In an often tumultuous 2017, we've also witnessed an astounding amount of creativity. Take a look at some of our favorite photos that’s awed us with their imagination and innovation. /CGTN Photo

Ahead of India’s 68th Republic Day on January 26, contingents of the Indian army were captured showcasing daredevil stunts at a rehearsal in New Delhi for a parade. Republic Day honors the date in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into force. /VCG Photo

This intricate leaf carving by Chinese art teacher Wang Ping is a new take on traditional Chinese papercutting, but even more difficult. /VCG Photo

Craftsmen from Haian County in east China’s Jiangsu Province carved the famous Chinese painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" into a gigantic tree. It took the artists seven years to carve the sculpture, using a single piece of timber that measured 1.5 meters in diameter, 18 meters in length and weighed 20 tons. /Chinanews Photo

29-year-old American photographer Rich McCormack traveled over 8,000 kilometers around the world to produce a series of witty photos which transform famous landmarks using black paper cutouts./VCG Photo

With an intricate fondant cake portrayal of young empress Wu Zetian, Chinese patissier Zhou Yi won the International Best in Show at Cake International, the world's largest cake competition held in the UK. /Weibo Photo