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Today, we are pleased to share with you the best images chosen by the community of Wikimedia Commons. Let us briefly introduce this platform for those who don't know. Wikimedia Commons is part of the non-profit and free-to-reuse content Wikimedia family. Similar to the information available in this well-known, multilingual online encyclopedia, its sister website offers various media for everyone to browse and use free of charge.

The Wikimedia Commons also attracts many photographers to participate in various challenges created by the platform. Except for the monthly competitions, with a specific theme, contestants can also submit their work and fight for the annual award, Commons: Picture of the Year. We gathered all the winning images this community chose between 2006 and 2022. Scroll down to see all these amazing images we have selected and listed for you.

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#1

Jubilee And Munin. Ravens Of The Tower Of London By Colin

Two black ravens perched on a metal railing with historic buildings and a cloudy sky in the background, best pictures.

First place, Picture of the Year 2016

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    Young Stars Form In 'The Pillars Of Creation' As Seen By The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera By Nasa

    Nebula pillars in deep space surrounded by stars, featured in best pictures from 2006-2022 chosen by community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2022

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    Nasa's New Horizons Spacecraft Captured This High-Resolution Enhanced Color View Of Pluto On July 14, 2015 By Nasa

    Close-up view of Pluto showing detailed surface features from one of the best pictures chosen by the Wikimedia Commons community.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2015

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    Evolution Of A Tornado: Composite Of Eight Images Shot In Sequence As A Tornado Formed In Kansas By Jasonweingart

    Multiple tornado funnels forming under a dark storm cloud over a flat green field, best pictures from 2006-2022.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2018

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    #5

    Two Julia Butterflies (Dryas Iulia) Drinking The Tears Of Turtles In Ecuador By Ministerio Turismo Ecuador

    Three turtles on a log with a butterfly on one turtle's head, captured in one of the best pictures chosen by the community.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2014

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    #6

    A Leaf Beetle (Aulacophora Indica) Looking Out From A Leaf Hole Of Alnus Nepalensis Tree In Chitwan National Park, Nepal By Mildeep

    Close-up of a small insect on a green leaf with water droplets, featured in Wikimedia Commons best pictures collection.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2021

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    #7

    Wild Elephants Walking Up A Road In The Area Of Khao Yai National Park By Khunkay

    Three elephants walking down a forested road captured in one of the best pictures chosen by Wikimedia Commons community.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2016

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    #8

    The Aurora Borealis, Or Northern Lights, Shines Above Bear Lake, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska By Joshua Strang

    Northern lights glowing over snowy landscape with trees under clear starry sky, a top Wikimedia Commons picture.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2006

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    #9

    Frosted Bubble By Danielarapava

    Frozen soap bubble with intricate ice crystal patterns resting on snow, one of the best pictures chosen by Wikimedia Commons community

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2018

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    #10

    A Doctor During The Covid-19 Pandemic In San Salvatore Hospital In Pesaro, Italy By Alberto Giuliani

    Healthcare worker in protective gear sitting in hospital corridor, reflecting on challenges shown in best pictures 2006-2022.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2020

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    #11

    A Long Filament Of Solar Material That Had Been Hovering In The Sun's Atmosphere, The Corona, Erupted Out Into Space By Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center

    Close-up of solar flare activity on the sun captured in one of the best pictures chosen by the Wikimedia Commons community.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2012

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    #12

    Notre Dame's Spire Taken From The Saint Louis Bridge During The 15th April 2019 Fire By Levrier Guillaume

    Gothic-style building spire engulfed in flames and smoke, illustrating the best pictures chosen by Wikimedia Commons community.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2019

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    #13

    Fire In The Mist: Great Cormorant, Little Egret And Gadwell Duck In Taudaha Lake, Near Katmandu, Nepal By Prasan Shrestha

    Birds in golden mist at sunrise captured in one of the best pictures from 2006-2022 chosen by the community

    First place, Picture of the Year 2022

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    #14

    Common Kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis) Hunting In Water By Luca Casale

    Kingfisher bird catching a fish underwater in a sharp wildlife moment from Wikimedia Commons best pictures collection.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2020

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    #15

    Royal Pavilion In Phraya Nakhon Cave In Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park By Berryj

    Sunlight illuminating a small temple inside a large cave, featured among the best pictures from 2006-2022 community selection.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2017

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    #16

    Self Portrait Of Tracy Caldwell Dyson In The Cupola Module Of The International Space Station Observing The Earth Below During Expedition 24 By Tracy Caldwell Dyson (Nasa)

    Astronaut gazing at Earth through space station windows, featured in best pictures chosen by Wikimedia Commons community.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2011

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    #17

    Sarychev Peak Volcano Erupts June 12, 2009, On Matua Island (North Kuril Islands) By Nasa

    Volcanic eruption captured from above, showcasing dramatic ash plume and cloud formations for Wikimedia Commons pictures.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2010

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    #18

    A View Of The Interior Of Nasir Ol Molk Mosque Located In Shiraz By Ayyoubsabawiki

    Colorful stained glass windows casting vibrant patterns on the floor of a historic building, Wikimedia Commons photo.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2015

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    #19

    A View Of The Lake Bondhus In Norway. In The Background A View Of The Bondhus Glacier As A Part Of The Folgefonna Glacier By Heinrich Pniok

    Mist-covered mountains surround a calm lake with a wooden boat, showcasing one of the best pictures chosen by the Wikimedia Commons community.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2011

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    #20

    Horses On Bianditz Mountain. Behind Them Aiako Harria Mountain Can Be Seen By Mikel Ortega

    Two horses on a grassy hill under a blue sky, one standing and one lying down, featured in best pictures community.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2008

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    #21

    A Swallow (Hirundo Rustica) Drinking While Flying Over A Swimming Pool By Sanchezn

    Swallow bird flying low over water with wings spread wide in one of the best pictures chosen by community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2013

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    #22

    Saint John Church Of Sohrol Is A 5th Or 6th Century Armenian Catholic Church In Sohrol, Shabestar, Iran By Farzin Izaddoust Dar

    Historic brick church covered in snow with snowy hills in the background, featured in Wikimedia Commons best pictures.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2021

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    #23

    Elakala Waterfalls In The Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia, United States By Forest Wander

    Waterfall and swirling pool surrounded by moss-covered rocks, featured in Wikimedia Commons best pictures collection.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2009

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    #24

    Cueva De Los Verdes, Canary Islands, Spain. Reflection On Water By

    Underground cave with reflective water showcasing stunning natural textures in best pictures chosen by Wikimedia Commons community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2011

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    #25

    Red Squirrel With Pronounced Winter Ear Tufts In The Hofgarten In Düsseldorf By Ray Eye

    Close-up of a red squirrel on a path featured in the best pictures chosen by the Wikimedia Commons community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2007

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    #26

    Milky Way Lying Above A Lady, At Trona Pinnacles National Landmark, California By Ian Norman

    Silhouette of a person under a vibrant starry sky showcasing one of the best pictures from Wikimedia Commons collection

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2015

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    #27

    Two Bulls Running While The Jockey Holds On To Them In Pacu Jawi By Rodney Ee

    Traditional bull race with muddy water splashing, showcasing one of the best pictures chosen by the Wikimedia Commons community.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2019

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    #28

    A Surgeon During The Covid-19 Pandemic In San Salvatore Hospital In Pesaro, Italy By Alberto Giuliani

    Healthcare worker in blue protective gown and gloves, holding a mask, reflecting the best pictures from 2006-2022 community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2020

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    #29

    Train From Antofagasta To Bolivia By David Gubler

    Colorful freight train traveling through desert landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background, best pictures from 2006-2022.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2018

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    #30

    European Bee-Eater, Ariège, France. The Female (In Front) Awaits The Offering Which The Male Will Make By Pierre Dalous

    Two colorful birds perched on a branch with one bird catching an insect, best pictures from 2006-2022 community.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2012

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    #31

    Eso’s Paranal Observatory By Yuri Beletsky

    Telescope with laser beam pointing at Milky Way galaxy under a star-filled night sky, Wikimedia Commons best pictures.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2010

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    #32

    Male Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Chasing A Bearded Seal By Andreas Weith

    Polar bear leaping between ice floes in Arctic waters, one of the best pictures chosen by the Wikimedia Commons community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2016

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    #33

    The Tungsten Filament Burning With A Flame In The Light Bulb By Stefan Krause

    Burning filament inside a broken light bulb with smoke rising, featured in best pictures community collection.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2013

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    #34

    A Blue Jay (Cyanocitta Cristata) In Algonquin Provincial Park, Canada By Mdf

    Blue jay perched on a snowy branch, showcasing nature's beauty in one of the best pictures chosen by the Wikimedia Commons community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2006

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    #35

    National Park "Sviati Hory" (Holy Mountains) By Balkhovitin

    Misty riverbank with autumn trees and sunlight casting long shadows in one of the best pictures of 2006-2022 community.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2013

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    #36

    Fire Breathing "Jaipur Maharaja Brass Band" In Chassepierre, Belgium By Luc Viatour

    Fire breather performing an impressive stunt surrounded by drummers in a vibrant street scene, best pictures 2006-2022.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2008

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    #37

    Stari Most, The "Old Bridge", Which Connects The Two Banks Of River Neretva, Has Been A Symbol Of Mostar For Centuries By Ramirez

    Historic stone bridge over river with surrounding houses and mountains, one of the best pictures chosen by community

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2010

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    #38

    An Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes Forsteri) In Antarctica Jumping Out Of The Water By Christopher Michel

    Emperor penguin leaping into icy water from snowbank, part of group on snowy Antarctic landscape – best pictures community

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2014

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    #39

    Broadway Tower In Cotswolds, England By Newton2

    Historic stone tower on a grassy hill under a blue sky, featured among the best pictures chosen by Wikimedia Commons community.

    First place, Picture of the Year 2007

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    #40

    A Village Girl By Salar Arkan

    Young girl in traditional clothing holds a torch with a mountainous village background in best pictures chosen by community.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2019

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    #41

    Firefighter Fighting A Battle Against A Veld-Fire At Ashton Bay By Steventerblanche

    Firefighter extinguishing wildfire amid smoke and flames in dramatic scene from best pictures community collection.

    Third place, Picture of the Year 2021

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    #42

    Homeless Person In Paris By Eric Pouhier

    Homeless man sitting beside a shopping cart filled with belongings on a city street, highlighting urban life in photo.

    Second place, Picture of the Year 2006

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