Best Pictures of the Year 2024

In this video, I look back at some of my favourite stills and video clips taken during 2024. It been a very productive year, and I photographed Barn Owls, Turtle Doves, Fox Cubs, and both Damelflies and Bee Wolf Wasps in flight. I also tried my hand at photographing rock groups at Live Gigs. I show landscapes/seascapes from a trip to the Skye and the Scottish Highlands, as well as a week spent on the Northumberland Coast.
Music used in the video from :
UA-cam Audio Libary
Track 1 :
Title : Angel`s Dream
Artist : Aakash Gandhi
Track 2 :
Title : State Drive
Artist : Vyen
Track 3 :
Title : Watch it Glow
Artist : Silent Partner
Track 4 :
Title : Drifting at 432Hz
Artist : Unicorn Heads
Links to the videos mentioned :
Barn Owls in North Norfolk :
• Bird Photography in No...
Turtle Doves and Yellowhammers :
• Photographing Turtle D...
Fox Cubs :
• Fox Cubs with the OM1m...
Kingfishers at RSPB Lakenheath :
• Photographing Kingfish...
Banded Demoiselles in Flight :
• Photographing and Vide...
Bee Wolf Wasps in Flight :
• Photographing Bee Wolf...
Link to Quest Photographic Website : www.questphoto...

[@hanahoeo7073]

Wonderful pics Roger, tfs

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment. Its very much appreciated. Best wishes for 2025.

[@gershwins]

I just discovered your brilliant channel. Your calm and clear explanations are much appreciated

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you for watching, and the very kind comment. Glad you liked it . 👍

[@malcolmtoyer8950]

Great summary and beautiful work!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thnaks very much Malcolm. Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes for 2025.

[@paulisraelsonisraelsonlaw654]

Roger: Thank you for another year of fascinating and instructive videos. Surely, the Olympus/OM Systems photographers appreciate your videos. All the best, PJI

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment Paul. Its appreciated, and glad you liked it. All the best for 2025.

[@michaelwallwork7482]

Good choice. That was my favourite 👏

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Michael. Glad you agreed with my selection. All the best for 2025.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Great set of pictures and video Roger. Good luck for 2025. Happy Christmas, all the best Steve.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Steve. I was pleased with how the year went. FIngers croosed to hope 2025 can be equally sucessful. All the best to you and family. (Congrats of being a grandad) All the best for 2025.

[@klburt73]

Roger, an absolutely beautiful set of images! Congratulations on such a good year. I'd be proud of all of those! I have not seen some of these landscape photos you took; they are lovely. Really enjoy seeing your videos.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thats really nice of you to say that. I was pleased with the landscape shots. I did think about making a video on the Skye/Torridon trip but because I was in a group, its difficult to do an `to camera` clips. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@RichardCookphotography]

Great video Roger and some lovely shots. I think I have to go for the Damselfly because that would be hard to recreate again I think. Love Turtle doves, here Oriental turtle doves are very common and have such beautiful plumage in flight which you illustrated beautifully in that shot you took 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Richard. I did originally have the Damsefly as my best shot, but decided in the end on the slow motion Turtle Doves. In the UK , Turtle Doves are quite rare. All the best for 2025.

[@DosJof5118]

Thank you for the new inspiration for 2025. I also shoot with the wonderful Olympus cameras, an OM-D E-M1 and an E-M1 MkIII, and a growing collection of M.Zukio lenses.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment. Glad your enjoying the oLympus cameras. They are a great bit of kit, and the lenses are pin sharp. Best wishes for 2025.

[@bonynge5]

Brilliant pictures Roger. I'm inclined to agree with your choices. Although if there was a 4th place, one of the Barn owls would be nice.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment. I did intitially have the Barn Owl in as third place, but in the end decided on the Kestrel. Glad you enjoyed it, and all the best for 2025

[@davidwilkin4637]

Lovely video Roger. Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks David. Glad you liked it. Same to you and family. Best wishes for 2025.

[@phreekme]

King Fisher shot at 9:28 is my favorite.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting. To be honest, I originall had that shot in the first three. I did change my mind quite a few times ! All the best for 2025.

[@MikeLaneFRPS]

Very nice Roger. You did have a good year.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Mike. Its been one of my best years photographically.

[@Kentsj]

Outstanding. A very good year. More of the same for 2025!!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks very much. Its appreciated. Best wishes for 2025.

[@philiphadley2280]

Thanks for sharing your 2024 journey, You had a good year Roger.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Phil. It has been a very productive year. I also have shots taken at protest rallies , as well as in a London nightclub, but the video would have been too long. All the best to you and family for Christmas and the New Year.

[@philiphadley2280]

@@rogerhance5883 All the best Roger, Yes you have done a lot of photo shoots this year so well done and great for your talks to camera clubs etc, i wish you and your family a great Christmas and new year.

[@rogerhance5883]

@@philiphadley2280 Same to you and family Phil. All the best for 2025.

[@philparker97]

Some excellent shots, roger, and a nice, broad variety - great portfolio for the year.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Phil. I did attempt to try other areas of photography this year. I have even done protest marches and shots done at a nightclub, but didnt include them because the video would have been too long. Maybe another video in the New Year. Once again thanks for the kind comment. All the best for 2025.

[@Armin_alter_Mann]

I like your fotos Roger and i'm Happy with my new OM1 - Merry Cristmas and a Happy new year! Viele Grüße von Armin!

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment. Glad you like the OM1. Its a great bit of kit. All the best for 2025.

[@Ken_H_]

Lovely review of the year Roger, was that Livewire making an appearance? Never expected that on one of your videos! All the best for the festive period 🍻

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Ken. It was Dirty DC, not Live Wire. I hope to photograph Live Wire sometime in the future. I am really enjoying group photograhy, and it a bit different to birds and landscapes. Thanks for the kind comment , and best wishes for 2025.

[@garys639]

Thanks for all your great work this year. All the best for the year to come.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Gary. Its appreciated. Best wishes for 2025.

[@ThomasReed-c1w]

Top photography Roger like them all.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you Thomas. Its very kind of you to say so. Best wishes for 2025.

[@NatureShortsGB]

Thanks Roger. Great to see your photos and video clips

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment. Its much appreciated.

[@johngdinesen1]

Awesome video and pictures! Thank you for showing.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks very much John.. Its very much appreciated. Best wishes for 2025.

[@rob_pemb]

Stunning photos Roger, keep sharing them and you videos they are great.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks very much Rob. Thats greatly appreciated. Glad you liked it. All the best for 2025.

[@The.How2Do.Channel]

Beautiful pictures and videos!! Love it

[@rogerhance5883]

Thank you very much. Its appreciated.

[@rhysstatham7407]

My favourite, all of them just stunning .

[@rogerhance5883]

Thats such a nice comment. Thank you very much. Its greatly appreciated.

[@robdido]

Make for a great calendar. Thanks. Great year and more to come 👍

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the kind comment Rob. Never made a calendar before, but its maybe worth thinking about. All the best for 2025.

[@stevevickers2844]

A brilliant heartwarming video Roger - you certainly posted a great range of superb shots really excellent work. Have a great christmas and keep the videos coming in 2025.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Steve. As always, your kind comments are very welcome. All the best for Christmas, and best wishes for 2025.

[@narinthip3058]

Beautiful works Roger! All the best for 2025, cheers....

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment. All the best for 2025

[@edwardrussell5413]

Great stuff as always Roger.

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers Matt. All the best for 2025.

[@CamillaI]

An amazing year Roger. I wish mine was half as good . Awesome 👏

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Mark. I had a very lucky year. Not sure 2025 will be able to live up to 2024 ! All the best for Christmas and 2025.

[@sandydt57]

thank you for your videos ..great watch

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for the very kind comment. Glad you liked them.

[@JoseAntonioLopezAlonso]

Maravillosa fotos, gracias por compartirlas.

[@rogerhance5883]

Gracias por los tan amables comentarios José. Es muy apreciado. Me alegra que te haya gustado.

[@photosonthebay9341]

Fantastic set of photos and video. Merry Christmas Roger

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers Neil. Its really appreciated. Best wishes for CHristmas and 2025.

[@laurelb8372]

Certainly an outstanding year of photography and wish to thank you for sharing them. All were superb though my favourites were the kestrel and the barn owl with the castle sunset coming in third. Have a safe & happy Christmas

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting, and glad you like the video. I was extreemly lucky this year. 2025 will have a lot to look up to . All the best for Christmas and the New Year.

[@MarkSandbach]

brilliant photos and videos Roger. Really enjoyed all your videos this year and before. Have a lovely Christmas and all the best for 2025

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Mark. Thats really kind of you to say that. Best wishes to you for Christmas and for 2025.

[@johnpark8297]

Fabulous selection of video and stills from the past year Roger. I do love slo-mo. The turtle doves are a real treat to see and the rain really is mesmerising, particularly when the rain drops bounce off the birds. The demoiselle shot is absolutely brilliant and for me just edges the top spot because of the difficulty to achieve all aspects pin sharp. Love that Embleton bay sunrise and the short eared owl looking straight at you. Thanks again for making these videos and sharing your knowledge, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas 🎄 and all the best for 2025.

[@rogerhance5883]

Cheers John. Your very kind comments are very much appreciated. I did have the Demoiselle as my top shot originally, but in the end decided on the Turle Doves. WEll spoted were the rain drop bouce of the bird. I love that bit. Best wishes to you for Christmas and for 2025

[@bevdonovan]

Fantastic images Roger. Hard to pick a favourite, though I loved the shots at Glencoe, not just because they were great shots but also becaus eyou found a different perspective to what people shoot there.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks Bev. I was pleased with the Glen Coe shot. When we all got there, we all lined up to take the usual shot near the waterfall. It was O.K, but I have done it before, and I didnt think I would improve on my previous shot, so I wandered away fro the group and looked for a different composition. I though this one worked well. Thanks for thind comment, and all the best for 2025.

[@joehesketh9370]

How did you shoot that Kestrel at 120p on an O-M1 II, I thought it maxed out at 60fps?

[@rogerhance5883]

The OM1 and the OM1mkII will shoot at 120fps and 240fps. Its not 4K , its FHD. The only problem with the slow motion settings on the OM cameras is that they do not continually focus.

[@joehesketh9370]

@rogerhance5883 thanks for confirming. Whilst looking for an answer I have found that people are shooting 5.7k 120hz with the OM-1 II using it's 120fps raw burts to make 3.75 second long clips.

[@JanicevD]

I agree there is something really special about the turtle dove clip.

[@rogerhance5883]

Thanks for commenting Janice, and glad you agreed with me abut the Turtle Dove clip. All the best for 2025.