KODAK MOMENT of the Day

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Photo Story: This shot was taken in Morocco just outside a mosque in Marrakech's medina in April 2009. it captures the determination, innocence and carefree nature of children -- all that matters in this moment is the game. Plus, those are some pretty impressive moves in flip-flops!

Only five-years old and he already hates kisses.

I set this shot up by telling Dad to kiss Mom. I had no idea I would get these great expressions from these three- look how the boys are all grossed out but their daughter is just loving the romance! Awwwww!!!!

I took this some time back in Connecticut. The story goes like this. These are die hard athletes and nothing stops them. It had rained for hours but was expected to be a nice day, so the race was on. The one in the blue thought he knew everything and tried to ride his bike through the mud. All the others knew enough to carry their bikes through it. But - check out the spectator on the top right. He got it too - the fence caved in from the crowd pushing to see what happened - and down went the guy in red.

I don't own a car, and I use my bicycle to get everywhere, including my daily commute. Bikes are a way of life, and this photo captures the dynamic excitement that I feel when I swing myself into the saddle. Speed feels different when you are facing the cold wind of New England winters...

I keep coming back to Paris. Over the years, I have exhausted the tourist sites and now want very little to do with them. For me, Paris is all about the local scene and ducking the tour buses. Whether kicking around the now Middle-Eastern neighborhood of Belleville, striking up conversation over a Stella in Montmartre or watching the day lazily drift by at a café in the Marais, Paris is better explored sans map. The beauty of this city lies not only in its architectural legacies but in the smiles and often sarcasm of its people.

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Photo Story: This medieval city in Nepal was my favorite part of the trip. Everywhere you looked there was a photo op and this old bike was resting perfectly near these colorful doors.

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection!

Bikes from a local Harley Owners Group (HOG). Harley-Davidson a true icon all over the world!

I was in Chicago for the weekend. It was one of those times when New York City, where I live, was becoming too overwhelming and I needed out. I was walking around the downtown area at night and came upon an image of Buckingham Fountain (included in my photo posts) in Millennium Park. Having set up my tripod and cameras, I began shooting. After a short while, I was approached by an inquisitive homeless man who began asking questions about what I was doing. A conversation ensued and over the course of over 2 hours, I had been given a tour of the area's nooks and crannies, including Crown Fountain (shown here),.....and Midwestern hospitality.

I really loved the way the flowers were all reaching up for the sun. They were all so happy and colorful looking!!! Taken at Landmark Park, Dothan, Al. June 2008, mid-day!

It occurred to me that I had some leftover Moda quilt fabric matching the gerbera daisy colors, so I put it work as a backdrop!

I beautiful and colorful Helenium flower.

This picture was taken yesterday morning as I was going to work. I thought it was so pretty with the dew on it.

Different can live together. I took this photo in Israel, in the spring time.

A beautiful flower caught in a breeze.

I discovered this sunflower patch by accident. The colors were striking, the sky was perfect and the lighting was just right. I had to take a few shots. 8/3/2008

Yet another "kids" hockey game. Funny how excited the "adults" get.

this ball was found in my parents yard. I really love how worn it is and just started to shoot.

This photo was taken of my son during his t-ball practice in Louisville Kentucky in 2008. I kept telling him that he would not be able to catch the ball with his eyes closed...He proved me wrong!

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Photo Story: My 16 year old nephew pitching at a baseball game in Texas. The fluid motion of a pitcher followed by the call of the umpire always reminds me of summer.

As you can see when the coach said, "keep your eye on the ball," my daughter really did!

this is my grandson's teeball team.

How cute is this when a little guy dresses up like the big guys......

There's no mistaking New York City and it's very yellow, Yellow Cabs.

This was a candid capture of my third grade niece and her new friend. They were seated on a water fountain in town just chatting away like long time friends. :)

Just another day on the red line in Boston.

This photo was taken at the periphery of Milan, Italy.

This picture represents my personality in many ways, I see ordinary things and imagine all the whimsical things that they could do. I took this about a week ago when I was playing with chalk with my friend.

A tribute to our everyday heroes that keep us safe.

This is the famous new mirrored sculpture in Millennium Park, commonly called "The Bean".

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Photo Story: This was taken at the underwater viewing room in the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ.

This is a shot of the lights that shine from Ground Zero. As a resident of New York City, I continually venture out on the anniversary and photograph the twin beams that shine toward heaven to remind us of that day... a day that most of us will never forget. This shot was taken in front of the New York Stock Exchange, another symbol of the strength and ingenuity of the American people.

I took this photo in New York in December 2008. I thought a different point of view would be attractive compared to thousands of pictures of the statue seen everywhere.

I love to capture my subjects in different ways. During this photo shoot in the park, they were all walking together in front of me. I noticed the way the sun was hitting them, and wanted to capture the shot from the dog's perspective. I think this is a beautiful image of owners and their pets.

I took the picture in October 2008. The weather was marvelous for walking.

This photo was taken at Dan Patch Days in Minnesota. I like the concentration and intensity of the dog prior to catching the frisbee.

I was walking around the town of Cohasset, Massachusetts, when I saw these dogs. There were four dogs in the car but it was impossible to get them all in the photo. They were too cute to pass by without a quick photo.

I took this while playing around with a light set up. This dog is a rescued animal... and a real sweetie!

My brother is a graphic artist and does some photography as a hobby. This is a picture he took in his apartment of his two dogs and their puppies. The male dog's name is Reggie and the female is Miss Piggy.

This is our Beagle Copper. He's going 'Trick Or Treating' as Underdog so he was practicing his flying....

I took this photo of a cranberry harvest in Carver, MA.

Acadia National Park is special any time of the year but it really shines during autumn. I went hiking with a friend up Sargent Mountain and she was collecting leaves along the way. At one point, she turned around to show me the fantastic colors of the leaves she collected and I just had to snap the photo.

While at the John Hancock Observatory in Chicago, I saw this scene and made and exposure. I loved the way the figures were backlit against the waters of Lake Michigan and the shores of the city.

I wandered onto a vacant tennis court and was taken by the many cracks and crevices that punctuated the green and white of the court.

I had a wonderful vacation in Hawaii, while visiting family. When I was there I found out you could go cage diving with sharks!! I watch Shark week every year on Discovery so I was all over it.

I love when I get to photograph children just how they want to be seen -- this is my daughter, whom I told could pose ANY way she wanted... and this is what we got. :) Ahhh...relaxation...

As the seasons change the leaves start to fall to the ground in Fort Worth Texas

Had to shoot this pottery work while clinging on to the roof. Shot in Delhi Haat the colours in this shot were blinding, hence, called colour blind.

Balloons rising up over Harmony New Jersey at the Warren County Farmer's Fair on Thursday evening 7/30/09.