The 45 Most Powerful Images of 2011

[๏̯͡⊙ Shelly]

According to Buzzfeed.com, at any rate. :) Some are a little gut-wrenching - so consider yourself warned.

I was the most touched by 6, 12, and 42 - and someday when I grow up, I want to take a picture half as jaw-dropping as 10.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/the-most-powerful-photos-of-2011

[Stacy ♥ DOF]

i love spot news...one day maybe i'll get a beat. :) i loved #25. i watched a little video about #1 when it came out (9/11 anniversary) about how the family reacted to the image, and how quickly digital photography moves throught the media today.

[๏̯͡⊙ Shelly]

@sdpace LOL - I was going to say that #25 was awesome, too, and I forgot to. There's a lot of emotion in that pic and steaminess and such. I dig it. :)

[Kylie Martin]

1, 18 & 20 i liked

[Dorrena Ortega]

Wow! Those are great photos and I remember seeing many of them. Unfortunately most of them show very serious situations. These are great examples of why we need to carry our cameras everywhere.

[Debbie Sesma]

# 20 really got me crying, great post!

[Courtney]

WOW!

[Jase]

Good link, some harrowing images agreed but some hope in 6 12 and even 45

[Rachael]

Number 12 does it most for me.

[Jani M]

Great images. A lot of pepper spray involved...

[bernadette mcelligott]

@beautifulthing Thank you for sharing, very powerful and emotional shots here

[e.gad]

18 is absolutely amazing!

[Slater Mapp]

Thanks. My daughter and I learned a lot.

[Paula Cook-Farkas]

You're right...powerful indeed. A few brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.

[SaintSinner]

Thanks for sharing this... so inspiring.

[Laynalynn]

#43 and #45 spoke most eloquently to me.

[Kathy A]

Awesome photos!