2,000 years old monument, Rome, Italy Photo taken while on vacation to Italy Photo taken by Claude Gariepy (Kanada) - Travel/Vacation

While visiting New York City in April 2012, we came across the Chelsea Market between 9th and 11th Avenues in the former Nabisco complex. The developers retained the factory infrastructure, which gives it character, and the little shops are wonderful--bakery, cheese, gift cards, specialty foods, wines, trendy clothes. We LOVED it! Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

Watching for intruders. Photo taken by Sue Ellen Mageli (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Gieny Westra (Niederlande) - People/Family/Friends

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by CESAR ROMERO (Mexiko) - People/Family/Friends

The title was obvious from the moment I snapped this. One of our baby bunnies, 1-7-12, Kingsville, OH. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

This captures the fine contrasts between seasons, which I love! Here, in Stockholm, the open water tuns so ice and mist is rising from the water. This is captured about 200 meters from where I live. I think it we should appreciate the season changes while we can, if not for our children to enjoy in the future! Photo taken by Erik Mangen (Schweden) - Nature

Taken many years back. Michael is 16 now. Photo taken by S. Buza (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Natural beauty of a winter morning in London. Beautiful. Photo taken by Rupal Dattani (Vereinigtes Königreich) - Nature

This is my little girl, Laurcy Belle, waiting under the Christmas lights and wondering when Santa will finally come. Photo taken by Traci Bender (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Photo of my 6 month old miniature dachshund, Blaze, on his first Christmas! Photo taken by Vicki Vest (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Jan Haase (Deutschland) - Nature

Every year our city of Dunedin, Florida hosts a lighted boat parade that kicks off the Christmas season. Often the weather is gorgeous and the event is something my family and I have enjoyed for many years. This picture was taken at the Marker 1 Marina in Dunedin where the contest boat entrants were queued to begin their parade to the Dunedin Municipal Marina downtown where hundreds of spectators are waiting for them. Santa arrives in the final boat to flip the switch, lighting the local Christmas tree. Christmas in our city of delightful Dunedin is truly fabulous! Photo taken by Sherry Tew (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

As I hang ornaments on my tree, I think of where I was when I purchased that ornament. The Eiffel Tower holds a special place in my heart, My daughter and I took a trip to Paris. Always brings a smile to me with all the wonderful memories. Photo taken by Kay McCann (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

The one liners are endless in the fleeting moment with our cat Boone and the buck that was in the yard. "Excuse me, I believe you are in my spot." or "Tag, you're it!", etc., etc. Photo taken by Jodi Esplin (Vereinigte Staaten) - Humor

This picture is very special to me. It is a picture taken of my youngest son Declan who is two years old. He enjoys the outdoors and taking walks. Each family outing is like a new adventure to him filled with fun, laughter, and the unexpected. I took this photo in Longmont, Colorado on the Lefthand Creek Trail a couple of days ago. The theme of the photo is family. My family is most important to me. In this picture my son is walking on a trail and the sunlight is shinning down on him. He is the focal point and what is most important to me in the picture. Photo taken by Trish Kramer (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

The circles of light are from the lights on the Christmas Tree. I feel that the glowing of the candle against the lights are very symbolic of the holiday season. Photo taken by Justin Baer (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

This image was taken in the Lake Tahoe area of California. Yesterday was our first snowfall but the aspen leaves were still clinging on to the trees. Photo taken by Justin Baer (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

There is nothing more magical then seeing christmas through the eyes of a child.. the pure innocence.. and being able to capture that moment is a gift I get to share with everyone. Photo taken by Anna M. Asselta (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

This picture is special to me because it was captured unexpectedly, along with two other beautiful pictures. I woke up one morning (in 2010, during the summer at my boyfriend's grandfather's farm) and the first thing I saw was this incredible layer of fog all across the mountain. It was beautiful; so I took a photo, turned around, and behold, there was the sunshine, peeping through the trees. There was something enchanting, beautiful, and magical about that morning; I'll never forget it. Photo taken by Theadora Haralampous (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

Picture of an anniversary rose taken outside, against a white snow background. While looking at the photo on my computer, discovered a snowflake had came to rest on one of the flower petals. It struck me as simply beautiful. Photo taken by T.L. Roberts (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

I was preparing to take a photograph of the sound and light show which takes place every night in Hong Kong when a magnificent tourist Junk came sailing by. Photo taken November 2012 Hong Kong, China. Photo taken by Tony R. Wagstaff (Kanada) - Travel/Vacation

Wanting to keep the Christmas Spirit alive no matter the circumstances we are in. Photo taken by Steve Webb (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

I photographed the B17 with P40 escort at the New York Air Snow at Jones Beach New York on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. It was a stunning day with about 100,000 people in attendance. As it was hot and humid I stood at water?s edge with the nice cool Atlantic serf hitting my feet as the 5 foot waves broke farther out. This kept me very comfortable during the exciting 5 hours the show lasted. I converted in ACR adjusting for good contrast, then went into PS CS5 and changed mode to grayscale, then to RGB and used the #85 warming filter to add the sepia tone. Photo taken by Morris Bennett Altman (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events