Region’s highs and lows during 2016
![One of Benson’s most striking images of 2016. Albany WWII veteran Jim Harness was awarded the French Legion of Honour.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/B88333603Z/B88333603Z.1_20161223101856_000%2BGGPQDKVA.4-1.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Our photographer Laurie Benson captured the highs and lows of 2016 on camera.
From the raw emotion of sporting premiership wins to the heartbreak of death, including a tragic drowning at Salmon Holes.
Here’s our pick of some of his best work.
Pictures: Laurie Benson
Pictures: Laurie Benson
Pictures: Laurie Benson
![A provocative image of Senior Constable Jeff Daniels with dangerous weapons seized by police.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/B88333603Z/B88333603Z.1_20161223101856_000%2BGVEQG255.4-0.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
![Raw celebration as the Tigers' celebrate their 2016 LGSHA women's grand final victory.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/B88333603Z/B88333603Z.1_20161223101856_000%2BGVEQG2A6.4-0.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
![Raw celebration as the Tigers' celebrate their 2016 LGSHA women's grand final victory.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/B88333603Z/B88333603Z.1_20161223101856_000%2BGVEQG2A6.4-0.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
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