The picture is special to me because it was the first time I went out on my own to take pictures and this was the first one of the day. I took the Picture october 7, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. It relates to the theme because Baltimore is one of the greatest travel spots in Maryland. Photo taken by Brandon Brailsford-Jones (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

This pic was taken at the Jew street at Fort Kochi.Loved the colours in this pic... Photo taken by Jinu Joseph (Indien) - People/Family/Friends

Photo taken during a day at the races at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. Photo taken by Marv Kaminsky (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

This picture is special to me because I just love Paris! Favourite place on the planet. I took it just before Valentines day. Photo taken by Amber (Vereinigtes Königreich) - Travel/Vacation

Meet "Jaggar". I like this photo because it captures the innocent curiosity a foal has when first discovering the world. Photo taken by Abigail Heynen (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Under the watchful eyes of their teacher tiny tots of Fakirchak village study at an Angawadi center in East Midnapore, India, Photo taken by Rajib Singha (Indien) - People/Family/Friends

Molfetta lighthouse shoot at 2012-10-24. The light of the sky is very particulary. Photo taken by Corrado Brattoli (Italien) - Artistic/Creative

We had a great camping experience at Kankakee River State Park, Illinois. Took this picture over the early morning sunrise over our tent. Step out and enjoy the nature, you will not regret you did. Photo taken by Ramesh Perla (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

A poor man cuddled up on a winters morn in the semi-restored ruins of Mughal-era Chauburgi structure (what was once the main entrance door to the Royal Mughal Gardens in the 1800s) in Lahore, Pakistan. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - People/Family/Friends

Thought the patterns were interesting in this section of the west Chicago Loop! Photo taken by Ellen Hodges (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

This is my 27 week pregnant belly excitedly expecting our baby girl. Photo taken by Amie Markoski (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

I was fortunate enough to be standing on an overpass when this lady settled in for a respite on the grass below me with her entourage. I liked the way they were all glancing in different directions when suddenly I was spotted! Photo taken by Frank Somma (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

This photo can represent something different for everybody. Between getting ready for baseball or thinking about summer, it's right for everybody, and that's why I like it so much. Photo taken by Michaela T. (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Bridge across the Panama Canal. Photo taken by Maria Coulson (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken on Nauset Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It is interesting because the fishermen are looking out into the ocean after a long day of work. The symmetry of the men and their fishing rods is also special Photo taken by Joe Jeffrey (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Boris Hahn (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Taken on a gorgeous spring day this month, March. Strolling the sidewalk shops of downtown Cullman, AL Photo taken by Skos Creative design (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

There is something special about morning fog along the coast... something magical. (9/29/2011, Port Orford, Oregon, USA) Photo taken by Randall J Scholten (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

my van was asked to do some advertising work for a bank but while i was there the opportunity to take some pictures myself was too good to miss. Photo taken by stephen pullman (Vereinigtes Königreich) - Travel/Vacation

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Francisco Ramírez Cerda (Chile) - Animals/Pets

I had to get up at 5:30 a.m. and endure sand flea bites to capture this spectacular sunrise on this deserted beach at Jekyll Island, Georgia. Photo taken by Jimmy Day (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

I had this one chance to take this photograph. This was taken on April 25th 1997. This is just one of the Hundreds of images I have taken of New York's great bridges for my eventual coffee table book. Photo taken by Dave Frieder (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

cousins who made their first communion one day apart. My grandaughter Isabella and my great-niece Angelina jumping for joy and looking like little angels at the first communion party. taken 5-22-11 in Newport, Mi. Photo taken by Tina Bodner (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

This is my son Devin who is 8 years old. Handsome as ever.. Photo taken by Denise Dougherty (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

This was taken at the 2010 Veteran's Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

I caught this picture after a fantastic day i spent in London. Just as i was about to set of home, i caught this view from a window. A perfect end to a perfect day. Photo taken by Adam James Fielding (Vereinigtes Königreich) - Artistic/Creative

This photograph is special to me because it was taken on our Honeymoon and We had never been to New York before. It was taken In January 2012 in New York City. I feel it captures the mood of a typical day waiting for the Subway train and chose to take it in black and white to heighten this mood I felt. Photo taken by Michael Daly (Irland) - Artistic/Creative

Two of four bear cubs took a drink from the top of the water fall of my pond. They are so cute and sweet when they are so young. Photo taken by Jo-Ann Stafford (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets