At a Glance
- Vote for the best viewer photo of December 2025.
- 10 stunning photos from Central Texas.
- Voting ends Jan. 8, 2026.
- Why it matters: Your vote decides which image represents December in News Of Austin‘s photo of the year poll.
Every month, News Of Austin showcases the top photos sent in by viewers across Central Texas. For December 2025, 10 standout images have been selected, and the public can decide which one will be the winner.
Photo Options
Below are the ten photos, each captured on a specific date in December 2025.
- Foggy Sunrise – Austin, Dec. 7, 2025 – Courtesy Amara.
- Steel & Sky – Austin, Dec. 19, 2025 – Courtesy Evan Zimmerman.
- Road to Twilight – Manor, Dec. 14, 2025 – Courtesy Dawn Sosa.
- Horn to Be Wild – Cedar Park, Dec. 22, 2025 – Courtesy Craig Chandler.
- Christmas in Austin – Austin, Dec. 19, 2025 – Courtesy Melissa Kelly.
- Cedar Season – Lakeway, Dec. 7, 2025 – Courtesy Gus.
- Winter Warmth – Liberty Hill, Dec. 28, 2025 – Courtesy Samantha Lynn.
- Duel at Dawn – Austin, Dec. 6, 2025 – Courtesy Dave DeVore.
- Lunar Halo – Sunrise Beach Village, Dec. 28, 2025 – Courtesy Marsha Moore.
- Capital Colors – Austin, Dec. 18, 2025 – Courtesy Dale Blankenship.
Voting Details
You can cast your vote online by visiting News Of Austin‘s website. The poll closes at noon on Jan. 8, 2026, after which the winning photo will advance to the best photo of the year competition.

Key Takeaways
- 10 photos from Central Texas, all taken in December 2025.
- Voting ends Jan. 8, 2026.
- Winning photo moves on to photo of the year poll.
Take a moment to view the images and let your favorite shine through the vote.

