A fruit importer's lorry at Covent Garden, London, with its driver's cabin in the shape of an apple. (Photo by Harold Clements/London Express/Getty Images). October 1928

German field telegraph operators at work in Warsaw. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1st October 1914

A Ukrainian serviceman of the 3rd Assault Brigade fires a 122mm mortar towards Russian positions at the front line, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, July 2, 2023. (Photo by Alex Babenko/AP Photo)

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and these striking images of 2017 are no exception. The photo highlights include incredible snapshots of the natural world as well as some awesome animal and human encounters. The vibrant gallery also shows thrill-seekers pushing themselves to the limit with breathtaking stunts captured in perfect clarity. The pictures have been taken by a host of photographers from around the world. Here: The two lion cubs singing their hearts out at Antelope park in Zimbabwe. (Photo by David Jenkins/Caters News Agency)

Del Mar firefighters roll up hose after a day fighting wildfires Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Carlsbad, Calif. More wildfires broke out Wednesday in San Diego County, threatening homes in Carlsbad and forcing the evacuations of military housing and an elementary school at Camp Pendleton. (Photo by AP Photo)

English actress Emma Corrin attends the UK Premiere of “Nosferatu” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on December 4, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage)

A model wears a creation as part of the Prada women's Spring Summer 2023 collection presented in Milan, Italy, Thursday, September 22, 2022. (Photo by Antonio Calanni/AP Photo)

Fashion fans pose outside the main catwalk venue during London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 in London, Britain September 20, 2016. (Photo by Neil Hall/Reuters)