These 20 images from the last 12 months showcase the quality and professionalism of the YEP photographic team who went above and beyond to capture a city and its residents. They range from flamingos at a Leeds stately home through to the wonder of nature as well as Leeds United highlights, photocalls, weather and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Which is your favourite of these 20 favourites? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers
![An amazing show of colour from the wide varieties of Rhododendrons within the grounds of Temple Newsam in May 2022. Pictured is Jo Peer stopping to take a photograph in archways of the flowering golden trailing Laburnum which is in full display in the formal south garden.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhNWJhZjdmLWY1ZjEtNDQyZS05NTVmLTNlZTRhNTQ3OTIzZjozNzcwYWY3NC1kMWRjLTRmYTktYmNjOC00MzAxMmExZjk1MDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Leeds in 2022
An amazing show of colour from the wide varieties of Rhododendrons within the grounds of Temple Newsam in May 2022. Pictured is Jo Peer stopping to take a photograph in archways of the flowering golden trailing Laburnum which is in full display in the formal south garden. Photo: James Hardisty
![Kalvin Phillips at the final whistle against Brighton & Hove Albion in May 2022. It proved to be his last appearance at Elland Road before his move to Manchester City.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJkMjFjNzliLTk4ZDQtNGJjZi1hMTM1LWJiZmI5YTYwYTc4MDo1OWRmMzE4Yy1jZmRmLTQ0MGQtYTcwZS02OWJlYjQ3NWZiZTU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. Leeds in 2022
Kalvin Phillips at the final whistle against Brighton & Hove Albion in May 2022. It proved to be his last appearance at Elland Road before his move to Manchester City. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![A photocall for East Side Story by Space2 at Quarry Hill in July 2022. Pictured, from the right, are poet Michelle Scally Clarke, Lili Holland-Fricke playing the cello and dancer Sam White.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBlZTk5YzVjLTQ3MjktNDkyMi05YmEzLTEzMTRjY2IyMjg0NDo4YTlhZDM2My00MDQ0LTRlOGMtODUzYS04ZGFlMjM1NGUxMDU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Leeds in 2022
A photocall for East Side Story by Space2 at Quarry Hill in July 2022. Pictured, from the right, are poet Michelle Scally Clarke, Lili Holland-Fricke playing the cello and dancer Sam White. Photo: Simon Hulme
![Rodrigo celebrates scoring Leeds United's opening goal against Cagliari Calcio pre-season at Elland Road in July 2022.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ2YzUwNzlkLWIwOTAtNDVjNi1iYzRlLWM4ODViMzhkM2Q2NjpkMzA1NDEzMC04YWMyLTRlZDMtOTA5Ni0yNGUyMzczYzljZDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Leeds in 2022
Rodrigo celebrates scoring Leeds United's opening goal against Cagliari Calcio pre-season at Elland Road in July 2022. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
![Subterranean exercise in the tunnels below Leeds city centre in July 2022. Taking part in the environment training are personnel from 21 Engineer Regiment; 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment; 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment; and 8 Engineer Brigade.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA4OGViMTcwLWY0NTEtNGE4YS1hNzAxLTcyYmQ3YzY3NmEyMzo3YmE4ZjViYy00ZjI2LTQxYmMtYWM1Yy1hOThhM2YwMTdkZjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
11. Leeds in 2022
Subterranean exercise in the tunnels below Leeds city centre in July 2022. Taking part in the environment training are personnel from 21 Engineer Regiment; 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment; 2nd Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment; and 8 Engineer Brigade. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
![A Puli in competition on the first day at Leeds Championship Dog Show at Harewood House in July 2022.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE3NDQ4YzU1LTVkYzctNGI2MS1iMmVhLTU1OTZhZjI0OWQ3YTpjMWM2YjA2Zi05YjhjLTRkYjktYjRhYi1mZDJhNDc3YmRlNGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
12. Leeds in 2022
A Puli in competition on the first day at Leeds Championship Dog Show at Harewood House in July 2022. Photo: Tony Johnson