PHOTOS OF THE YEAR - Linda Robertson

Celebrating India's independence day dressed in traditional costumes are dancers Thiloma Liyanage...
Celebrating India's independence day dressed in traditional costumes are dancers Thiloma Liyanage (centre front) and (from left) Yoshikkah Seladurai, Lasweni Sivaraman, Arunadhathi Rajula and Gayathri Saibaba, at the University of Otago.
Otepoti Flashmob led by choreographer Xzenia Witehira Kutia entertained in the recently reopened...
Otepoti Flashmob led by choreographer Xzenia Witehira Kutia entertained in the recently reopened George St one-way system in May.
Ann Arkii performs at the Ann-iversary drag show at the Inch Bar, Dunedin, in May.
Ann Arkii performs at the Ann-iversary drag show at the Inch Bar, Dunedin, in May.
Competing in the judging rounds of the Masters Athletic 40+ are 
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Competing in the judging rounds of the Masters Athletic 40+ are ...
Performers (from left) Larissa Lofley as Miss Lucy Drawers, Rich Manic as Captain Festus McBoyle...
Performers (from left) Larissa Lofley as Miss Lucy Drawers, Rich Manic as Captain Festus McBoyle and Gareth Price as Mr Ebenezer Strong prepare for their last Dunedin Fringe Festival performance of Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show at...
Dunedin comedian Tama Alexander, 20, wields an accordion ahead of the debut of his latest stand...
Dunedin comedian Tama Alexander, 20, wields an accordion ahead of the debut of his latest stand-up show "Breatha" at this year's Dunedin Fringe Festival.
The back of the car is usually reserved for children, dogs or shopping bags from the supermarket...
The back of the car is usually reserved for children, dogs or shopping bags from the supermarket but for Tessa Kingsbury, the back of her car is reserved for Buddy, her 2-year-old ram. Encouraged by tasty treats Buddy was happy to pose for this...
Ameer Al Turk, 6 months, and I shared a moment as his family became New Zealand citizens at a...
Ameer Al Turk, 6 months, and I shared a moment as his family became New Zealand citizens at a ceremony in Dunedin in August. By the time I photographed his family, at the end of the event, Ameer was sound asleep in his father's arms.
National long jump champion Shay Veitch training at the Caledonian Ground.
National long jump champion Shay Veitch training at the Caledonian Ground.

ODT staff photographer Linda Robertson selects her favourite photographs from 2024.