Visitors go the Bradenton Herald's website, www.bradenton.com, for news, information and especially the photographs.

Photos have always told stories in ways that words cannot. And if you have a gallery of photos, even better.

What kind of galleries were the most popular galleries this year?

The short answer: all kinds. Good news, bad news, community successes, community problems.

Here's our top 10 most viewed galleries of 2012:

1. A Stroll Down Riverwalk

2. Tropical Storm Debby Damage in Manatee County

3. DeSoto Grand Parade and 5K Race

4. Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-75

5. Food Stamp Fraud

6. Manatee High School Homecoming

7. Riverwalk Opening Day

8. Golden Heralds

9. First Day of School

10. Manatee High School 2012 Graduation

-- Compiled by William Winter,

Bradenton Herald web developer