Roy Square is really a sort of alley way, with a variety of small shops and eating places. It's located just off one of Toronto's main intersections and subway transfer points, Bloor and Yonge. I was very lucky that a girl happened to pass by and cast her shadow, just at the moment that I was taking this picture of the painted buildings. Photo taken by Gerda Grice (Canada) - Artistic/Creative

I took this picture using a Kodak DC280 zoom, with the 17x macro lens attachment. I also used a halogen spotlight to help with the resolution. Incidentally, the squirrel is quite tame, and is my personal pet . He was sitting on the palm of my hand peering curiously into the lens when I took this picture. : ) Photo taken by Christopher Carver (United States) - Animals/Pets

We were keeping several baby chicks during spring break from school. I decided to let my children play with them in the yard while I took LOTS of pictures. I loved the results! Photo taken by Lisbeth Kelly (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I loved the graceful angles of this snow fence, and the wonderful shadows created by the sun. Photo taken by Terry Cervi (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This was my first attempt at using 2 stacked macro lenses on my Kodak LS443 digital camera. I took the picture just after a rain storm, and I really like how the water droplets clung to the petals and to the center of the flower. Photo taken by Rhonda K. Elpers (United States) - Nature

I LOVE horses. I stopped at a farm to ask permission to take some photos; and, not only did they say yes -- but we went on a tour, fed the horses, and visited with lots of other animals. It was a day my boys and I will never forget! Photo taken by Christina Bowker (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture was taken in Times Square, NYC, on May 8th. I bought a camera just for this trip, and the pictures turned out great! Photo taken by Nathan Johnson (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Bharatnatyam is an Indian dance form that exemplifies eye movements and facial expressions. I photographed this talented young girl enacting goddess Kali, claiming victory over the Rakshasas (demons), thus demonstrating good vanquishes evil. I shot this using Kodak TMAX 400 (under exposed by two stops), with the flash bouncing from a mirror on the left on a black background. Photo taken by Mukesh R. Bhakta (Australia) - Artistic/Creative

This picture of my son was taken during the water break of his soccer game. It was SO hot that day, that we had to find some shade -- and as he sat there, I took this snap shot. Dressed in green, I told him he looked like a 'little green man' -- right out of science fiction. : ) Photo taken by Simon Tsang (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This shot of a beautiful butterfly was a quick shot, with a gorgeous result! The butterfly did not remain still for very long, so I had to work fast. Photo taken by Michael S. Rickard (United States) - Nature

My son is in the military, and one way that our family remains close, even over long distances, is with pictures. These are my grand daughters! He sent me this picture last year for my birthday, and I couldn't have asked for a better present. When I look at it, I can almost here them say, "Hi, Grandma!" Currently he is stationed in the Middle East region, and I'm hoping that he is able to login on his birthday (June 12th), and see this as Picture of the Day. I can't think of a better present for him! Photo taken by Michael O'Brien (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is the most perfect sun ball that I have ever photographed! It was taken at Sodus Bay, in Rochester, NY -- May 2003. I used Kodak E100VS Film. Photo taken by Mohan Selvaraj (United States) - Nature

Shortly after September 11th, 2001, the decision was made to hang an old 48 star parade flag from the City of Mountain View's City Hall rotunda. This picture was taken from five stories up looking down onto the flag, just after city personnel and our firefighters assisted in hanging the flag. Photo taken by Michael Mazikowski (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is my 7 week old Weimaraner baby named Gracie. The picture was taken in my mother's flower bed, which turned out to be a perfect setting to complement the blue in Gracie's eyes. The picture is special to me, because it was her first! Photo taken by Silas Cooley (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture was taken at the Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Festival, an event held annually in Decatur, Alabama. Photo taken by Ben Darby (United States) - Humor

She knows she'll never be in trouble with her Grandpa, and picking flowers is so much fun! Grandchildren are the reward for raising children. Photo taken by Jerry Vilmain (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture last July during a fishing trip. These hungry birds were just following the boat. Photo taken by Abdullah Alnajdi (United States) - Nature

The black "frame" that you see in this picture is a candle jar holder. The glass ball inside it, is a Venetian glass paperweight that I bought in Venice, one of my favourite cities. The blue background is simply a piece of blue cardboard. And, the shadows were created by light from the window next to the desk on which the objects were set up. Photo taken by Gerda Grice (Canada) - Artistic/Creative

My frist trip to Alaska. summer of 2000 in the center of Alaska south of Fairbanks Alaska in the summer is the best Photo taken by ROGER J LEE (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was captured on Kodak Elite Chrome, at a wetlands area in Florida. I go to the wetlands frequently to take pictures, and this is one of my favorite ones. I just like the mood it creates! Photo taken by Doctor Sid (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture was purely experimental! I got this idea to use a "sparkler" while taking a picture. I think it turned out kinda cool! Photo taken by Michael Mariniello (Australia) - Artistic/Creative

This is a picture of three boys fishing off of a rock, at the mouth of the Spokane River -- just where it meets Lake Coeur d'Alene, in Idaho. I captured it using Kodak Portra VC 400 film. Photo taken by Evan Thomsen (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I went hiking in the woods of Pennsylvania about a month ago. Along the trail was this beautiful waterfall. I really like the combination of the rocks and water. Photo taken by Michael S. Rickard (United States) - Nature

There is a certain sense of tranquility in this picture. I particularly liked the silhouette of the woman within the window frame. Photo taken by Loel Poor (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This captures the joy of mother and child. This picture was taken on April 14, 2003, at the Seneca Park Zoo, in Rochester, NY. Haley was born in Nov. 2002, and is just starting to play outside of the den, under close supervision of her mom, Aurora. Photo taken by Susan Painting (United States) - Animals/Pets

My daughter was dressed up to make a school presentation, and I wanted to take her picture before she was off to school. After a couple of "normal" poses, she came up with this one. The picture was taken with Kodak Black&White 400 film, and then scanned. Photo taken by William Domino (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Ottawa is my favourite place to visit, and last year I was fortunate to be there during their annual tulip festival. This picture shows some of the colourful tulips with the Ottawa River, and Parliament Hill in the background. Photo taken by Karen Chappell (Canada) - Travel/Vacation