On a clear frigid May morning around 4am, I hiked around Cadillac Mountain looking for a great spot to setup my camera equipment. The temperature was in the 20's with very strong winds which made it difficult at first to capture a picture in focus, but once the sun rose above the horizon the rays gave off a stunning glow which made getting up very early and dealing with the freezing cold worth it to capture this inspirational shot.
KODAK MOMENT of the Day
![Early Riser Early Riser](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/09/2014-09-02-20-16-46-000388.jpg?itok=QFQvPMwx)
Early Riser
On a clear frigid May morning around 4am, I hiked around Cadillac Mountain looking for a great spot to setup my camera equipment. The temperature was in the 20's with very strong winds which made it difficult at first to capture a picture in focus, but once the sun rose above the horizon the rays gave off a stunning glow which made getting up very early and dealing with the freezing cold worth it to capture this inspirational shot.
![Power Walking Power Walking](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/09/2015-09-24-8-58-31-000165.jpg?itok=OlYO49Rv)
An immature White Ibis exercises its power walking style along a lake shoreline.
Power Walking
An immature White Ibis exercises its power walking style along a lake shoreline.
![Reflections of autumn Reflections of autumn](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/12/2012-12-12-6-59-29-000363.jpg?itok=dGUfmbXK)
Taken on Four Mile Run in Arlington, Va. I liked the reflection of the bare branches in the stream filled with colorful fallen leaves. It says winter is coming soon.
Reflections of autumn
Taken on Four Mile Run in Arlington, Va. I liked the reflection of the bare branches in the stream filled with colorful fallen leaves. It says winter is coming soon.
![fading memory fading memory](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/01/2016-01-22-18-14-02-000095.jpg?itok=rYLr2ozt)
Fishing gear hung up and forgotten, only fading memories. Columbus Ohio.
fading memory
Fishing gear hung up and forgotten, only fading memories. Columbus Ohio.
![Keepsake Keepsake](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/10/2014-10-10-14-11-47-000943.jpg?itok=gs9Zo9e4)
My mother's first walking shoes (she would be 90 now) and a string of pearls from my father.
Keepsake
My mother's first walking shoes (she would be 90 now) and a string of pearls from my father.
![Skipping Rocks Skipping Rocks](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/12/2012-12-09-3-21-24-000432.jpg?itok=ewKfYcDF)
This little boy was enjoying the afternoon along the Rio Grande skipping rocks.
Skipping Rocks
This little boy was enjoying the afternoon along the Rio Grande skipping rocks.
![Darrin Dancing Darrin Dancing](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2013/01/2013-01-19-0-28-16-000389.jpg?itok=Xgg5H-Z5)
" This photo is special because I shot a very camera shy girl and through half an hour of telling bad jokes I could make her dance on a parking garage " I took this photo in Venice, California in December 2012 " I always wanted to shoot a nice dancer backlight silhouette
Darrin Dancing
" This photo is special because I shot a very camera shy girl and through half an hour of telling bad jokes I could make her dance on a parking garage " I took this photo in Venice, California in December 2012 " I always wanted to shoot a nice dancer backlight silhouette
![Bygone Era Bygone Era](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2013/08/2013-08-23-3-42-58-000497.jpg?itok=IzHFFYlB)
My grandchildren. Photographed some years ago. Frederikssund, Denmark.
Bygone Era
My grandchildren. Photographed some years ago. Frederikssund, Denmark.
![Fall day at the park Fall day at the park](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/11/2014-11-14-4-49-36-000247.jpg?itok=ekrKf7hz)
A nice fall day at the park with my kids.
Fall day at the park
A nice fall day at the park with my kids.
![Winter Reflection Winter Reflection](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/01/2016-01-18-23-22-21-000189.jpg?itok=Tk94Q5C6)
Taken at Grand Lake, Celina OH. Love reflection pictures. One of my favorite places to take photographs.
Winter Reflection
Taken at Grand Lake, Celina OH. Love reflection pictures. One of my favorite places to take photographs.
![Playing with Water Playing with Water](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/11/2014-11-24-20-52-41-000091.jpg?itok=c3W6Y68I)
The children were in Nature Kempenbroek playing along the waterfront in the greenest region off the world 2014 in Weert.
Playing with Water
The children were in Nature Kempenbroek playing along the waterfront in the greenest region off the world 2014 in Weert.
![A Hunters Sunrise A Hunters Sunrise](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/01/2014-01-30-18-56-37-000587.jpg?itok=tW8W8jkk)
This picture is special to me because this is the last time my best friend and I would be able to enjoy the sunrise while duck hunting. Due to the fact we will be heading to college next winter. So through this picture I tried capturing the true beauty of hunting on the rice fields.
A Hunters Sunrise
This picture is special to me because this is the last time my best friend and I would be able to enjoy the sunrise while duck hunting. Due to the fact we will be heading to college next winter. So through this picture I tried capturing the true beauty of hunting on the rice fields.
![Dancing With The Birds Dancing With The Birds](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/12/2014-12-23-14-27-22-000861.jpg?itok=7phlQ4nv)
Just a like bit of joy on the beach.
Dancing With The Birds
Just a like bit of joy on the beach.
![A Path Less Taken A Path Less Taken](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/10/2012-10-17-19-35-26-000234.jpg?itok=0PhlljwC)
This photo was taken on a wintery January day at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. This is one of my favorite places to visit anytime of the year.
A Path Less Taken
This photo was taken on a wintery January day at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. This is one of my favorite places to visit anytime of the year.
![Winter Red Winter Red](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/03/2014-03-08-13-58-32-000124.jpg?itok=yiZEfwBx)
Cardinals keep the winter bright with their red color.
Winter Red
Cardinals keep the winter bright with their red color.
![Morning Glory Morning Glory](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2013/03/2013-03-12-11-23-18-000783.jpg?itok=IjQgFyYp)
Young novices from myanmar on winter morning.
Morning Glory
Young novices from myanmar on winter morning.
![winter wonder winter wonder](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2013/11/2013-11-18-1-24-54-000912.jpg?itok=Kz-x3mZm)
this picture reminds me of great day had in the snow and that winter is finally here. This was taken from a photoshoot i did in at the start of the year along these little country paths by a river.
winter wonder
this picture reminds me of great day had in the snow and that winter is finally here. This was taken from a photoshoot i did in at the start of the year along these little country paths by a river.
![Reflections Reflections](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/12/2015-12-15-5-11-01-000295.jpg?itok=MaQ_x-XB)
I like the reflections of my friends in the ornament!
Reflections
I like the reflections of my friends in the ornament!
![A Holiday Tradition A Holiday Tradition](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/12/2012-12-10-19-43-46-000078.jpg?itok=l-s587lt)
We were spending the evening going to Radio City Music Hall to see The Christmas Spectacular, a tradition in our family. It isn't Christmas until you've seen the Christmas Spectacular and the Tree at Rockefeller Center!
A Holiday Tradition
We were spending the evening going to Radio City Music Hall to see The Christmas Spectacular, a tradition in our family. It isn't Christmas until you've seen the Christmas Spectacular and the Tree at Rockefeller Center!
![Crystal Palace Crystal Palace](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/02/2016-02-21-15-31-06-000057.jpg?itok=v0RFEes8)
awesomeness of winter Canaan Valley/ White Grass, WV
Crystal Palace
awesomeness of winter Canaan Valley/ White Grass, WV
![My first ever pinhole My first ever pinhole](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2013/10/2013-10-09-18-39-11-000528.jpg?itok=_LLGBwfQ)
This picture is special as it is my first pinhole photograph and i cant wait to make many more. I made it on Monday 7th Oct and I took it in university in cardiff. There wasnt a theme i just wanted to capture as much as i could as an experiment.
My first ever pinhole
This picture is special as it is my first pinhole photograph and i cant wait to make many more. I made it on Monday 7th Oct and I took it in university in cardiff. There wasnt a theme i just wanted to capture as much as i could as an experiment.
![Christmas Market Vienna Christmas Market Vienna](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/12/2015-12-19-17-00-00-000057.jpg?itok=HmTs-ilT)
Christmas Market at the museumn Vienna.
Christmas Market Vienna
Christmas Market at the museumn Vienna.
![Here comes Santa Here comes Santa](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/12/2015-12-23-21-12-41-000101.jpg?itok=N5agy2HR)
The holidays are always brighter through the eyes of a child.
Here comes Santa
The holidays are always brighter through the eyes of a child.
![Hope Hope](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/12/2015-12-18-23-24-44-000002.jpg?itok=Fyz0Tnvi)
My longest and dearest friend asked me to take pictures of her first born. Baby Hope was born on December the 16th, 2015 at 11:10 in the morning.
Hope
My longest and dearest friend asked me to take pictures of her first born. Baby Hope was born on December the 16th, 2015 at 11:10 in the morning.
![Helping with Christmas Helping with Christmas](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2013/12/2013-12-20-15-39-14-000871.jpg?itok=wlEeQAgv)
I live with several cats who get involved with Christmas decorating...Uno claims the box as hers after I remove the contents. Christmas preparation takes a little longer in my case...but they are family!
Helping with Christmas
I live with several cats who get involved with Christmas decorating...Uno claims the box as hers after I remove the contents. Christmas preparation takes a little longer in my case...but they are family!
![Candle Lights Candle Lights](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/12/2012-12-31-15-57-51-000273.jpg?itok=_3kCJ9Pp)
At a family meet on a festive evening. At kolkata , India
Candle Lights
At a family meet on a festive evening. At kolkata , India
![Help to Make the Season Bright Help to Make the Season Bright](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/12/2015-12-18-19-23-58-000282.jpg?itok=DdVziVFO)
A lovely private light display on a pier facing the bridge; is makes the season bright especially as one crosses the bridge coming into town.
Help to Make the Season Bright
A lovely private light display on a pier facing the bridge; is makes the season bright especially as one crosses the bridge coming into town.
![I Believe I Believe](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/11/2014-11-27-6-29-10-000208.jpg?itok=JyjMK74E)
There is nothing more magical than capturing that MOMENT.. seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child.
I Believe
There is nothing more magical than capturing that MOMENT.. seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child.
![Christmas lights galore Christmas lights galore](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/11/2012-11-03-21-45-57-000131.jpg?itok=z73YqQ3C)
My sons first christmas pictures. 2012.
Christmas lights galore
My sons first christmas pictures. 2012.
![Holiday Symbol Holiday Symbol](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/12/2015-12-18-14-53-48-000350.jpg?itok=3axM7-Nq)
An iridescent Christmas ornament, converted to black and white. We had a box of Christmas ornaments sitting on the kitchen table, and I noticed how the light from the window shone upon the ornaments, so I grabbed my camera and set up an artistic shot of a common holiday symbol.
Holiday Symbol
An iridescent Christmas ornament, converted to black and white. We had a box of Christmas ornaments sitting on the kitchen table, and I noticed how the light from the window shone upon the ornaments, so I grabbed my camera and set up an artistic shot of a common holiday symbol.
![Dancing Man Dancing Man](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/01/2016-01-05-3-18-27-000107.jpg?itok=8ZE3Hbmn)
I was heading home from work, sunset was 30 min away so I decided to stick around. This is January in Calif. Malibu (Happy, free is what I see)
Dancing Man
I was heading home from work, sunset was 30 min away so I decided to stick around. This is January in Calif. Malibu (Happy, free is what I see)
![Snowshoeing on PEI Snowshoeing on PEI](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/02/2016-02-08-20-13-18-000231.jpg?itok=DIUClKQB)
In Feb, 2016 we decided to go snowshoeing after a snowstorm. The snow was soft and deep - perfect for snowshoes. The photo was taken in the National Park in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Snowshoeing on PEI
In Feb, 2016 we decided to go snowshoeing after a snowstorm. The snow was soft and deep - perfect for snowshoes. The photo was taken in the National Park in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Colorful display of fireworks at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain, CT.
Fireworks #1
Colorful display of fireworks at Stanley Quarter Park in New Britain, CT.
![Relaxing in NOLA Relaxing in NOLA](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/01/2016-01-05-18-29-48-000586.jpg?itok=7VNNvJ1_)
After spending 5 days in New Orleans it was time for my husband to take a break and relax.
Relaxing in NOLA
After spending 5 days in New Orleans it was time for my husband to take a break and relax.
![Selfies Selfies](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/02/2015-02-14-20-36-57-000391.jpg?itok=QTzq_BHY)
My niece caught a great selfie with her new cat Lilly. Taken February 2015.
Selfies
My niece caught a great selfie with her new cat Lilly. Taken February 2015.
![Horizon Horizon](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2015/03/2015-03-13-15-46-38-000964.jpg?itok=_u_9Nh9-)
Chunkurchak ski resort. Kyrgyzstan 2015
Horizon
Chunkurchak ski resort. Kyrgyzstan 2015
![Endless Probing Endless Probing](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/12/Shorebird-4575-800.jpg?itok=7Qjic_tL)
Probing for tiny prey left by receding waves, a small shorebird ceaselessly searches for food along the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean located in Ormond Beach, Florida.
Endless Probing
Probing for tiny prey left by receding waves, a small shorebird ceaselessly searches for food along the shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean located in Ormond Beach, Florida.
![Roof Roof](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/11/P1070067.jpg?itok=Z9hvwypF)
Some people just siting on a roof :)
Here's my blog: jmdonly.blogspot.de
Roof
Some people just siting on a roof :)
Here's my blog: jmdonly.blogspot.de
![Twofer Twofer](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/12/atdeensteves7-3-09%20122.jpg?itok=N1OiaZcS)
Wild deer that come to the yard everyday for food and water.
Twofer
Wild deer that come to the yard everyday for food and water.
![Dancer In Lead Dancer In Lead](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/01/2016-01-20-5-47-43-000098.jpg?itok=6YTaZYLC)
I was at a dance rehearsal with this talented dancer. She is so comitted and such a beautiful dancer. Such a joy to watch her perform and able to take the photo at the right moment with the other dancers behind her.
Dancer In Lead
I was at a dance rehearsal with this talented dancer. She is so comitted and such a beautiful dancer. Such a joy to watch her perform and able to take the photo at the right moment with the other dancers behind her.
![Unity is the best policy Unity is the best policy](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/09/2012-09-22-19-45-16-000181.jpg?itok=g2R0ZK9y)
Water logging is a common issue in mumbai during the monsoon :) Even the huge trucks cant move to a distance, but with a great team work and humanity we can also achieve immortality.
Unity is the best policy
Water logging is a common issue in mumbai during the monsoon :) Even the huge trucks cant move to a distance, but with a great team work and humanity we can also achieve immortality.
![Zach and Flash Zach and Flash](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2012/12/2012-12-12-19-25-21-000181.jpg?itok=0avsNl3o)
My son Zach and his pony Flash. We got him from an auction and he follows my son around. They are so cute together. You never know that when someone else throws an animal away another person finds a best friend.
Zach and Flash
My son Zach and his pony Flash. We got him from an auction and he follows my son around. They are so cute together. You never know that when someone else throws an animal away another person finds a best friend.
I was just enjoying a beautiful sunset on the third of december with low temperatures, mist and lovely clouds
winter sunset
I was just enjoying a beautiful sunset on the third of december with low temperatures, mist and lovely clouds
![Lake Shore Drive Lake Shore Drive](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/01/2016-01-19-12-04-53-000230.jpg?itok=qRdy9VU-)
Lovely view from the John Hancock building!
Lake Shore Drive
Lovely view from the John Hancock building!
![Leap of Faith Leap of Faith](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/12/k.jpg?itok=XdZ9XlKX)
As evening approached, a troop of monkeys led by its leader jumped across these vast spaces between tall steep boulders at a temple near Hampi. I froze this moment in a picture when one monkey was still in air. What gave it the courage to take such a leap of faith? Was it confidence in himself or blind faith in his leader?
Leap of Faith
As evening approached, a troop of monkeys led by its leader jumped across these vast spaces between tall steep boulders at a temple near Hampi. I froze this moment in a picture when one monkey was still in air. What gave it the courage to take such a leap of faith? Was it confidence in himself or blind faith in his leader?
![Competition Competition](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/02/2016-02-04-5-53-59-000043.jpg?itok=9TNKUVWI)
The church steeple's lights vs. the beautiful light of the full moon make for a lovely 'competition' of forms and light.
Competition
The church steeple's lights vs. the beautiful light of the full moon make for a lovely 'competition' of forms and light.
![Mountain Lake Mountain Lake](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2016/01/2016-01-21-17-33-19-000435.jpg?itok=pTTEEdvS)
Lake Gosau, Austria
Mountain Lake
Lake Gosau, Austria
It was taken in Srinagar
Traveller
It was taken in Srinagar
![iceberg watching iceberg watching](http://kmotdcdn.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/styles/medium_square/public/kmotd/2014/06/2014-06-02-20-52-41-000724.jpg?itok=UaLlcA80)
I took this picture on the 31 may 2014, my Grandson was amazed with the icebergs, as he said, "this is the best day of my life".
iceberg watching
I took this picture on the 31 may 2014, my Grandson was amazed with the icebergs, as he said, "this is the best day of my life".