BRUSSELS, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- A picture is worth a thousand words. In 2021, Xinhua photographers based in Europe have recorded numerous unforgettable moments. Here are some of their top picks, along with the photographer's personal remarks about this extraordinary year.
Li Ying: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." -- Samuel Johnson
It is one of my favorite quotes about London and I agree with it. Although COVID-19 has been a challenge, I felt love, faith and courage through my lens. This diverse and inclusive city offers a lot for photographers.
A staff member checks the Charles Darwin Family Microscope for auction during a media preview of the Christie's London Classic Week auction in London, Britain, Dec. 3, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2021 shows a building with light writing "LET'S CHANGE THE WAY WE SHOP" in central London, Britain. (Xinhua/Li Ying)
England's Harry Kane reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification Group C football match between England and Albania in London, Britain, on Nov.12, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Ying)■
