They say a picture is worth 1000 words, although in our modern society of selfies and food-stagrams, most pictures seem to be worth far less.
But every once in awhile you see an image that makes you remember that photography is an art form, and that some people have the ability to capture an amazing story with just the snap of a shutter.
Reuters released their top images of 2013, and they are awe-inspiring. You can check out more of the images here.
loveliness. 