Just trying out a new macro lens and the first thing I saw -- a drip from my sink. Photo taken by David Rex Ketchum (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse in Puerto Rico. This point is suppose to have some of the most beautiful sunsets on the island. This particular day we didn't get a sunset, but spectacular clouds that made for some amazing photos. Photo taken by Kiyoko Gotanda (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

On a trip to NYC, NY I couldn't wait to see the Empire State Building. I had only seen it in the movies, tv, etc. What a magnificent building. I knew it was BIG, but, did not fully realize how big until I strained my neck back as far as I could to see it all the way to the tippy-top as I looked up from street level. Photo taken by Laura Clay Ballard (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken during a recent trip to Australia. Photo taken by John Zimmerman (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

We have to remember to work and stand together as one to have happness. Photo taken by Gina Watson (United States) - Artistic/Creative

my niece, Marissa Photo taken by David S April (United States) - People/Family/Friends

The picture was taken last year on a trip to Spain with my daughter. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Travel/Vacation

There are several large photographs covering the lower part of windows at a Walgreens near where I work. They all depict images of employees and customers back in the day. The picture in this image is one of them, 'Delivery Boys, 1939'. I took a picture of the image and superimposed an X biker onto it that I shot previously. Thought it was interesting as he seems to be riding past or even out of the picture as he looks at the delivery boys. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This past year, my wife Kathy and I went to visit Washington DC during Memorial Day. It was very cloudy the day we went to the Iwo Jima memorial, and I never thought I would get a good shot of it. After about 30 minutes of us standing in front of the memorial, the clouds started to break -- a bright blue sky appeared -- and the sun cast a bright glow on the helmets of the figures. The memorial is just over-powering in size and emotion. As I look at this photo now, it reminds me of the dark nights we all spend waiting for the morning sun. Nights when all you can see are shadows. The glow of the sun reflecting on the helmets, shows a new day, safety, and lights the way for those who gave the supreme sacrifice. Photo taken by Greg Sheldon (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Every year the University of Pennsylvania hosts the Penn Relays, the largest annual track and field event in the world. It's an amazing three day event. The events include prep schools, highschools, colleges, Olympic development teams, and masters events (40+, 50+ and 60+). Having lived in Philadelphia for 8 years, I'd always heard about but never experienced the magnatude of the Relays. Being told and being there are worlds apart. In this picture I love the feel of the athletes as they wait for the batton. Photo taken by T. E. Smiley (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Pictured here, a papaya photographed in low light. Photo taken by Steve Mescha (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This brother and sister picture was taken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo taken by Samuel Glass (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

I went out to the Poppy Fields at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, California. On the way I stopped by the side of the road and took some pictures of poppies. This single one caught my eye. Photo taken by Linda Ruiz (United States) - Nature

My wife holding a bouquet of wild daisies. Shot with a shallow depth of field and toned to add a nice mood. Photo taken by Robert Socha (United States) - Artistic/Creative

These handmade toys staring and smiling at us while on our visit to Puri, in Eastern India. They were just too cute to be ignored. Photo taken by Sandeep Bangia (India) - Travel/Vacation

Sitting on my back deck, I find the best relaxation therapy in watching the chipmunks. This here is just comical as the little critter had stuffed so much into his mouth. Photo taken by Linda Chamberlain (United States) - Nature

After the farmers reap the summer crops, convert the hay into bales, you always know the season is beginning to change. For the winds pick up and the sun setting puts a gentle glow on the one thing most take for granted as always there...the land. The rich soil that provides our everyday existence. I captured this image one evening from my porch in a small rural community called Jay, Florida. I just loved the tones the wind, dust and sun starting to fall left on the haybales and land. Photo taken by Vicki Harrison (United States) - Nature

Saw this in the window of a local restaurant. Shot during the day, I chose an angle that minimized the street reflections while giving it some composition. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Just before popping it on the grill to enjoy the flavor of it, I decided to snap a photo to enjoy the image of it, too :-) Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (United States) - Nature

This is a picture of my son, Reed age 9, "helping" me rake leaves. For some reason it took much longer to do the job. And you know what? I didn't mind a bit. When was the last time you jumped into a pile of leaves? Photo taken by Thomas Hoehn (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Colors of life - world around is is so vibrant and throbbing with colors - that makes me spellbound. Fall colors in Colorado has always attracted me. This picture is captured near Zapata Falls, CO in September 2006 Photo taken by Aurobindo Saha (United States) - Nature

I took this picture of my princess while we were on vacation in OBX, NC this June. She was excited that we all got caught in a rain storm while at the beach in Corolla. The orange rain jacket made a nice contrast to her blue eyes and black hair. Photo taken by Wilson Velez (United States) - People/Family/Friends

My husband and daughter love to go to California for vacation so they promised me a "West Coast Sunset" if I agreed to go. This was our last night there - even dragged the tripod along! Photo taken by Agnes M. Fegan (United States) - Travel/Vacation

A younger brother watching his older brother play ball in the hot sun, learning the ins-and-outs of the game. Photo taken by Sherry Skinner (United States) - People/Family/Friends

My son's best friend's new baby brother, enjoying his reflection and the camera! Photo taken by Amy Anderson (United States) - People/Family/Friends

The white kitten was hungry and jumped right in the bowl. I couldn't resist taking the shot. The background is the hood of a car. Photo taken by Timothy S. Cady (United States) - Animals/Pets