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Digital Journal’s year in pictures: Top photos of 2010

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As a social news network that allows anyone upload images, we get a very large volume of photography uploaded each day.

While compiling our year-end TopFinds review of the biggest stories, we also wanted to look at the visual story of 2010.

Our editors have reviewed thousands of images from all over the world to compile a list of what we think are the best photos of the year. They were submitted from Canada, the United States, Australia, France, South Africa, Poland, Sierra Leone and Chile and covered a broad range of topics and news events. We’d like to offer a big congrats and a special thanks to all of you who submitted photos throughout the year.

We’ll let the pictures speak for themselves, so without further ado, here is 2010 in pictures from DigitalJournal.com:

Canada G20

Image of person of interest concerning G20 crimes.

Image of person of interest concerning G20 crimes.
Toronto Police handout


Cops in the middle of a large demonstration on Queen Street.

Cops in the middle of a large demonstration on Queen Street.


Rally at Queen and Spadina.

Rally at Queen and Spadina.


Police vehicle on fire near Queen and Spadina.

Police vehicle on fire near Queen and Spadina.


A G20 protestor is surrounded and arrested by Toronto police.

A G20 protestor is surrounded and arrested by Toronto police.


Cop ready to shoot with rubber bullets at a man who climbed a tree.

Cop ready to shoot with rubber bullets at a man who climbed a tree.

Canada

Toronto: Zombie walk.

Toronto: Zombie walk.


Ontario Coalition Against Poverty leader  John Clarke.

Ontario Coalition Against Poverty leader, John Clarke.


L. Gen. Romeo Dallaire

L. Gen. Romeo Dallaire


Celebrity chefs (from left to right): Massimo Capra  Jamie Kennedy and Lynn Crawford of Toronto Four...

Celebrity chefs (from left to right): Massimo Capra, Jamie Kennedy and Lynn Crawford of Toronto Four Seasons.


File photo: A demonstration in support of Sri Lanka s freedom

File photo: A demonstration in support of Sri Lanka’s freedom




Hundreds honouring firefighters with a big Canadian flag hanging in the background.

Hundreds honouring firefighters with a big Canadian flag hanging in the background.



People praying.

People praying.




Toronto Tamils commemorate Black July at Queen s Park.

Toronto Tamils commemorate Black July at Queen’s Park.


Anti-Dalton McGuinty sign.

Anti-Dalton McGuinty sign.


Toronto mayoral candidate  Rob Ford.

Toronto mayoral candidate, Rob Ford.


Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (L) and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti (L) and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford


Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his wife  Renate.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his wife, Renate.


Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford


A month after the G20  Queen and Spadina in Toronto s downtown core is back to normal.

A month after the G20, Queen and Spadina in Toronto’s downtown core is back to normal.



The Joker with his dog at Dundas and Yonge in Toronto

The Joker with his dog at Dundas and Yonge in Toronto



Stop the Violence rally at Dundas Square in Toronto asked the question  who will fill these shoes ?

Stop the Violence rally at Dundas Square in Toronto asked the question ‘who will fill these shoes’?


Julian Schnabel spoke to the media at AGO about his collection that will be on exhibit starting next...

Julian Schnabel spoke to the media at AGO about his collection that will be on exhibit starting next week.


Julian Schnabel spoke to the media at AGO about his collection that will be on exhibit starting next...

Julian Schnabel spoke to the media at AGO about his collection that will be on exhibit starting next week.



Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4  2010.

Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4, 2010.


Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4  2010.

Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4, 2010.


Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4  2010.

Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4, 2010.


Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4  2010.

Toronto Pride hosted the Pride Parade on July 4, 2010.



Natural colours of the Matier Glacier ice field  Joffre Lake  near Pemberton  BC  Canada.

Natural colours of the Matier Glacier ice field, Joffre Lake, near Pemberton, BC, Canada.


Reflections of Upper Joffre Lake  near Pemberton  BC  Canada.

Reflections of Upper Joffre Lake, near Pemberton, BC, Canada.


Three Joffre Lakes; Lower  Middle and Upper within one eyesight as viewed from the Matier Glacier ic...

Three Joffre Lakes; Lower, Middle and Upper within one eyesight as viewed from the Matier Glacier ice field, Pemberton area, BC, Canada.


Reflections of Joffre Lake  near Pemberton  BC  Canada.

Reflections of Joffre Lake, near Pemberton, BC, Canada.


London  Ontario: This court remains unplowed Tuesday afternoon and the occupants trapped by the deep...

London, Ontario: This court remains unplowed Tuesday afternoon and the occupants trapped by the deep, drifting snow.


Poland

Showing patriotic colours on the streets of Warsaw on the National Holiday  Poland.

Showing patriotic colours on the streets of Warsaw on the National Holiday, Poland.
Renata Bee


Alcohol drinks on a special display in Maximus  warehouse outlet in Nadarzyn  Poland.

Alcohol drinks on a special display in Maximus, warehouse outlet in Nadarzyn, Poland.


Outdoor performers involving public in their live shows on the Old City Square  Warsaw  Poland.

Outdoor performers involving public in their live shows on the Old City Square, Warsaw, Poland.


Former Primate of Poland (1981-2009)  cardinal Jozef Glemp during the mass in the open air  Nadarzyn...

Former Primate of Poland (1981-2009), cardinal Jozef Glemp during the mass in the open air, Nadarzyn, Poland.


Rust never sleeps on the old junk yard in Grodzisk Mazowiecki  Poland.

Rust never sleeps on the old junk yard in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland.

Australia

The live firedance  group show  Tjapukai Aboriginal Park  Cairns  Qld.  Australia.

The live firedance, group show, Tjapukai Aboriginal Park, Cairns, Qld., Australia.


Getting ready for the initiation of fire  the live firedance show  Tjapukai Aboriginal Park  Cairns ...

Getting ready for the initiation of fire, the live firedance show, Tjapukai Aboriginal Park, Cairns, Qld., Australia.


Clap sticks performer  the live firedance show  Tjapukai Aboriginal Park  Cairns  Qld.  Australia.

Clap sticks performer, the live firedance show, Tjapukai Aboriginal Park, Cairns, Qld., Australia.

United States

Mayor Bob McCaslin and wife Lana collect toys and clothing for the Salvation Army.  Christmas Parade...

Mayor Bob McCaslin and wife Lana collect toys and clothing for the Salvation Army. Christmas Parade. Bentonville, Ark. Dec. 4, 2010.


Homecoming Queen and Court  escorted by their fathers.  Bentonville  Ark.

Homecoming Queen and Court, escorted by their fathers. Bentonville, Ark.


Crowds gather at Tiger Stadium for the 2010 Homecoming Assembly.  Bentonville  Ark.

Crowds gather at Tiger Stadium for the 2010 Homecoming Assembly. Bentonville, Ark.


Bikers on College Avenue.  Bikes  Blues & BBQ.  Fayetteville  Ark.  Oct. 2  2010.

Bikers on College Avenue. Bikes, Blues & BBQ. Fayetteville, Ark. Oct. 2, 2010.


Burner s flame inside hot air balloon.  Northwest Arkansas State Barbecue Championship.  Springdale ...

Burner’s flame inside hot air balloon. Northwest Arkansas State Barbecue Championship. Springdale, Ark. August 27, 2010.


Stevie Songer works on  Ole Spooky  during  Carvin  Up Colorado  competition.  Gunnison  CO  August ...

Stevie Songer works on “Ole Spooky” during “Carvin’ Up Colorado” competition. Gunnison, CO August 19, 2010.
Jeana Cole


Paula Bonacker painting  Abbey Road  during ArtsFest.  Bentonville  Ark.  June 11  2010.

Paula Bonacker painting “Abbey Road” during ArtsFest. Bentonville, Ark. June 11, 2010.


Bikes  Blues & BBQ Parade of Power.  2010.  Fayetteville  Ark.

Bikes, Blues & BBQ Parade of Power. 2010. Fayetteville, Ark.


A beautiful winter day in Detroit

A beautiful winter day in Detroit


Comerica Park  Detroit: A great view of Comerica Park during batting practice

Comerica Park, Detroit: A great view of Comerica Park during batting practice


Joe Mauer waits for his turn to hit

Joe Mauer waits for his turn to hit


Johnny Damon steps out of the dugout for another inning in left field

Johnny Damon steps out of the dugout for another inning in left field


President Bill Clinton and I

President Bill Clinton and I


The  Clinton look

The “Clinton look”

France

Pavement artist  Lyon France 2010

Pavement artist, Lyon France 2010


Students from High School St. Rom joined the protest  as they most likely didn t have school today.

Students from High School St. Rom joined the protest, as they most likely didn’t have school today.


Lyon: Protest against  domestic violence.

Lyon: Protest against domestic violence.


High School students from the Youth and Culture House in Venissieux  Lyon dance in the parade.

High School students from the Youth and Culture House in Venissieux, Lyon dance in the parade.


A tear gas canister lands near a photographer in Lyon s Bellecour Square during riots on 19 October ...

A tear gas canister lands near a photographer in Lyon’s Bellecour Square during riots on 19 October 2010


Tear-gas and rioters during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010

Tear-gas and rioters during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010


Rioters in Lyon during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010

Rioters in Lyon during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010


Riot police fire flashballs at rioters during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010

Riot police fire flashballs at rioters during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010


Elite French riot troops during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010

Elite French riot troops during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010


Firemen extinguish a burning car under insults from rioters during riots in Lyon on 19 October 2010

Firemen extinguish a burning car under insults from rioters during riots in Lyon on 19 October 2010

South Africa

South African President Jacob Zuma

South African President Jacob Zuma


The Little Angels give medals to the veterans.

The Little Angels give medals to the veterans.


The Gripen C single seat fighter-ground attack-reconnaissance multirole aircraft of the SAAF.

The Gripen C single seat fighter-ground attack-reconnaissance multirole aircraft of the SAAF.


The Silver Falcons aerobatic team.

The Silver Falcons aerobatic team.


The Gripen C single-seat multi-role fighter  ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft.

The Gripen C single-seat multi-role fighter, ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft.


A scene from the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 World Cup at Soccer City in Soweto.

A scene from the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 World Cup at Soccer City in Soweto.
flickr/Shine 2010

Sierra Leone

A boy in Kroo Bay  Freetown  Sierra Leone

A boy in Kroo Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone


Rex Edeckor engineer

Rex Edeckor engineer

Chile

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera watches the first dry run of the descent of the unmanned Phoenix...

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera watches the first dry run of the descent of the unmanned Phoenix 2 rescue capsule into the hole that will save the 33 trapped miners at San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile on October 12, 2010.
Photo by Hugo Infante/Government of Chile


Mario Sepulveda  39  is the second miner to leave the San Jose mine with the Phoenix rescue capsule ...

Mario Sepulveda, 39, is the second miner to leave the San Jose mine with the Phoenix rescue capsule the night of October 13, 2010. An accident trapped 33 miners for over nine weeks in the mine located near Copiapo, Chile.
Photo by Hugo Infante/Government of Chile


Jorge Galleguillos  55  hugs Chilean president Sebastian Piñera and becomes the eleventh trapped mi...

Jorge Galleguillos, 55, hugs Chilean president Sebastian Piñera and becomes the eleventh trapped miner to be rescued from the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile on October 13, 2010.
Photo by Hugo Infante/Government of Chile


Carlos Barrios  24  is the thirteenth trapped miner to be rescued from the San Jose mine near Copiap...

Carlos Barrios, 24, is the thirteenth trapped miner to be rescued from the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile on October 13, 2010.
Photo by Hugo Infante/Government of Chile


Claudio Yañez  34  is the eighth miner to leave the San Jose mine with the  Fenix  rescue capsule t...

Claudio Yañez, 34, is the eighth miner to leave the San Jose mine with the “Fenix” rescue capsule the morning of October 13, 2010. An accident trapped 33 miners for over nine weeks in the mine located near Copiapo, Chile.
Photo by Hugo Infante/Government of Chile

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