Each year, Bostons photo blog “The Big Picture” compiles an amazing set of photographs looking back at the year just gone. This year is no different, with three sets of astounding photographs looking back 2011. Rather than me telling you about the set, I’ll just let the pictures do the talking…

Any “best of” list must surely be subjective. This one is no different. Choosing the best photographs of the year is an enormously difficult task, with many terrific photographs slipping through the cracks.

The Year in Pictures: Part I – The Big Picture – Boston.com

The year in Pictures: Part II – The Big Picture – Boston.com

The Year in Pictures: Part III – The Big Picture – Boston.com