Most powerful images of 2011

Having spent so much time near the ocean, this image horrified me.

How could the ocean open up in such a way?

You can find Buzzfeed's 45 most powerful photos from 2011 by clicking the photo.

This underwater sculpture garden, called Silent Evolution, was created by

Mexico-based British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, off Isla Mujeres

is intended to eventually cover more than 4,520 square feet

National Geographics Best News pictures (click the photo)

This image represents Denver to me -

you can see the fear, insecurity and anger on BOTH the police and the protesters faces.

It's almost as if they are actors in someone else's play.

What do you think is the most powerful image of 2011?

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