.

Pathways, backyards, streets and parks have lit up with magnificent trees, their leaves crunching beneath our feet, as we wonder about enjoying the glorious sunshine.

Photos: Horses around the Highlands and Tablelands celebrate their shared birthday today

Lots of horses celebrated their birthdays in the Highlands this year. All of these photos captured all of the horses' quirky and loveable personalities.

Nathan Moore embraces Southern Highlands nature and a new hobby in the height of the Covid pandemic

Willow Vale's Nathan Moore said he had begun to develop an interest in photography before the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

However, he said the lockdowns and restrictions since that time had paved the way for him to develop a greater commitment to his new-found hobby with a lens firmly focused on the beauty of the Southern Highlands.

Six galleries full of canines for International Dog Day

Highlanders celebrated their pooches on August 26 as part of International Dog Day. All six galleries can be found in this link.

Have a look back at winter moments people captured in the Southern Highlands and Tablelands

Did your neighbourhood transform into a frosty wonderland this winter?

Perhaps you saw your yard blanketed in snow and ran to the fireplace, or grabbed some extra winter layers and went out and enjoyed it.

The beauty and magic of Tulip Time was captured by many in the Southern Highlands

Highlanders pulled out their cameras to capture the 60^th anniversary of Tulip Time.

The festival celebrated its diamond anniversary with a display of 127,000 tulips of all colours, sizes and textures, 15,000 annual plants and themed sparkles in tow.

The beauty and magic of spring in the Southern Highlands and Tablelands | Photos

The colours, blooms and animals of spring have captivated Highlanders this year.

It was a very wet, windy and stormy season, but has nonetheless been spectacular.

Bowral becomes a Christmas wonderland as the community unites for the Festival of Lights

The spirit of Christmas was certainly in the air as the community came together to see Bowral sparkle with the commencement of the Festival of Lights.

The gardens were full of stars, fairly lights, angels and a wheelchair accessible sleigh where Highlanders can take photos.

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