SUNRISES, pumpkins, pets, and smiling faces were just some of the Oxford Mail reader’s favourite pictures of 2022.

The Oxford Mail asked its readers which photograph they had taken this year was their absolutely favourite of all time.

Wayne Rushen sent in a picture of the Oxford RFC team after they had won the league.

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Jay Bourton sent a picture of his Grandad at the Speedway in Oxford. He said: "The last time me and my wonderful pops was able to go to the speedway unfortunately he passed away in October."

Jennifer Long sent in some pictures of carved pumpkins and Justin Puddle sent in a picture of Country Park in Carterton.

There were so many marvellous photographs summing up 2022 as it comes to a close.

Oxford Mail: Picture by Wayne Rushen of when Oxford RFC won the leaguePicture by Wayne Rushen of when Oxford RFC won the league (Image: Wayne Rushen)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Sean Stone of Oxford High StreetPicture by Sean Stone of Oxford High Street (Image: Sean Stone)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Neetu Gosal of her dogsPicture by Neetu Gosal of her dogs (Image: Neetu Gosal)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Kevin Stroudley of Rousham FollyPicture by Kevin Stroudley of Rousham Folly (Image: Kevin Stroudley)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Kathy Clayden of Neko HarbourPicture by Kathy Clayden of Neko Harbour (Image: Kathy Clayden)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Justin Puddle of Country Park in Carterton Picture by Justin Puddle of Country Park in Carterton (Image: Justin Puddle)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Jessica Allen. She said: Showing off my new hair after chemo and an unexpected baby 12 months later!Picture by Jessica Allen. She said: Showing off my new hair after chemo and an unexpected baby 12 months later! (Image: Jessica Allen)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Jay Bourton. He said: The last time me and my wonderful pops was able to go to the speedway unfortunately he passed away in October.Picture by Jay Bourton. He said: The last time me and my wonderful pops was able to go to the speedway unfortunately he passed away in October. (Image: Jay Bourton)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Jennifer Long of some pumpkinsPicture by Jennifer Long of some pumpkins (Image: Jennifer Long)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Eric Denton of Isle of WightPicture by Eric Denton of Isle of Wight (Image: Eric Denton)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Elaine Coy of a sunrise in SantoriniPicture by Elaine Coy of a sunrise in Santorini (Image: Elaine Coy)

Oxford Mail: Picture by Christina Allen of a beach in WalesPicture by Christina Allen of a beach in Wales (Image: Christina Allen)

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage.

Get in touch with her by emailing: gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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