We are looking across the American Falls, Niagara River to Niagara Falls Canada with a faint glow of the Horseshoe Falls in the distance. Camera: Nikon D200 Exposure: ISO 100, 6 seconds, f11 Lens: Tamron 11-18mm @ 16mm Photo taken by Morris Bennett Altman (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

While attending a Chihuly exhibit in Nashville TN, I was photographing the glass sculptures and noticed this blue jay sitting on the blue glass. Photo taken by Chris Nochowicz (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

While walking around Williamsburg, Brooklyn the day after Hurricane Sandy hit New York, I stumbled upon this woman gazing wearily at the darkened Manhattan skyline. For once, the city that never sleeps was without power - a very surreal and uneasy sight for everyone that lives here. Photo taken by Mihai Coman (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

Just before Christmas in a thick fog the silence and the solitary stand of pines was magical. Photo taken by Barbara Socor (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

This was taken early in the morning in the middle of winter, the sun was shining and the frost was sparkling. Photo taken by Anne McCallum (Australien) - Nature

At the San Bernadino rodeo they held a Challenge Kid event and the joy was evident in his face Photo taken by steven shpall (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

Tai Shing Stream is one of the nature streams in HK, it origins from the highest HK mountain 'Tai Mo Shan' into Shing Mum Reservoir. It always shows its specific natural look which I love. Photo taken by Matthew Chin (Hongkong Sonderverwaltungszone der Republik China) - Nature

Taken during the golden hour, in Brooklyn Bridge Park in the first week of summer, loooking into manhattan. I just love this area of Broooklyn, NY, I never get tired of the view and it's a great place to visit if your ever in NYC Photo taken by Johnny W. Lam (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

This picture represents a candid, off-guard moment that shows the human face behind the City of Lights. This photo was taken in Paris on October 12, 2012. To me this photo retains the glamorous look of Paris while revealing the everyday life of those who call it home. Photo taken by Nathan William Meyer (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

taken in my backyard in LA ,October Photo taken by Tom Kral (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

I visited the Mill at the onset of the Superstorm/Hurricane Sandy that came thru our area. It had started to snow on the Blue Ridge and everywhere but the mill was covered in Snow. Photo taken by Mary L Pawlowski (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

This is a picture of my horse Bucky. He was a Valentines Day gift from my fiance. He always wants to be as close to you as possible because he knows that he will get some love after. Photo taken by Kaitlyn Lovingood (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

This pic was taken the morning after the snowstorm that hit NY immediately following Hurricane Sandy. It was taken in Tudor City Park in Manhattan. Even though behind the scenes there were alot of downed trees (even in this park), I love that you can still find a beautiful spot within all the devastation and find the beauty in nature, not just the destruction. This was a serene moment before going to work. I work across the street from this park. Photo taken by Dawn Russell (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

Taken in Texas on 10/28/2012. Living not too far from the Live Music Capital of the World, music is an important part of my life. Photo taken by Eric Salazar (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

These pugs think it would make the best Thanksgiving ever, if someone would accidently drop the turkey. Photo taken by Aaron Thompson (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

This is my daughter, with her husband, Jonathon, my 2 yr. old grandson, Garrett and my soon-to-be grandaughter! Photo taken by Sarah Nelson (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture while hiking with my family. It was taken on September 3, 2012 outside of Eugene, Oregon. It relates to the theme I chose, because its a picture of a tree that to me represents evergiving life. Not only does trees provide oxygen for us to breath. But it provides shelter, food, and tools that we have used since the dawn of mankind. Photo taken by Amanda Bowden (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

We were at the cottage in Huntsville Ontario,and were going to hike in Algonquin Park and we see this big beautiful moose on the side of the road.This was taken in July. Photo taken by Marie Larochelle (Kanada) - Animals/Pets

Took a dried hollow leaf and placed it on top of polyester fiber and lighted it by a bulb from behind. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Artistic/Creative

my moments of feelings Photo taken by gyatso (Indien) - People/Family/Friends

A forty foot statue on treasure island in the SF bay at sunset with the SF city skyline in the backround Photo taken by steven shpall (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

One of my favorite morning rituals is to visit my equine friends in the pasture. Our greeting always begins with a "who has an apple" dance. Photo taken by Sam Tallman (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

I shot this image in Colorado last year in Autumn. This little cabin tucked away in these beautiful golden Aspen trees will forever mean Fall to me. Photo taken by Lynn Human (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

it is my oldest son doing a salute. it was taken at our local park. . Photo taken by amber stone (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends