Wildsmith picks her favorite photos of 2021 (2024)

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith’s favorite photos of 2021.

Shreveport Times photographer Henrietta Wildsmith's favorite photos of 2021.

State Fair of Louisiana Friday evening, May 7, 2021 in Shreveport.

Booker T Washington High School graduation May 26, 2021 at Independence Stadium.

Shreveport Fire Department responded to a fire on Market and Wall Tuesday morning.

Wilkinson Terrace housing complex, that provided assisted housing to residents of Shreveport for 68 years, will be demolished and replaced with new housing.

Several earthquakes have been recently reported in north Louisiana.

Cityscape of downtown Shreveport.

A lone protester who identified himself only as Austin showed up at the Louisiana State Capital Sunday afternoon.

Eight of the nine parishes in Region 7 have more than 1,000 cases with Covid-19.

Eight of the nine parishes in Region 7 have more than 1,000 cases with Covid-19.

UAB celebrates after winning the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl December 18, 2021.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith has Chante Brown on his shoulders so she could reach a doll she wanted during the Target's Heroes and Helpers program on December 16, 2021.

Leigh McClendon, photographed on December 9, 2021, has 2.2 million followers on TikTok.

Downtown Marshall, Texas decorated during the Wonderland of Lights festival on December 8, 2021.

The Rockets Over the Red festival at Riverview Park Sunday evening, November 28, 2021.

Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith walks down a hall of the Shreveport Police Station where the ceiling is covered with water stains, an issue which would be addressed with the 2021 Bond Proposal on November 24, 2021.

Clinton Johnson, the father of Clinton Johnson III, who was shot and killed near his Cedar Grove home, is photographed on November 18, 2021.

Wanda Thompson rescued a pit from the streets and it had a litter of puppies.

The confetti celebration for the Artistrees at Caddo Common Park Wednesday evening, November 10, 2021.

Caryssa Gibson smiles when she gets a stuffed animal at the 2021 State Fair of Louisiana.

Peyton Igo has judges poultry for the livestock show at the 2021 State Fair of Louisiana.

Omarion Miller on October 13, 2021.

Rob Base and Coolio Friday evening during the Revel at Festival Plaza October 9, 2021.

Moon in the sky on Friday evening, October 8, 2021.

Captain Shreve vs. Benton Friday evening, October 8, 2021.

Louisiana Food Prize's event Prize Fest 2021: Back in the Streets! was held Friday evening, Oct. 1, 2021, on Texas Street in downtown Shreveport.

Louisiana Food Prize's event Prize Fest 2021: Back in the Streets! was held Friday evening, Oct. 1, 2021, on Texas Street in downtown Shreveport.

Blessing of the Animals at St. Mark's Cathedral Monday afternoon, October 4, 2021.

Rachard Dennis performs his show Saturday evening, September 25, at the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.

The six finalist fashion designers compete at the Fashion Prize Finals Friday, September 24, at SciPort Discovery Center.

The six finalist fashion designers compete at the Fashion Prize Finals Friday, September 24, at SciPort Discovery Center.

Caleb Hughes, known as Captain Caleb the Dinosaur Trainer, is part of the Jurassic Quest exhibition that is coming to Shreveport this weekend.

Kathryn Usher is taking her grief and making art out of it in the form of a short film.

The 9-11 Annual Remembrance Ceremony Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Liberty Garden Memorial in Bossier City.

Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington during the 9-11 Annual Remembrance Ceremony Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Liberty Garden Memorial in Bossier City.

Derrick Lacost describes the experience of being in his home during Hurricane Ida Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Grand Caillou, Louisiana. "It was real bad. I can't even sleep." Lacost said.

Kentrell Garner, center, uses bottled water to boil shrimp with the help of his sons, Kaviyon, left, and Mali'K, underneath what was their home Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Grand Caillou, Louisiana.

Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 - Manson Falgout Jr. and Annika Mauldin, who are expecting their first child any day, are now living on a shrimp boat with five family members after Hurricane Ida destroyed their home in Grand Caillou, Louisiana.

Damage from Hurricane Ida Thursday September 2, 2021 in Grand Isle, Louisiana.

Damage from Hurricane Ida Thursday September 2, 2021 in Grand Isle, Louisiana.

Paul Delise, 52, takes a break from putting a tarp on his house that was damaged from Hurricane Ida Thursday September 2, 2021 in Grand Isle, Louisiana.

Damage from Hurricane Ida Thursday September 2, 2021 in Grand Isle, Louisiana.

Damage from Hurricane Ida Thursday September 2, 2021 in Galliano, Louisiana.

Damage from Hurricane Ida Thursday September 2, 2021 in near Grand Isle, Louisiana.

Nikeia Washington from Vacherie, Louisiana holds her granddaughter, Halia Zenon, at a hotel in downtown Shreveport where they have evacuated because of hurricane Ida.

United Way of Northwest Louisiana's Centennial Celebration. marking 100 years of serving Northwest Louisiana, Thursday evening at Sam's Town.

LSU Health student Shelby Dillon gets her COVID-19 vaccination by nurse Eliana Chavez as Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards watches during the LSU Health vaccination event Tuesday morning, August 24, 2021, in Shreveport. The event aimed to get more medical students vaccinated by offering a $100 incentive.

Willis-Knighton COVID-19 intensive care unit nurse Felicia Croft.

Misty Castile

Marvin Muhammad of Shreveport's Nation of Islam.

Local artist Byron May will have an exhibit in Artspace. May makes his own paint, which is similar to printing ink and has a unique quality that allows May to layer different colors without mixing them.

Oscar-award winner William Joyce will have an exhibit of the creation process for his new short film, Mr. Spam Gets a New Hat at SRAC's artspace.

The 2021 Sportspectrum River Cities Triathlon Sunday morning at Cypress Black Bayou Recreation park.

Asylum Seekers

Asylum Seekers

Ray Stevenson has made the old Hosston Post Office, that stood abandoned for years, into his home.

Ray Stevenson has made the old Hosston Post Office, that stood abandoned for years, into his home.

Ray Stevenson has made the old Hosston Post Office, that stood abandoned for years, into his home.

Ray Stevenson has made the old Hosston Post Office, which stood abandoned for years, into his home.

Two officers embrace during funeral for Sgt. William 'Billy' Collins, Jr. July 16, 2021 at First Bossier Baptist Church in Bossier City.

Teresa Collins, wife of Sgt. William 'Billy' Collins, Jr., reacts to the casket being placed in the hearse during his funeral July 16, 2021 at First Bossier Baptist Church in Bossier City.

The Lot is an outdoor event space at the old Sportran Bus Station in downtown Shreveport, LA.

The Sportspectrum Firecracker 5k Race Saturday morning, July 3, 2021in Shreveport.

Ka'Davien Baylor with the Galilee's Stewart-Belle Stadium Community Mural.

The Official Swearing In Ceremony for Mayor-elect Thomas H. Chandler and the Bossier City Council Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2021.

Praise Temple's Senior Pastor Brandon Bishop has committed to helping to try and reduce crime in Shreveport.

Juneteenth Celebration and Art Show by Bertha Harris Saturday, June 19, at JR gallery in downtown Shreveport.

The annual Sunflower Trail and Festival Saturday, June 19, in north Louisiana.

The annual Sunflower Trail and Festival Saturday, June 19, in north Louisiana.

Bossier City Mayor Lorenz "Lo" Walker.

The 2021 Red River Balloon Rally at the Brookshire Grocery Arena Friday evening June 11.

Shreveport artist Bertha Harris.

Terry Bradshaw says hello to old friends when he came to Shreveport Wednesday afternoon, June 2, 2021, and received a 'key to the city' from Mayor Adrian Perkins.

Snow in Shreveport Monday afternoon, Feb 15, 2021.

Texas Street is covered in snow Monday afternoon, Feb 15, 2021.