Oh, dear. You know how compulsive I've been about selecting a favorite each month. Well, forget it for the annual collection. Way too many beautiful shots from which to choose. So many. For some reason I'm drawn to that old sea lion (Shot No. 2) contemplating life with his flipper under his chin.
I wouldn't have the faintest idea how to judge photos by technique or composition like so many forum members are skilled enough to do, but I'm continually reminded that you have the rare talent to capture the personalities of the birds and animals you photograph. That, in my view, is photographic genius.
Margi