Best Photos of 2020

Updated on 25 June 2026

So, 2020. What a strange year in so many ways. But at the same time I feel it has been an opportunity for creative growth.

My local woodland, Hatfield Park, is one that I had almost completely disregarded. So to be forced by the various lockdowns to stay local, I had no choice but to embrace the location - and embrace it, I did!

There are also images from Broxbourne Woods, Tring Park, Epping Forest and Hainault Forest. Overall, I’m pretty pleased with this set of images - they represent a challenging year with some pretty amazing conditions.

Here is hoping that 2021 is a more normal year than 2020 has proved to be. I wish you and your family all the very best for the coming year.

About Tim Smalley

Tim Smalley is a professional woodland photographer based in Hertfordshire, UK, sharing mindful photography tips to help nature lovers and photographers find inspiration, calm and creativity in local woods.

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