My wife took this picture with her new Kodak camera on a whale watch out of Plymouth. She was so proud of it. It was a great day all around. Photo taken by Karen Hunt (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Taken in July, 2006 at the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race. The racing legs were shot behind a spray of water along the route. It signifies endurance to me. Photo taken by Kathleen K. Parker (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

I was bummed because the zoo was closing, and just happened to look up and see this one balloon break free. Last shot of the day...using the Action setting on my Kodak Z612. Taken in May 2007 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Just like Elton John�s song, "Yellow Brick Road" ...but jumping! Photo taken by Josue Gonzalez (Mexiko) - People/Family/Friends

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I was holding a sparkler and took this shot. It immediately reminded me of the Fourth of July, and how lucky I am to be an American. Picture taken in Moscow, PA. Photo taken by Michelle Lee Jenkins (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

This is a shot of a bird bath, in my backyard. The rain chased the birds away; but, it attracted me to this scene. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

This is a picture of my boxer pup, Roxie. Photo taken by Carol Kalinowski (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

I saw this scene and had exactly this picture in my mind's eye. But it was very hard to take exactly this shot. Photo taken by Helmut Schiebler (Deutschland) - Animals/Pets

This is my daughter Abbie after an afternoon bath, taken at home. She is my youngest daughter. Photo taken by Jeff Day (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

We all get a little edgy sometimes. Taken September 2006, Kingsville, OH. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

I love this photo because of the real happiness that you can feel from their smile. I took it on the last Thursday before Easter, on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel. Photo taken by Nissan Bakish (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture at a local duck pond about a week ago. The little ducks were really cute. It relates to category "animals" because it's a picture of animals -- but it also goes along with the nature theme, being that the ducks are in their natural environment. Photo taken by Adam Nathaniel (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

The cosmos in the North Georgia mountains this fall. Photo taken by Cathy Barrows (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

Taken in Yellowstone in 2006, the elk bugling in the cold morning mist is primeval, and not in the realm of experience for a kid who grew up in the Bronx. Photo taken by Howard Knauer (Vereinigte Staaten) - Nature

This picture captures the excitment in my brothers for being at the ocean. I took this picture at Half Moon Bay, California. Photo taken by Dominic Vicari (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

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Our little kitty looked quite comfortable, using her brother as a pillow. Taken April 2007, Kingsville, OH. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

Marks the memory of a 3,000 mile motorcycle trip across the West. Taken in the plains of Eastern Wyoming, approaching the mountains, in August 2006. It relates to the theme of, "Life is a journey, not a destination." Photo taken by Shawn McBride (Vereinigte Staaten) - Travel/Vacation

This den is across the drive and just in back of my house. The fox had 8 babies which is quit unusual. This little guy didn't mind my walking by and taking pictures. They were so much fun to watch playing in the sun. Photo taken by Connie Gordon (Vereinigte Staaten) - Animals/Pets

A special moment between a father & son. Teaching a child the elements of golf. Taken on a golf coarse at sunset. Photo taken by Alisha Ekstrom (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

A beautiful newborn and his father. The baby just felt at home in this position. Photo taken by Julie Monacella (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

I recently had the privilege of photographing a former skipper of a PT boat during WWII. He piloted a small craft in the Pacific for nearly a year and had some terrific sea tales....especially being "...the only PT boat commander who didn't know JFK personally." SC1051 was the name assigned to his vessel. He just happened to be my American History professor 20 years ago this year. Great fellow! Photo taken by Christopher Davis (Vereinigte Staaten) - People/Family/Friends

What a beauty she is! As a military spouse there is no sight more beautiful than our flag flying high to remind us what our soldiers are fighting for. Photo taken by Donna Franciosa (Vereinigte Staaten) - Holidays/Events

My wife is a professional ballet dancer with the Boston Ballet, and I took this photograph of her in the ballet studio during her practice. I love the photograph for it's lighting and composition--but it's my wife who is the main subject. She makes the photo real by fixing her pointe shoes. Photo taken by Sabi Varga (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative

This is a compilation of several photos. All were shot in Chandler, Arizona on a rainy morning. I think it relates to the Artistic/ Creative theme because it allowed me to be creative on a "rainy day" with my photography. Photo taken by Sue Cullumber (Vereinigte Staaten) - Artistic/Creative