Times Square is THE place to be on New Year's Eve. But wherever you find yourself as the calendar turns, here's wishing you love, happiness, and the best year yet! Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is my 2.5 year old daughter outside our front window right after our recent blizzard. Photo taken by Olivia E. Navarro (United States) - Humor

These are my fur-kids, who brighten each and every day. The front pug does not have eyes - she was rescued from a puppymill and due to horrid conditions, she lost her eyes. Photo taken by Linda Bailey (United States) - Animals/Pets

It is dawn at the Golden Temple, at Armistar, India. A delicate "blue flower" is immersed in a prayer. I like her stance, her concentration and the way the early morning light provides a subtle contrast to the light blue cloth. Photo taken by Michal Yehezkel (Israel) - Travel/Vacation

A photo of a bench on a cold January night in one of the urban parks not too far from where I live. The park is quite busy in the spring, summer and fall, but is quite desolate during our cold winters up here in Nova Scotia. The lighting from the tree really created slight but interesting patterns in the wind-blown snow. Photo taken by Denis R. Doucette (Canada) - Nature

This is a self-portrait of my inner child. We all have one and need to let him out to play every now and then. I may never get the clown make-up off my face though... HA! It was a lot of fun and the kids enjoyed it. Photo taken by S J Carter (United States) - People/Family/Friends

My husband and I took our first cruise to Alaska and were lucky enough to travel the inside passage and view the awesome scenery. This picture shows the reflecion of Sawyer Glacier in the Tracy Arm Fijord. Photo taken by Leslie Yankee (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

A picture of my best friends daughter. I was so priviledged to be able to capture the beauty and innocence of her child. Photo taken by Jody Dingle (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This photogenic frog lives in big flower pot in a small village (Liman) in the Galilee. The frog posed very patiently for several minutes and then jumped back and vanished in the deep of the pot. Photo taken by Gil Gazit (Israel) - Animals/Pets

It made me laugh when my friends posed like this on there own. It brings a smile to my face everytime I see it. Reminds me of a melodrama! Photo taken by She-She Killough (United States) - Humor

My favorite fruit! I sure wish I could grow them where I live. Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (United States) - Nature

My boy got the giggles while I was snapping a few pics of his sister!:) Photo taken by Jessica McCollam (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This shows a lot about school life. Photo taken by Susannah Benjamin (United States) - People/Family/Friends

With the blood rushing to "their" heads. :) Photo taken by Jessica Hughes (United States) - Humor

My cousin and her best friend. A very special photo for me. Photo taken by Susannah Benjamin (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This sweet cat lives at a garden center that I visit often. He is always happy to take a picture. Taken in Saratoga Springs, NY in October. Photo taken by Virginia Leone (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture of a beautiful Lorikeet parrot at a local zoo. They are found in northeast Australia. Photo taken by Floyd Smith (United States) - Animals/Pets

The man looks like somebody that's ready to give up -- tired of the hard work and life problems. Location: Istanbul/Turkey Photo taken by Ahmed Hadrovic (Türkiye) - People/Family/Friends

Just a bit of fun with fruit. Photo taken by Cathy Barrows (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Infant Drew held by his very supportive father. Photo taken by Christopher Davis (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I took three standing pictures and manually assembled in Photoshop to create this Panorama. Photo taken by Tony Andersson (Sweden) - Travel/Vacation

January 2007 - Thousands of Jerusalem residents came to pay last respects to mythological former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kolek at the Safra Municipal Square in Jerusalem. This woman found it difficult to express her grief. Photo taken by Nir Alon (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

Taken January 06 at Winterdance Dog Sled Derby, Haliburton, ON, Canada. These creatures love to run ! Photo taken by Lyn Winans (Canada) - Animals/Pets

On a usual cold Canada day in March, my girl friend Jenny and I went for a walk on a lakeside in Pickering. God shredded me a light for this picture, and I quickly took the shot and could not wait for the kisses. Believe it or not, that was our first kiss which I'll remember forever. Photo taken by Jackie Chong (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

A local seagull that I was feeding last winter. Photo taken by Pat Abbott (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a portrait of my Great Dane Dozer and my Basset hound Flash. They are inseparable friends and rarely sit still long enough to let me take their pictures. This was taken at a local school, natural light. I removed the background and color to highlight their expressions. Photo taken by D. Byron Williams II (United States) - Animals/Pets

My 8 year old daughter Jacelynn sitting there bored. I desaturated the colors and brought back just a touch of color. "Oh to be a kid again and BORED!" Taken in Moscow, PA, 2006. Photo taken by Michelle Lee jenkins (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This was taken on the soccer field at the old YMCA near my home. There are two feet of snow on the ground, the day after the second blizzard rolled through the Denver area just after Christmas. Photo taken by Rebecca Lehmann (United States) - Nature

A picture of one of my Grandson's. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This was the first time our pup had played on ice. What a delight to watch her! Taken in December 2006 on our pond, Kingsville, OH. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Animals/Pets