A black bear wanders previous a Prada retailer within the downtown core on the night time of Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Aspen. It was one of many Aspen Times’ hottest photographs from the yr. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
As somebody who takes photographs almost every single day, narrowing a yr’s value of labor right down to solely 10 frames is a frightening job. But let’s give it a go along with my favourite footage from 2025.
Please observe, I didn’t say greatest. I selected these images as a result of they both imply one thing particular to me, had been moments in time value reflecting on as we enter 2026, or drew sufficient likes on Instagram that it’s value sharing once more.
For occasion, the photograph of the bear in downtown Aspen isn’t all that particular. It was darkish, the framing isn’t good, and it’s not one I’d possible ever personally print. Then once more, it’s a bear strolling in entrance of a Prada retailer in downtown Aspen, and that’s form of hilarious (thus we used the headline “The Bear Wears Prada” when it ran within the newspaper).
Here are some extra photographs to replicate on from the previous yr as we recharge the digicam batteries and format the reminiscence playing cards for 2026.
Aspen as seen on June 24 with EcoFlight. The views of this valley from the air by no means get previous.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Benji, a three-month-old golden retriever, performs on the base of Aspen Mountain on Oct. 28. Benji is being educated as a brand new avalanche canine for Snowmass Ski Area.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Ward Hauenstein, left, hugs John Doyle throughout Hauenstein’s closing metropolis council assembly as a councilman on April 8 at Aspen City Hall.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
An osprey pokes its head out of its nest on May 18 close to Basalt.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Retiring Aspen Fire Chief Rick Balentine walks out of the engine bay one final time after the switch of command ceremony on Aug. 1 on the Aspen hearth station. It was the top of a 36-year run with the division. He was changed by Jake Andersen.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Tyson Ritter, lead singer for The All-American Rejects, performs for NPR’s particular music area recording as a part of Aspen Ideas Festival on June 26 in Aspen. This is likely one of the photographer’s favourite bands, so getting this private expertise was fairly the deal with.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Chef Shota Nakajima, proper, and Aspen chef Mawa McQueen share amusing throughout their cooking problem on the ultimate day of the Food & Wine Classic on June 22 in Aspen. This was McQueen’s official Food & Wine debut, and hopefully not the final for the rising native star.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Hotdog Hans, a personality performed by Aspen Olympic halfpipe skier Alex Ferreira, prepares to race on April 4 throughout Freestyle Friday at Aspen Highlands. Ferreira’s ornery alter ego is leisure at its greatest. Check out his movies on YouTube.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Aspen snowboarding icon Klaus Obermeyer blows out the candles throughout his 106th birthday celebration on Dec. 2 on the Obermeyer Headquarters on the Aspen Airport Businesss Center.Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
