KODAK MOMENT of the Day

Finding and old abandoned structure which I think is a school house in the plains of eastern Oregon was a treat. I could almost hear the voices of children at play, and the ringing of the school bell calling them back inside.

This picture was nice in colour but the wood textures really came out in black and white. This was a private farm pond in eastern South Africa - an area known for its early morning mists. I loved the stillness of the scene against the harsh textures of the old wooden stump.

This local craftsman was chiseling patterns on a soft stone. His extreme concentration, deft touches and attention to detail were remarkable. I tried to capture the same here.

Never ever give up Hope.

This is Mack my English Bulldog - he's just turned five. I've never had my dog pose in a fashion that appears to be posing for a portrait, but Mack just did it naturally.

The minute I saw this shot in my viewfinder I knew it would be a natural for black and white. Converted in Elements.

I was going up the stairs to a beach house we rent when I looked down and saw this image. I couldn't pass it up.

I love the way scarves and veils can bring out the beauty in a face.

"Happy Diwali"
I capture this photo Diwali night at Dhanbad, Jharkhan, on 05.11.2010.

I took this photo at the Gangasagar Fair in India, where many women were going to take a bath in the holy Ganges.

I shot this outside of Quechee, Vermont earlier this summer. I cropped the eyes tightly because I loved the intensity and color.

Getting ready for Halloween!

There's just something about this cute little face and those silly feet (and the banana too)!

I had so much fun this Autumn carving pumpkins! I've always loved all the decorations and festivities of each holiday and season. Wishing everyone a very Happy Halloween and Happy Fall!

This is a self portrait I took at home. It's special to me because I can see the Dreamer in me, the one that treasures dreams as if they were Gold.

The sands in Namibia were this incredible burnt orange color, but the trees in the Death Vlei gave the area a surreal quality.

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I love the contrasting colors in this scene. The photo was taken during my very first visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in November of 2010. It was a place I always wanted to visit, and hope to return to someday soon!

This picture was taken in India, in Jaipur, during August 2010. The picture is special because it reminds me of the great people of India, and how warm and welcoming they are.

This picture was taken in Centerville, Indiana. It's special to me because of the atmosphere and mood it evokes. Kind of mystical.

Depending on the time of day, season, etc., nature displays all sorts of moods. At noon on a sunny day the this picture would just be a nice snapshot.

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

I took this picture in a small village called Ring in Co. Cork, Ireland.
Cows are so curious and I was lucky to catch this one as she looked around at me.
To me it's funny - because of the connection between a pint of milk and a pint of Guinness.

This was taken in Washington, DC in July of 2010.
As an American, it meant a lot to me to take this photo, and to remember the fallen heroes of the U.S. Marines.

It captures a quiet, sad moment as these men remember fallen brothers. Taken at the Veteran's Day ceremonies at Arlington cemetery on November 11, 2010.

I saw this leaf while on a walk in my woods.

This is one of a series I took while traveling on the subway in Queens, NY.

I was sitting on the beach about 15 feet away from 200 black skimmers when they blasted off on a cloudy morning. I pointed my camera into the flock and saw lots of flapping wings composing images that looked interesting. This was my favorite.

This pic damn close to my heart bcoz im a guitarist and love my guitar, took my camera an d clicked it. It shows my love for my guitar !!

These caught my eye at the Ojai Farmer's Market and I knew they would photograph as well as they would taste. The Ojai Farmer's Market is located in Ojai, CA.

My son wanted to shave whenever my husband shaved. So we made him a special razor (without blades) so that he could shave every time Daddy shaved.
This was taken about 13 years ago with a film camera, and while remodeling the bathroom I made a digital print to hang on the bathroom wall.

I saw this pretty goat at an Amish farm in Lancaster, PA.

Captured these three at the local zoo. Love the reflection against the dark background.

I took this a couple weeks ago... I have seen this field before and never really took the time to stop and finally did. Im quite pleased how it turned out. 25'' Exposure 1/16 f/ 100 ISO

As labor intensive as a garden may be...the 'fruits' of that labor are always enjoyed! I don't think there's anything more beautiful than a bowl of homegrown tomatoes - especially when they've just been picked that morning!

Sunset over the tipi's at the Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts, June 2010.

Tiny Attila loves to steal food from our pet tortoise. Before I could retrieve the corn he ate every last kernel.

When our grandson was born, it was the first grandbaby on both sides of the family. All the family members were "on scene" moments after he was born, documenting his arrival. When I saw them lining up to take their shot, I couldn't help myself, and took this image of the rest of them! Of course, I haven't stopped snapping shots of my precious new grandson since.

Festive Holiday decorations at Rockerfeller Center, NYC.

This is a picture of my little cousin taken at a family Christmas party. He would run up to me, stick his face towards my camera and say, "Take another one, take another one!" Then he would strike a silly pose.

Above the fog a beautiful view of the mountains in a late fall sunset.

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

This is a close-up of the seed pod of a dandelion. I used a lens in reverse technique to get this macro shot. Things seems so different at macro level!

When the frost comes, I always go to my neighbors garden to see what has transpired. I am never disappointed.

This is a picture of my sweet little girl. I just love her little smile, it's so precious, just like she is!

I took this photo a long time ago -- don't know where. It's special because it's about peace & love.

I love to photograph these...they have so many new colors it is hard to choose which ones I like best.

This picture has the fingers of my sister-in-law. It was taken in Diwali. She and my mum were making Rangoli, which is a tradition of coloring the floor with colored powder.
I noticed that her fingers had swirls of colors - so I decided to capture it. At the end I got something so totally random yet beautiful with its colors.

Just having fun in Photo Shop with a picture of a slinky.

Taken one morning after a beautiful snowfall out my front door. The only touch up was to add the shaded border to make the flag stand out.

I love the colors red and white and how they remind me of Christmas. I took this of my son's peppermint before he ate them all up!

This photo was taken in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India near SAMM dunes.

Christmas in Europe. This is on the Grand'Place in Brussels, Belgium, Christmas 2010.

This picture is one of my favorites. I love the colours of the nuts.

This picture is special to me because on this morning the beautiful colors of nature were at their peak.

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Our two 15 month old pups, Dita and Jas, showing some love for each other.

This picture was taken on the first day of using my brand new camera. I took it in Yosemite Valley right as the sun was coming up, very early in the morning. I believe it represents nature as it's the awakening of something grand.