This photo was shot with a Kodak 6490 at Braddock Bay State Park, near Rochester, N.Y. Braddock Bay is one of the best places in the north east to watch Hawk migration in the spring. Photo taken by Michael Barone (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

This picture was taken during our family reunion in 2004, at Roaring River State Park, Missouri. Photo taken by Kyle Damon (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Not only is he extremely adorable, he's the kindest, most behaved dog I have ever seen. He is truly, one of those once in a lifetime dogs with his personality. Photo taken by Keith Hodos (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

I found this VW beatle in a narrow street in Istanbul. I was suprised that anyone could leave that "legend" in so bad a condition. I choose to photgraph in B&W because it shows better the situation. One legend more has gone... Photo taken by Ahmed Hadrovic (Türkiye) - Artistic/Creative

My daughter giving her little brother a quick kiss!!! Indoors with natural light only. Photo taken by Jessica McCollam (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

A rose called Pink Meidiland. Photo taken by Blake Heminger (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

I took this picture at the Kowloon Park, in Hong Kong, on a rainy day. I was rushing back to office when the rain started -- and that's when I noticed these two people in this peculiar position, and thought it would make an interesting shot. Photo taken by Sanjay Pindiyath (Hongkong Sonderverwaltungszone der Republik China) - People/Family/Friends

I think that this is one of the most beautiful photos I have ever made! :) Photo taken by Mirza Durakovic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) - Artistic/Creative

This is my daughter just before her performance in the Kindergarten Circus at her school. I took the picture outside our home in Alabama in the early evening. It fits into the humor category well because she is so cute and funny and is making a silly face. Photo taken by Andrea Wigington (Vereinigte Staaten) - Humor

Taken at Belmont Race Track during the Belmont Stakes, 2004. I thought it was interesting that there are 16 hooves in the photo, and very few of them are on the ground. Photo taken by Rob Friedman (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Our mare had her baby in eary April 2004. This photo of the latest addition to our family was taken the day after she was born. Photo taken by Patrick Campbell (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

On the picture is my colleague from work. I am a librarian, and surrounded with books every day. As most people here do not read books, because they think that they are boring and just for geezers, this photo is showing that they can be fun too. Photo is taken in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Photo taken by Imrana Kapetanovic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) - People/Family/Friends

I was standing behind this veteran last year at our community Memorial Day program. She came to attention when 'Taps' was played and I captured this shot. Photo taken by Ron Case (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

I was learning to take panning shots of bicyclists which often ride down on this steep road in La Jolla -- when this girl appeared at an unbelievable speed, and in this very unusual stance. I was lucky that one of my 3 shots of her I took in a continuous mode came out pretty sharp. Photo taken by Lev Tsimring (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

This kitty-cat is white like snow - everybody must love it... Photo taken by Ondra Krist (Czechia) - Animals/Pets

I took this shot in Covent Garden in London. This guy and his friend were singing the blues on a superb sunny afternoon, and I just couldn't resist to capture the moment! Photo taken by Pascale Rodot (Vereinigtes Königreich) - People/Family/Friends

I took this shot while on vacation in Panama City, Florida with my daughter and her family. It had rained most of the day, and then the sun came out late that afternoon. When I saw the posistion of the sun, I thought "silhouette". I asked my son-in-law to toss his 2 year old daughter into the air and catch her -- and I got this one on the third attempt. When I showed the photo to my son-in-law, he said, with tears in his eyes, "it looks like I'm catching my Angel that God sent me from Heaven." Photo taken by Sherry Hamilton (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

My father recently died, and I have a box of memories that include an old B&W photo I took in 1965, and many souveniers from his years of involvement with the American Olympic Team. I thought this made a nice tribute to him. Photo taken by Rob Bishop (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

I went to the zoo one day -- and got this shot as a nice bonus as the Cardinal flew onto a wire fence near an enclosure. Photo taken by David S. April (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

This is my son, photographed by my husband, while swimming in the pool at a resort in Punta Cana DR. This photo always brings a smile to the face of the person who sees it. Photo taken by Daryl Burd (Kanada) - People/Family/Friends

Everytime I go to my local zoo here in Little Rock, I watch this little guy swiw to the top of his aquarium. He usually doesn't give me much time to shoot any photos before he ducts down back into the water. This time it was like he stopped and let me capture this. It was in low light conditions and I had to hand hold my camera, but I was really pleased with how this turned out. I hope you enjoy... Photo taken by Brian Townsend (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

I think it's a great shot of our kids ready for their first t-ball game. In front of our house. May 2005. They are sister and brother on the same team. Photo taken by Carol Winiarski (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Victory Park, St. Petersburg, Russia. Photo taken by Christopher Hearn (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

The photographer Emily caught my daughter jumping with excitement after my wedding. She could not stay still! It was in Corpus Christi, TX in April, 2005. Photo taken by Emily Messer (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

An Ethiopian priest immeresed in prayer, Jerusalem, Israel. Photo taken by Michal Yehezkel (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was taken in Tampa, Florida, in January '05. I think it captures the essence of the beach my parents remember. Cars cruising by... Photo taken by Tracy Moore (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

This is a picture of a very special little girl in my life. As you can see she is always eager to give those special little gifts that as priceless. Photo taken by Juanice Harris (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

These cows were just waiting to get their picture taken, it seemed like they were posing. So I had to take their picture. The photo was taken on a farm in upstate NY. (Monticello). I thought these cows were special because they kept following me around, till I finally took their picture. Photo taken by Dean McManus (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

My handsome little nephew, Jacob. Photo taken by David S. April (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends