As the 2009 Albuquerque balloon fiesta approaches I was looking at the shots I took last year. I just loved the hue of the sky and all of the colors from the various balloons as they rose into the sky. A beautiful sight! Photo taken by Al Halowell (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

This woman was photographed in a Fellah village: Drejat, in the Negev area (southern of Israel). Photo taken by Lizzy Shaanan (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

All the colors of autumn in one picture. Photo taken by Marius Visser (Países Bajos) - Nature

This is six month old baby Tabitha, with her big sister Jessica at the piano. Tabitha has showed an interest in the piano since she was born, and loves sitting at it. Photo taken by Alexis/Jess Meechan (Reino Unido) - Artistic/Creative

This picture was taken on a Sunday drive, from the front seat, of the back window where Jack was catching a breeze. Jack is a one year old terrier and I just love how the picture captures the freedom and intensity in his eyes. The big blue Wyoming sky is in the background. Photo taken by Davona Douglass (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This is my son after he has had his nightly shower. On this night, he was all bundled up trying to get warm. I love the way the black and white make his hair and eyes really stand out. Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Every autumn, nature's colors are on display in the higher elevations of Colorado where aspen groves flourish. A polarizing filter helps nature when the colors are more subdued, as they were this year. Photo taken by DT (Estados Unidos) - Nature

Khattak is a swift martial sword-dance performed by professional dancers from the Khattak tribe of Pashtuns in Afghanistan and Pakistan. With Swords in their hands and feet in the air, this set of performers danced to the drummers drumbeat which slowly increased in pitch with matching increase by the tempo of the performers. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistán) - People/Family/Friends

This is a frog that had been taken captive by my younger sisters. I took the photo after one great leap of faith in an attempt to escape. Photo taken by Taylor Morrison (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

Burano Italy is a magical place. It's full of small canals with colorful boats, and pastel row homes all in one frame of the camera. The water reflections are stunning and worth the day trip from Venice. I feel in love with this place! Photo taken by Dena Musantry (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

Inspired by the late master portraitist Irving Penn, I asked my ex-history professor to pose in a similar fashion to emulate the famous 1957 photograph of the late Pablo Picasso. Photo taken by Christopher C. Davis (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I love fall colors! The way the light was illuminating these leaves was beautiful. Photo taken by Maria Coulson (Estados Unidos) - Nature

This is my little cousin, I named this picture Buttons, because this is his nickname and he is cute as a button. Photo taken by Barbara Mallory (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

The misty, mossy Sitka spruce forests of the southern Oregon coast are enchanted. Taken February 2010. Photo taken by Randall Scholten (Estados Unidos) - Nature

The only fun in raking leaves is in getting a chance to throw a few of them around. My daughter took a minute to enjoy a leaf shower. Photo taken by Roman Melnyk (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

The Fisgard Lighthouse, built in 1860. Victoria, BC, Canada Photo taken by Alexis Yobbagy (Canadá) - Travel/Vacation

a migration of sandhill cranes and snow geese, Taken at Bosque Del Apache national wildlife refuge, New Mexico Photo taken by Vandana Rajagopalan (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

This image was shot this spring in Sedona, AZ. This is Cathedral Rock being reflected at the Cresent Moon Ranch. These red rocks are just amazing Photo taken by Justin Baer (Estados Unidos) - Nature

Jenny has the most beautiful smile.. we had her laughing so hard she cried. Photo taken by linda Terranova (Estados Unidos) - Humor

I was asked to shoot at a local school during the visit of a Scottish poet during several classes. At one of the breaks we had a brief tour of the school and I saw this. The signs, not shown, said "Take a Pair, Leave a Pair". Thought the variety and colors of the boots looked interesting against the abstract painting in the background. Photo taken by Robert Mann (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I'm a Building Superintendent in a Manhattan Condo. I supervise all the work that takes place in the building. This worker was immersed in his work, but he paused a brief moment so I could take this photo. Photo taken by Nandor Ordog (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Buttermilk Falls is located outside of Ithaca, NY on the buttermilk creek. The creak provides a wonderful series of cascades with each prettier than the next. Photo taken by Morris Bennett Altman (Estados Unidos) - Nature

I loved the way this moss looked like falling stars! Photo taken by Donna Eaton (Estados Unidos) - Nature

California Governor Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver, kick off Maria Shriver's "March on Alzheimer's" walk in Long Beach, CA. October 24, 2010.

Editor's Note: Kodak is proud to sponsor The Women's Conference 2010. Learn more about the Conference. Photo taken by Goldwong Photography (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events

Sally Field at the opening events for The Women's Conference in Long Beach, CA. October 25, 2010.

Editor's Note: Kodak is proud to sponsor The Women's Conference 2010. Learn more about the Conference. Photo taken by Goldwong Photo (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events

First Lady Michelle Obama and Maria Shriver at The Women's Conference Main Event, Long Beach, CA. October 26, 2010.

Editor's Note: Kodak is proud to sponsor The Women's Conference 2010. Learn more about the Conference. Photo taken by Goldwong Photo (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events

My pug, Napoleon, all ready to go trick or treating. Photo taken by Linda Bailey (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events