Scenes at Davos 2009

This year, the mood was dramatically more somber as leaders of nations and corporations met in Davos. Passions ran high occasionally, but there was also constructive exchange of ideas and plans to steer the global economy during one of its darkest periods. CNBC was there to report and take part in this critical dialogue.

Photo: Kim Khan, CNBC The bar at the main Lobby of the Congress Center, a prime stakeout spot for reporters.

Photo: Ron Fletcher, CNBC Work at the CNBC Global Media Village starts and ends in darkness.

Photo: Kim Khan, CNBC Few stars attended, but Jet Li arrived to lobby for his One Foundation charity.

Photo: Kim Khan, CNBC No wine, few people. Attendance at WEF was down and the focus was on solving the crisis, not drinking with friends.

Photo: Kim Khan, CNBC The Belvedere Hotel in Davos, a prime place for conferences and private meetings.

Photo: Ron Fletcher, CNBC The Nasdaq prepares to ring the opening bell live on CNBC.

Photo: Kim Khan, CNBC The temperature can sink sharply and quickly, so the choice of headwear can be critical.

Photo: Sharon Lorimer The locals had the run of the snow at Davos. While many packed in a little skiing at WEF 2008, many avoided any situations that could be characterized as not working.

Photo: Sharon Lorimer The slopes were empty, lacking the attendees that treat Davos more as a junket.

Photo: Kim Khan, CNBC The security line stretches out onto the Promenade as attendees wait to be searched.

Photo: Kim Khan, CNBC Nobody evades security. Former UK PM Tony Blair emerges from metal detector box at the main entrance.

Photo: Ron Fletcher, CNBC Now UN Mideast envoy, Tony Blair talks about Gaza with Ross Westgate and Maria Bartiromo on "Worldwide Exchange."

Photo: Dom Northam, www.clear-works.com Solving the crisis. The panel for the "The CNBC Debate: No Way Back – the Road to Recovery" prepare to face off.

Photo: Dom Northam, www.clear-works.com Nationalizing banks lead to some of the most spirited confrontations at "The CNBC Debate," hosted by Maria Bartiromo.Also See: Who's in Davos Slideshow Full Davos '09 Coverage The CNBC Debate: No Way Back