The Sunderland Echo readers have a good eye for that perfect picture – so to celebrate the past 12 months, we put a call out on our Facebook page for your favourite photographs taken this year. From precious family memories and milestones to wildlife shots and iconic views, there were some were some fantastic snaps.
Take a look at these 12 shots to sum up 2022 in our New Year picture special. Thank you to everyone who contributed and you can add your own photo to our post on Facebook here.
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