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Images: The pictures that moved us in 2013
Much ado: A student protester escapes tear gas fired by police to disburse protesters opposing planned fuel price increases in front of the House of Representatives building in Jakarta in June
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span class="caption">Much ado: A student protester escapes tear gas fired by police to disburse protesters opposing planned fuel price increases in front of the House of Representatives building in Jakarta in June. JP/Jerry Adiguna
Nowadays, everybody is a photographer thanks to digital cameras, cell phone technology and billions of people communicating through photos via social media, but according to Time magazine, 'a great photograph rises above all the others.'
A good photograph is a powerful communication tool that does not need a caption or illustration but tells the story itself. The most difficult part of a photographer's job is being there when the event occurs. That is why there is the saying: 'When a moment is gone, it's gone.'
We have a small team of photojournalists who are there as most of the important events unfold. This year, we have selected the eight best photographs, which according to us are moving, provocative and inspiring, from a pool of thousands of photos taken by our own photojournalists.
All these photos, which are technically, artistically and visually strong, show powerful images. We see a protester escaping police tear gas in Jakarta, a war of fire ritual in Bali, or sumo wrestlers in Jakarta.
One of our photographers captured the beauty of coral reefs off Owi Island in Papua. Another memorable image shows business executive Totok Lestiyo escaping the chase of photographers and journalists after being questioned at the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). More photos depict dangdut singers and people on their way to Idul Fitri prayers.
We promise more interesting photos next year, which is an election year.
' The Jakarta Post Photo Desk
Catch me if you can: Former PT Hardaya Inti Plantations president director Totok Lestiyo (center, wearing white shirt), runs away from the onslaught of journalists after the Corruption Eradication (KPK) questioned him in Jakarta. Totok was questioned as a suspect in a graft case related to the issuance of a utility permit for a Buol plantation. JP/Wendra Ajistyatama 
Hands off, soldier!: A dangdut singer struggles to free herself from the grasp of soldiers during a performance at the National Monument (Monas) Square in Jakarta. She was performing at an event to commemorate Army Sports Day, which was held to enhance the spirit of solidarity among military personnel. JP/P.J. Leo
Under water paradise: A lion fish swims near coral off Owi Island in Biak Numfor, Papua. Indonesia is rich in coral reefs and marine life. JP/Arief Suhardiman
Festivity: Muslims walk to attend Idul Fitri prayers at Sunda Kelapa Port in Jakarta. After a month of fasting during Ramadhan, Muslims celebrated Idul Fitri peacefully and joyfully throughout the country. JP/R. Berto Wedhatama
Jakarta's 'king': A performer from Die Artistokraten circus troupe from Germany spontaneously grabs Jakarta Governor Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo and carries him around at the opening of the 2013 Jakarta International Performing Arts Festival in Jakarta. JP/Ricky Yudhistira
War of Fire: A young man runs through fire during the War of Fire ritual in Pakraman Nagi, Gianyar, Bali. Held annually one day before Nyepi (Hindu Day of Silence), youths participate in the ritual to purify themselves. JP/Agung Parameswara
Japanese giants: Two Japanese sumo wrestlers practice their art one day before a contest at the Istora Senayan indoor stadium in Jakarta. Jakarta hosted the international sumo wrestling event for the first time this year. JP/Nurhayati
