This was a real scene (no Photo Shop work at all). I was fascinated with the colored umbrella in foreground and the street full of snow in the background Taken in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Photo taken by Senka Paunovic (Bosnia & Herzegovina) - Artistic/Creative

Late night at the train station. Photo taken by Bill Merlavage (United States) - Travel/Vacation

A beautiful November sunset, and it made for great silhouettes of our crabapples. No filters, it really did look just like this. Photo taken by Joan Soles (United States) - Nature

This is a sweet but special moment shared between mother and son. This little guy is turning one soon and just started walking! Photo taken by Tiffani LaNeave (United States) - People/Family/Friends

It's the time of year to bring out the Christmas decorations. Sometimes I prefer a quieter atmosphere. Photo taken by Kathy Shogren (United States) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken this past Memorial Day. Fog had descended upon the area, which is right on the ocean. The flags looked haunting as well as the man walking slowly, truly appearing to be reflecting upon the significance of the day. Photo taken by Caran Brosnan (United States) - Holidays/Events

I caught this leaf mid-color change in our yard in Oklahoma in October 2006. Photo taken by Abby Cantrell (United States) - Nature

I used a tri-pod with a one minute exposure to get this shot. I almost got hit by the train passing by. Photo taken by Dean Ramirez (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this photo of Daisy, the family pet, while doing what she does best... sleep :-) Photo taken by Robert Cocozza (United States) - Animals/Pets

Visiting a Masai village in the middle of nowhere in Kenya, we brought balloons and crayons as gifts for the children. This girl had never seen a balloon or crayons before. Photo taken by Stuart Levi (United States) - Travel/Vacation

After a long while and several shots later, I finally captured the Robin with a berry! Dedicated to my friend Rhonda Maurer who I admired all of her bird images whom I lost in touch with :( I hope she sees this! Photo taken by Lorraine T. Lynch (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a picture of my daughter with my husband just after he'd picked her up from her afternoon nap. She was snuggling on his shoulder and didn't like her "daddy time" being interrupted! Photo taken by Jane McDonagh (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Here's a picture of Bella, our malamute - wolf-like in appearance but soft in personality. What I like about this photo is that she is sitting in front of Mt. Shuksan in all of its grandness - secretly craving to run freely in this wide open space. Sometimes, don't you wish you too could run free? Taken at Mt. Baker Ski Resort, Washington - April 2006. Photo taken by Carrie Flexer (United States) - Nature

I was waiting for my friend at her soccer practice with my other friend - and I just started taking pictures. I had "this" idea, and it took me a while to get it just how I wanted it. Photo taken by Jackie Lynch (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Dreidl is a traditional child's game played during Hannukah. The dreidl is spun like a top and the letters on each side determine what happens. Now you know what those chocolate coins are for! Photo taken by Joel A. Rosen (United States) - Holidays/Events

Here comes Engine #734 moving through the snow. Photo taken by Bill Merlavage (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I took this last Christmas 2005. It was Just a picture of ornaments on my tree - but I really liked how I ended up having a mirror effect. Photo taken by Laurie Painter (United States) - Holidays/Events

I love the colors in this Poinsettia. It shows beauty that is often missed. It was taken in Woodinville, Washington, December 2006. Photo taken by Tamera Meeks (United States) - Holidays/Events

My granddaughter is counting the days.... Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - People/Family/Friends

I was pulling out all the Christmas decorations and this made me think of the song - Santa Claus is Coming to Town ! Photo taken by Agnes Fegan (United States) - Holidays/Events

An electric nativity from Lights-on-the-Lake, Ashtabula, OH...where we still say "Merry Christmas"! Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Holidays/Events

All of the colors of the Christmas are beautiful. Photo taken by Kathy Shogren (United States) - Holidays/Events

A little snowman having fun riding in an open sleigh! Happy Holidays! Photo taken by Laura Clay Ballard (United States) - Holidays/Events

This little girl belongs to a friend of mine. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (United States) - Animals/Pets

Frosty was my favorite children's movie. I love snowmen! Photo taken by Barbara Bergeron (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is my daughter Lizzie, singing into her hairbrush. Photo taken by Rebecca McCann (Australia) - People/Family/Friends

Rock Hill, South Carolina has a 9 day, annual festival called "Come See Me." The final day features a cookout, attended by thousands, culminating with a fireworks display. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Holidays/Events