Divers, Fireworks, and a Big Floating Violin Highlight Our Year in Wondrous Photos

There’s no doubt that there were many, many powerful and newsworthy images created during the eventful past 12 months. We applaud all these skilled photographers, not only for persevering and bringing life to vital stories, but also for not losing sight of the little curious and enchanting moments—like the ones below. At Atlas Obscura, we always celebrate images that make you see the world in a new, hopefully wondrous way. Check out this selection of our favorite eye-catching moments in another complicated year….

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