TIME Picks the Most Surprising Photos of 2012
Police officers doused in milk, Kim Jong Un meeting an octopus, people dressed as birds and a 45-foot paper airplane — just some of the most surprising (and indescribable) images of 2012.
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The best pictures of the week from the news and our exclusive assignments. -
In Progress»
An exclusive look at new work from around the world. -
Man on the Wire»
Our own photo editors take a closer look at the latest news photos you might not have seen. -
Out There»
The latest news on exhibits, books, and innovative uses of images shaping our visual culture. -
Photo Essay»
The latest photo stories and multimedia projects from TIME's contributors. -
Profile»
In depth interviews with leading image makers. -
The Backstory»
The stories behind the image from subjects and photographers. -
Toolbox»
Exploring cutting-edge technology in photography and video. -
365»
A look back at the year, one picture a day. -
Photojournalism Links
Hosted by TIME's Mikko Takkunen, Photojournalismlinks is a collection of the most interesting photojournalism and documentary from across the web.
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The Guide: May 2013
LightBox presents a new monthly feature, The Guide, bringing you May's best books, exhibitions and ways to experience photography beyond the web from around the world.
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From LIFE.com
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Buzz Thrill: LIFE Goes to a Bee Market
LIFE.com celebrates the at-once humble and remarkable bee by transporting readers back six decades, to a bustling bee market in the Netherlands.
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TIME.com Photos
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David Beckham Announces Retirement
The former Manchester United and England soccer captain calls it a day at the age of 38. He's the only English player to have won championships in four countries, and helped raise the profile of the sport in America by playing for the LA Galaxy. -
Chaos and Killing: Photos of a Slow-Motion Civil War
Nearly two years ago, Arab Spring-inspired protests kicked off in the Syrian town of Dara'a. The uprising met a brutal response, one that few observers could have anticipated would blow up into a far wider rebellion. -
Angelina Jolie: Humanitarian
These images show just some of the globe-spanning good deeds done by the actress-turned-human rights activist -
Barbara Walters: Career in Pictures
The groundbreaking television anchor announced Monday that she'd retire in 2014. After 52 years on the air, many of her fans can't remember the news without her.
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