This is my precious niece, Ariel. She is such a sweet girl as you can tell by that wonderful smile! Photo taken by Jessica Hughes (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

I was fascinated watching the salmon navigate this small waterfall in Sitka, Alaska. This was my favorite shot, catching the fish in mid jump as it fought the current in its relentless determination to spawn upstream. I think the water on the left is overexposed and the fish not completely in focus, but this was a pretty cool decisive moment Photo taken by David S. April (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Seeing this holy man with his flowing beard against the mild sunlight at dusk was a mystical feeling. Photo taken by Sandeep Bangia (Indien) - People/Family/Friends

This kitty picture was captured with a macro lens on my camera. Photo taken by Ermanno Radice (Italien) - Animals/Pets

Simply armony lines and great color. Photo taken by Antonio Arciga Fernández (Mexiko) - Artistic/Creative

This is just two doors down from me. It seems like all week long this field looked so lovely with a little bit of fog in it -- but I was always on my way to work and could not stop to photograph it. Well on Sunday when I woke, there was a little bit of fog, so out the door I headed and I am glad I did. I just love the peacefulness of this scene. I hope you enjoy it too. Photo taken by Donna Cuic (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

During a summer visit to Cape Cod, my wife and 3 year old son were laying in a hammock just talking about nothing, laughing and soaking up the sun. Every time I see this image, the warm glow of that special moment comes flooding back to me and makes me smile. Photo taken by David Anagnostos (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

I love the color contrasts on this image, and imagine a bird flying by and seeing that little grasshopper so visible on the clover. Photo taken by Claudia Kuhn (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

As often happens, pictures turn up when I least expect it. I was returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town and happened to drive past this beautiful scene. Photo taken by Allen Conrad (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

This is a picture of my daughter, Ariani Jolee. I could not resist the pose she was in right after her bath. She looks like a little angel. Photo taken by Catherine Esguerra (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Taken at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, in Southern New Jersey. Photo taken by Robert Lynn Mahan (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

It was a sunny day-not overwhelming in heat-but bright. Such glorious afternoons are made of magic, as nature defies herself; the cool breeze did not take up the heat of the pounding sunlight above us, so I savored the light without physical strain. The ticketbooth's curving shade stretched above me, exaggerating the lighting even more with its saturated hues of blue, purple, and yellow. A fisheye would be perfect. snap, snap. Photo taken by Tianhe Yang (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

The Monarch butterfly was photographed in a flower garden last fall. This is special to me because it seemed to enjoy flying among the multi colored flowers, and I thought the Zoom effect helped emphasize that. Photo taken by Frank S. Pallo (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Hugs for two sisters. Photo taken by David S. April (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Opening Day in baseball signals springtime. Photo taken by Thomas S. Pipia (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Dogs are wonderful critters... I can't imagine the world without them! Photo taken by Lyn Winans (Kanada) - Animals/Pets

Taken on New Years Eve, together with my lovely wife at Esplanade Theaters of Singapore. Both of us have wonderful memories of that night. Photo taken by Brandon Soh (Singapur) - Artistic/Creative

This is my youngest son Jake. The picture was taken in my kitchen with window light. Photo taken by Mary Criss (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

These are the ribbon campaign and service records that a WWII and Korean veteran wore on his uniform. Though a decorative array of colors to the general public, other soldiers could easily identify battles attended and periods of time served at a glance. The owner of this rack served from the "Landing in Sicily", through mid way of "Korea", and was a regular para-trooper. Photo taken by Brian D. Watters (Kanada) - Holidays/Events

The Morehouse Glee Club in action at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Photo taken by Damon Fernandes (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Photo of a Panda having a snack at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Photo taken by Heidi Plum (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

It was a beautiful afternoon and I was so thrilled to be walking the grounds of the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna. I managed to escape the bustle of the city and go take pictures, which always makes me feel great. The light was just perfect and I took this wonderful picture of a young girl feeding the local song birds. What a great day! Photo taken by Kevin Kalwerisky (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

I took this shot in Istanbul, Turkey. I was effected by the message of the image "all thst existd on the earth. has it's last harbour." Photo taken by Ahmed Hadrovic (Türkiye) - Artistic/Creative

Interesting shapes and mood created by the traffic lights and the varied bacground of the buildings. Photo taken by Bob Flounders (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

This picture was taken on a day when one thousand caskets were placed in Washington D.C. to honor the soldiers who gave their lives fighting for our country. Photo taken by Jonathan Kobaly (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

This picture was taken in March '05 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. while on a business trip. I really like the colors and the way light comes through the window in the ceiling. Photo taken by Bryan Brazil (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

A stylized tribute to our veterans, photographed at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo taken by Drew and Dan Cohn (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

This photo is special to me because I chased this butterfly around in the hot sun for an hour to get this shot. It was taken in my neighborhood in Valdosta, GA. I think a butterfly exemplifies natural beauty. Photo taken by Thomas M. Lott, Jr. (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature