KODAK MOMENT of the Day

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Photo Story: Last Christmas was the first Christmas my son was able to really help decorate the tree. i snapped this Kodak Moment as he was beginning to hang an ornament! One more reason to love the Christmas season.

This is a close-up of the Pakistan Monument situated on top of a hill in Islamabad. The monument is constructed with stone/marble designs.

This was taken at the Pittsburgh Zoo in the tunnel that goes under the polar bear pool. It was the first time I'd ever seen one swimming! Taken May 2009.

Compressor wheel of the turbo blower. Beauty in machines.

My daughter Meg and our new dog Bella. We rescued Bella from a local animal shelter. She is still very timid and scared.

One hungry Tiger going for a chunk of meat. Taken 7/08 in Vallejo, CA.

These tourists were braving the wind and near zero degree temps to experience the unrivaled beauty of Niagara Falls State Park in winter.

This was taken at the first game of his first tackle football season. He was serious and scared. And he scored the winning touch-down that game. So I cherish this photo...as in all photos, its the memory of THAT day.

My niece, Mel :) I love her calm expression here and the way the light from the window casts shadows on her.

The picture is taken February 2006.

On 2-6-09, my daughter and I walked out onto frozen Lake Erie at Conneaut, OH, to talk to the ice fishermen. The next day, the weather warmed and the ice broke off at the western side of the lake, stranding about a hundred ice fishermen.

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Grandfather Mountain, NC. Beautiful fall day with a taste of winter.

A wonderful display of Christmas decorations at Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, Maryland.

Traditional toy keeping watch until Christmas.

I captured these bare winter trees covered in snow and then simplified them with some digital magic.

This is my little girl, Laurcy Belle, dancing with Santa. Such a "magical" experience!

Every year I go to the same place for my Christmas flowers; they always have so many to pick from.

I took this picture in my home on a cold wintery night. I love everything about the Christmas holidays, and wish peace on earth for everyone.

A merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All!

December visit!

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

A full bloom Dahlia in all its majestic galore.

I took this during a recent trip to NYC to see the decorations in Rockefeller Center.

Made some star shapes out of PostIt PopUp notes of five different colors and placed them on a light box.

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I took this picture last year and was told that it looks like silly string!

Winter scene from Nature Park Zumberak, Croatia.

I saw the people in traditional colorful dress with a happy mood in golden hour in the morning. I liked the background with camels. It was captured in a village near Pushkar, Rajasthan, India.

Photo taken at Nature Reserve in Israel.

I love to take photos in fog or mist. I applied the Orton Technique and added a sepia tone to this shot.

I took this photo because I was captivated by the elements of design. I love the shapes and play of light and shadow here.

I took this picture in Tunisia-Sahara, near the old market town of Tataouine.

Just some chess pieces nicely lit.

A candid shot of a friend of my daughter. I really like her hidden smile, which gives a mystical expression.

Winter in Northern Michigan can be harsh with lots of snow, cold and wind. In the woodland of our farm the trees cast undulating shadows across the creek bed. The sun make the fresh snow sparkle like diamonds.

This snapshot was taken at a local festival in Okinawa, Japan. After a local cultural group had performed, they moved down the street. All of a sudden this little tyke, who had been performing with them, notices that they've moved on without him. He comes running down the street shouting "wait" at the top of his lungs to the applause and laughter of the crowd.

This dilapidated barn photo was shot on a farm in near Dassel, MN in June 2009 during my lunch break at work. I feel the title is very fitting because the barn reminded me of a giant animal on its last legs just getting ready to lay down for the final time. The barn had a good life but the skeleton is all that remains.

This photo was taken in Orissa, a state of India. The man is from the Bonda Tribe. Bondas are the oldest tribal people of Malkangiri District.

This is a foot bridge at the golf course in Ft. Dix New Jersey, taken in January 2009. I selected this photo because it represents crossing into the unknown. You can almost see what's on the other side, but not everything.
I selected the artistic/creative theme because of the perspective.

Indian women decorate their hands with Menhdi(Hena) during any festival or ceremony. This was taken in July 2009 during the rainy season (Sawan), and the ladies have decorated their hands to welcome rains.
I like design, patterns and colors of such Henna painting on the hands. After the Sawan Mahotsav was over, I requested my wife and her friends to pose for this shot. I am thankful to them for cooperating with me for this creative and artistic shot.

Beautiful together...

Late afternoon on Krk Island, Croatia

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

I took a photo of snow covered trees and transformed it into a colorful fantasy.

My little flapper girl on her 2nd birthday.

This raccoon came out of the woods while I was trying to photograph birds.

This picture was taken at Derjeeling, a beautiful hill station surrounded by snow caped Himalayan ranges. I liked the boys posture and his distinct expression. I have chosen this category because the picture makes me nostalgic about my vacation, the majestic mountain and it's people.

I was having a cup of Turkish coffee on my balcony while taking a look at the newspapers, when I recognized that it was a nice scene for taking a picture, and to record the morning mood at five past seven.

This photo was shot at a temple in Orcha, MP, India.

Early morning at Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe. Taken May 21, 2009.

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This was an idea that I saw from another photographer and thought I would try out myself. I like how it turned out and I also like it because he is my son!

Caused by years of usage, the color change on the surface of this (probably) copper door is amazing. The image was taken at the Cathedral of Osnabrueck, Germany.

I felt very fortunate to have caught a quick glimpse of a real Maiko or young Geisha in training, and her "younger sister" carrying her things for her. The "younger sister" (as they're referred to in Japan) study from one chosen Maiko, suitably titled, "older sister", until they too are ready to become a Maiko.

Chattanooga got snow for the first time in years on Dec 5, 2009. It really put a festive spirit to the area!

This is taken of my niece when we were on a summertime picnic. The girls were all doing funny things with their sandwiches, and it made a cute picture!

This past year I took an art class and we worked with oils. I took this picture because my art teacher only let us use the primary colors. "Brown is cheating" she would say, "you won't learn to mix colors if you cheat!" =)

Elephants at Aanakotta, Guruvayur. This one was getting its daily morning bath. The elephant was 10 years old and seemed to be enjoying this part of the day. Kerala is my favorite destination in India. The way this state in India is created makes me think of a green life. I love elephants and seeing them cared for well made me feel even happier.

A typical day in San Francisco isn't a typical day for most places. For some reason I always find the site of the trolleys a good stress reliever!

Editor's Announcement: Congratulations to Jennifer Hsieh, Kodak Gallery's "KODAK Moment" Winner for January.
Photo Story: The sun was setting and our shadows were cast against the brick wall. We started making shadow puppet and I started taking pictures of them. All of a sudden, he reached over and kissed the side of my head, and I happened to be snapping a shot. This photo was taken at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ).