2nd – Brian Snyder/Reuters

Zombie Run
A runner lands in a pool of water on the “Run for Your Lives” 5K obstacle course race in Amesbury, Massachusetts May 5, 2012. Runners face man-made and natural obstacles on the course, while being chased by zombies, who try to take “health” flags off the runners belts.

 

Fashion
A model from the Boston Rock Gym “walks” face first down the face of the newly opened Revere Hotel Boston Common in Boston, Massachusetts April 18, 2012. The vertical fashion show showcased the hotel’s uniforms, which were designed in partnership with students at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, as well as Spring/Summer 2012 looks from UK designer label Ted Baker London.

 

Rough
Tiger Woods of the U.S. hits from the rough on the 15th hole during the first round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes, northern England July 19, 2012.

 

Roar
Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts after chipping in from a bunker to make birdie on the 18th green during the second round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes, northern England July 20, 2012.

 

Marathon
The feet of Joshua Cassidy of Canada are tucked into his wheelchair after he won the men’s wheelchair division of the 116th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts April 16, 2012.

 

Warm-Up
U.S. gymnast Alexander Naddour warms-up before competing at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials in San Jose, California June 30, 2012.

 

March Madness
Ohio State Buckeyes forward Deshaun Thomas (C), forward Jared Sullinger (L) and guard William Buford (R) celebrate after defeating the Syracuse Orange in their men’s NCAA East Regional basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts, March 24, 2012.

 

Gaga
Lady Gaga looks out from the window of her vehicle at Harvard University where she will launch her Born This Way Foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts February 29, 2012.

 

Conan
Comedian and talk show host Conan O’Brien is interviewed at The Cable Show in Boston, Massachusetts May 23, 2012.

 

 

 Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is joined by his wife Ann (L), their son Craig (R) and their grandson Parker (bottom) at a campaign stop in Hialeah, Florida January 29, 2012. The campaign ultimately ended in defeat.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney greets audience members at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada September 21, 2012.
Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney greet audience members as they take the stage at a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa November 3, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Etna, Ohio November 2, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan talk on the tarmac at the airport in Denver, Colorado before parting ways to campaign separately October 24, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and U.S. President Barack Obama both speak during the second U.S. presidential campaign debate in Hempstead, New York, October 16, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney listens to a question from a reporter at the airport in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa September 7, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney sits with his grandson Parker on his campaign bus enroute to a rally in Pompano Beach, Florida January 29, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney looks over his speech with senior advisor Stuart Stevens (R) in his hold room in Ames, Iowa before speaking at Kinzler Construction Services October 26, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado February 4, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Audience members listen as Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at a campaign rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa October 24, 2012.

 

Mitt Rommney Campaigns for the Presidency
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney pauses while speaking at a campaign rally in Newport News, Virginia November 4, 2012.

 

 

London Olympics

London Olympics
Lebron James of the U.S.celebrates victory against Spain after their men’s gold medal basketball match at the North Greenwich Arena in London during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 12, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Savannah Vinsant of the U.S. competes in women’s gymnastics trampoline qualification in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 4, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. is lifted by teammate Lauren Cheney after the US beat Japan to win the gold medal for women’s soccer at Wembley Stadium during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 9, 2012.

 

London Olympics
McKayla Maroney of the U.S. celebrates with her silver medal in the women’s vault victory ceremony in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 5, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Japan’s Yusuke Tanaka competes in the men’s gymnastics parallel bars final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 7, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, in lane 7, pulls ahead to win the men’s 100m final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London August 5, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Michael Phelps of the U.S. holds up his award recognizing him as the most decorated Olympian, during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 4, 2012. Phelps ended his incredible Olympic career on the perfect note by winning his 18th gold medal for the United States in the men’s medley relay, the last time he will swim a competitive race.

 

London Olympics
Russia’s Victoria Komova performs on the asymmetric bars during the women’s gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena at the London 2012 Olympic Games July 31, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Scott Brash of Britain riding Hello Sanctos performs during the equestrian individual jumping final at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park August 8, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Scott Brash of Britain riding Hello Sanctos performs during the equestrian individual jumping final at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park August 8, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Gold medallists Eric Murray (2R) and Hamish Bond of New Zealand celebrate next to silver medallists Dorian Mortelette (L) and Germain Chardin of France during the medals ceremony after winning the Men’s Pair Final event during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Eton Dorney August 3, 2012.

 

London Olympics
Lebron James of the U.S. celebrates with national flag victory against Spain after their men’s gold medal basketball match at the North Greenwich Arena in London during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 12, 2012.

 

 

Gulls
Seagulls are silhouetted against the sun on a mild afternoon in Boston, Massachusetts February 9, 2012.

 

Reflection
Staff members reflected in the widow on the room where Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney works before a campaign rally in North Canton, Ohio October 26, 2012.

 

On the Bus
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and vice-presidential candidate U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) (2nd L) talk on their campaign bus, with a news story showing U.S. President Barack Obama on the television, after a rally in Dayton, Ohio September 25, 2012 during a two-day bus tour of Ohio.

 

Birtheris
A plane carrying a banner reading “America is Better than Birtherism” flies behind Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney at a campaign rally in Powell, Ohio August 25, 2012.