I am in the Army and stationed at FT Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. I just recently purchased a NIKON D5100 and this was my first time taking pics of the Northern Lights and took about a 100 or so photos in -35 degree temps adjusting settings to get everything correct. The exposure was set at 20 seconds and just shortly after snapping the pic a car came around the corner and I thought it was going to ruin the pic. When I got home I was extremely happy with the way it turned out. I captured a lot of good pics this night and can't wait for the Aurora to come out again so I can experiment some more. The picture was taken on 1 December 2012 at about 11:55 pm just north of North Pole, AK. I was not sure if I should choose Nature or Artistic/Creative. I went with Nature because the shows that the Northern Lights put on are just amazing, and I am so happy that my wife and I get to experience all the nature that Alaska has to offer. Photo taken by Eric Ramsey (États-Unis) - Nature

After walking the streets of Amarillo, Texas my Californian friend and I stumbled into an antique-hip store. Everything was either made by an artist of some sort or junk someone had bought. Well tucked away in a corner with missing pieces, truly damaged and duct taped and scotched taped together barely holding together it's own art form we found a tuba. It was priced $10 and for a musician, much like himself, that's a great deal for a mantel piece and a resemblance of his journey to Texas... Taken November 19,2011 Photo taken by Allison Grimes (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

Burrowing Owls are one of the smallest owls in North America. With its alert stance, piercing yellow-eyed stare it is easily distinguishable. This owl was seen in South Florida keenly alert with its intent eyes. Photo taken by Linn Smith (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

Nothing beats a cold clear evening after a snow storm. The sun's low light across the capped trees is transforming. Photo taken by Jodi Esplin (États-Unis) - Nature

I love this photo cause though, there is a storm in the clouds,the individual looks so at peace flying his kite. I took this photograph while visiting Cayucos,Ca about 2 years ago. Photo taken by Eusebio Rodriguez (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

Late afternoon spotted these colorful reflections of a handrail in the water. Photo taken by Lorenzo Cassina (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

This picture is special to me because it reflects the unique profession.I shot this picture because of the vibrant colors of the umbrellas. I took this photo on 17th July 2012 at Islampur,Dhaka,Bangladesh. The theme of this picture is related to people and profession in Bangladesh Photo taken by Shubho Salateen (Bangladesh) - People/Family/Friends

Sasha is a disabled Persian cat that I brought back with me from Bulgaria in 2010. Despite the many difficulties he had to overcome, he remained a splendid and dignified feline, as this photo can attest. Photo taken by L.M. Bozhilova (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

I saw these cute valentine cupcakes and had to buy them to photograph..loved the bright colors and they made me smile. Photo taken by tara carollo (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

Happy Valentine's Day. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Holidays/Events

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Patrycja KudBa (Pologne) - Artistic/Creative

this was an accident, my camera went off shooting the windshield of my car with dirt, grime and leaves that had fallen (Sep 2011 in Columbia, SC).I wondered what it would look like "abstractly created",this is what resulted after numerous digital manipulations Photo taken by sudden inspirations (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

This is a picture of my Grandbaby and Grandpup, I think it is adorable!!! Photo taken by Deborah Heffelfinger (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

got a clear colors taken in Dubai Marina, UAE, on 9-OCT-2012 Dubai is Great place that everyone must visit it. Photo taken by Abdulkader Alani (Émirats arabes unis) - Travel/Vacation

We were at the beach on a day with heavy sea fog and our daugher chased after some sea gulls. Photo taken by Chris Eckhardt (États-Unis) - People/Family/Friends

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Alexander Karabatsiakis (Allemagne) - Nature

Mount Cannon (8952 ft) is located in the Lewis Range in Glacier National Park, Montana and can be viewed on the approach to the summit on Going to the Sun Road, now open as of June 19th, 2012 Photo taken by Glenn Barclay (États-Unis) - Travel/Vacation

Photo taken @ Kuta beach Bali , use minolta Dynax 404 si and kodak colorplus 200 / 35mm film ( expired ) Photo taken by Himawan liu (Indonésie) - Travel/Vacation

Peacock feathers showing a captivating pattern. Captured at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida. Photo taken by Lorenzo Cassina (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

Winter in Wyoming where the wind blows the snow horizontally from the North first, then from the Southwest. Photo taken by Carole C. Martinez (États-Unis) -