Water droplets on a bush after a storm. Converted to black and white in apple aperture. Photo taken by Joe Jeffrey (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

Came across this pattern of light and reflections in a canal near my house. I loved the pattern that the sun made on the water. Photo taken by sue cullumber (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Looking up at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. Photo taken by Steve Webb (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

I took this picture at the QAFCO flower and vegetable show exhibition. The construction of Cactus is really admirable. Photo taken by cactus (Katar) - Nature

The new Cosmopolitain hotel and casino just opened recently in Las Vegas. While wandering around inside I liked this light fixture in front of the Wicked spoon buffet. :) Photo taken by Tammy Espino (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Photo taken by jay (Vereinigtes Königreich) - Travel/Vacation

This Homeless Old Lady Begs for money in the streets since early in the morning, dressing a BIG Smile on her face and Hope in her Heart. Photo taken by Juan Funes (Honduras) - People/Family/Friends

The photo of the fruits was taken through a foil and the rotating sense is given by digital processing. Photo taken by Mustafa Kizilcay (Deutschland) - Artistic/Creative

This is a little guy I met when I was taking some pictures at a dog kennel. I just fell in love with his sweet little face. Photo taken by Sharon King (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

A girl is playing with some seagull in Varanasi,India. Photo taken by Anirban Ghosh (Indien) - Travel/Vacation

Beautiful dancer dressed as a Genie, my friend Katie. I love her power and artistry. Taken last week at Bruneau Sand Dunes in Idaho. Katie is a contemporary dancer in Boise, her power and creative artistry are evidenced in the photo. Photo taken by Mike Reid (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

This was taken by my fiance under my direction, edits and idea by myself. But in the end it was a team effort. Photo taken by Shane Childress (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

-It's a beautiful moment frozen in time. The skateboarder was trying the same trick multiple times and finally landed it. -Venice, CA - January '11 -Honestly documenting people in their natural element is always my goal. Shooting on film helps me achieve that immediacy. Photo taken by Sean Conaty (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

This photograph was taken on February 10th in Falmouth, Maine. I was driving down a country road when this simple tree caught my eye, but I kept on going. About 300 yards later, something in my gut said "turn around." I did a quick U-ie in the middle of the road and, although I took several shots, it was the first one I took that ended up being the best. It is special to me in that it reminded me of the value of listening to, and trusting, your heart. That surreal moment in the road created a surreal photograph. Photo taken by catherine frost (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

After a light snowfall in Alabama, the snow only stuck to the trees. Photo taken by Denise N Young (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

The picture was taken in South Haven, Michigan on January 31, 2011. I like the contrast of the sun shining on the lighthouse with the dark clouds in the background. The seagull was a bonus. Photo taken by Richard Hay (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad photo train runs by the famous Helmstetter's Curve. As the train makes it to the top of the hill, it lets off steam doing 56 mph around the bend. Photo taken by Hunter Levi (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

This picture taken in the Spokane Valley Photo taken by Dan Worrell (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Title: Borage backlit in the sun light Photo taken by Hans Maier (Deutschland) - Nature

This colorful, fireworks picture was taken at last year's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Stanley Quarter Park, in New Britain, CT. The fireworks brilliantly match up with the patriotic music heard throughout the park. New Britain residents and visitors from all over attend this spectacular fireworks show each year.

Editor's Note: Happy New Year! Photo taken by Eva Gryk (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

This is the ball that was used for the centennial celebration of New Year's Eve in New York's Times Square in 2007. It is on display at the Times Square Visitor's Center.

Editor's Note: Wishing you a Happy New Year! Photo taken by Marv Kaminsky (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

This little guy got very comfortable with me around; of course I was in my car. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Photo taken in Hong Kong in November 2011. I was photographing the waterfront at night, a spectacular scene, when an illuminated junk came sailing by. Photo taken by Tony R. Wagstaff (Kanada) - Travel/Vacation