46 of the most beautiful and inspiring images in 2016

Celebrity deaths, political upheaval, and economic uncertainty - 2016 has not been an easy year for some.

But it was not all doom and gloom. All around the world, great things are happening every day, providing moments of happiness and positivity in the face of adversity.

We've rounded up some of the most stunning and inspirational images taken by talented photographers this year that capture moments of friendship, beauty, pride, and triumph.

From a businessman taking a moment to admire cherry blossoms in Tokyo, to a cartoon film screening set up for children at a makeshift migrant camp, here are the images that have the power to change your view of 2016.