In this photo provided by World Press Photo, the 1st Prize Daily Life Single of the 2011 World Press Photo Contest by Omar Feisal, Somalia, Reuters, shows a man carrying a shark through the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia, September 23, 2010. (AP Photo/Omar Feisal/Reuters)

French actress Sophie Marceau and Irish actor Pierce Brosnan in film “The World is Not Enough” by Michael Apted, 1999. (Photo by Keith Hamshere/Sygma via Getty Images)

Rich Paul, Simon, Tristan Thompson, Khloe Kardashian, Lucas Newton, Kendall Jenner, Justine Skye, Jordan Woods and Kylie Jenner pose for a photo as Remy Martin celebrates Tristan Thompson's Birthday at Beauty in Los Angeles on March 1, 2018. (Photo by Jerritt ClarkJerritt Clark/Getty Images for Remy Martin)

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)

American actress Bella Thorne in the second decade of February 2023 nearly pours on out for “Italian Fashion”. (Photo by bellathorne/Instagram)

Jennifer Aniston arrives for the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on January 5, 2020, at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)

Ariana DeBose performs at the 76th Annual Tony Awards in New York City, U.S., June 11, 2023. (Photo by Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters)

Commonwealth dance group on the right track with Virgin Trains – Photo call at Glasgow Central Station. (Photo by Daily Record)