I took my granddaughters to the zoo and they liked the owl, so I snapped this photo. It was taken at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville Texas. Photo taken by Sherry Daniel (United States) - Animals/Pets

Taken on the last ray of light above the roof of the Maronite monestry in the Armenian quarter. Photo taken by Yossi Rubanenko (Israel) - Artistic/Creative

The cello, where you can find the real sound of pain, pleasure, heat and love... The picture is special to me because I love this instrument. I took it while I was remixing an old Russian soundtrack called: "It?'s all about him," for some one who is also special to me. Photo taken by Mohammad Malak (Qatar) - Artistic/Creative

I was taking several pictures of my daughter when my husband pulled into the driveway. I captured this as her face lit up and she waved to her dad. Photo taken by Darcey Salwak (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This Great Blue Heron seemed to be admiring the sunset at a local reservoir as much as I was. Photo taken by Wally Orlowsky (United States) - Nature

This is a composite of over 30 photos, all taken in succession on September 20, 2006, in the Buchanan Theatre, Buchanan, VA. This is a self-portrait (yes, all of those people are me) that was inspired by a Self-Portrait challenge on DPChallenge.com. By far this is the most complicated photograph I've setup, taken, and edited. I'm so pleased with the outcome too. The Buchanan Theatre was so impressed that they are using it in their "Buy a Seat" campaign. Photo taken by S J Carter (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was taken at Kom-Ombu Temple, Egypt. When we reached the temple, the sun was already set but not totally dark. I was disappointed because there was not enough light for a decent picture. Before we left the lights were suddenly turned on and I got this picture. The photographer at the lower right hand corner made the pillars look even more magnificent. Photo taken by Andy Szeto (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Leo is our blind pug who failed to see the snowbank when he went outside... OOPS! Photo taken by Kim Dunn (United States) - Animals/Pets

This watch once belonged to my late father. It stopped running when over 60 years ago, as a curious child, I took the watch apart and broke the main spring. It hasn't run since. Photo taken by Joe Saladino (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Here is a picture of my daughter on her 14th birthday. A beautiful photo of her is the best thing I could think of to give her for her special day. Now she can see how truly beautiful she is. Photo taken by John Boyd (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Comet NcNaught: 22 Jan 07. It will be 300,000 years before it returns, so I was keen to record its visit. Photo taken by John White (Australia) - Nature

Peter & Dima, in black and white. My golden memories. Photo taken by Vladimir Radivojevic (Serbia) - People/Family/Friends

A frosty day in the frozen north. Lots of seats available. Ottawa, Canada. Nov 2006. Photo taken by Tony R. Wagstaff (Canada) - Nature

I never fail to marvel at the sight of a rainbow, one of nature's most beautiful images. A great compensation for all the rain we get in Co.Kerry, Ireland! Picture was taken in December 2006. Photo taken by Mark Westlake (Ireland) - Nature

I think this captures the beauty of the Zebra. I took the picture at a safari park. Photo taken by Kim Noe (United States) - Animals/Pets

It was a busy Friday Night in Sufers Paradise, the popular tourist destination on Australia's Gold Coast. I was lucky enough to capture this image of the Q1 building (The Southern Hemispheres tallest residential building) on a night with low cloud which refelcted the city lights. Because the building is so tall, I had to set the tripod as close to the ground as I could, which meant lying on the ground and climbing under the camera. To me the building is an iconic landmark and a true travel image. Photo taken by Adam Bolt (Australia) - Travel/Vacation

This nest was hidden in my bushes. The picture was taken in the summer of 2006. Photo taken by Teresa Bryant (United States) - Nature

The eyes of a child are amazing to me because you can see the innocence and the curiosity in them. Photo taken by Teresa Lee (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I love the hues of green and the spiral twist on this photo. Photo taken by Linda Walker (United States) - Nature

Sweet Noah, was waiting for his owner. Photo taken by Hazel Billingsley (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a special bridge for me because it takes me home at the end of every day. Taken in Lisbon, November 2006. Photo taken by Andre Viegas (Portugal) - Travel/Vacation

I took this picture during the first Canon "shoot and run" event here in the Philippines. Kids are really fun to take pictures of - they are simply natural! After several shoots, I treated them to a snack. Hope you like it! Photo taken by Francis Micua (Philippines) - People/Family/Friends

This is a photo of Kasih - she is the newest member to the Phoenix Zoo, and turned one on 1/26/07. In the original photo she was coming out from behind a tree, but it appeared like she was coming onto a stage, so I added a red curtain. I like this photo because it is really fun and looks like she is introducing herself to the world. Photo taken by Sue Cullumber (United States) - Humor

This is a picture of Hannah, my youngest. I love the way the sunlight catches what we call her "alfalfa" hair. Taken in our bedroom with late morning natural light coming through a window above and behind her. Photo taken by Laura Stetser (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is a picture of a mother Alpaca kissing her cria (baby alpaca). They are enjoying the great state of Maine at Katahdin Ridge Alpacas. Photo taken by Glady Gordon (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a picture taken at the Genesee Country Museum, in Mumford NY. It was just a quick shot of some of the boys from my sons 4th grade class, who were there on a field trip. I think it has a great vintage feel. Photo taken by Elizabeth Pellette (United States) - People/Family/Friends