Children celebrate the beginning of summer vacation on Lake Ontario...it reminded me of the carefree days of summer as a youth. Photo taken by Gerri Jones (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Nature provides beauty in so many ways! Picture taken in Co.Kerry, Ireland, March 2007. Photo taken by Mark Westlake (Ireland) - Nature

This was taken on vacation in Ocean City, New Jersey. Photo taken by William E. Davis Jr. (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Historic Brattonsville, in South Carolina is a preserved 18th century farm, that was the site of a US Revolutionary War battle. Every year, there is a re-enactment of the Battle of Huck's Defeat. The re-enactors, such as this gentleman, fully emerse themselves in their roles. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - People/Family/Friends

A view of the Philadelphia Riverfront and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Taken from the base of the bridge in Camden, NJ. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Travel/Vacation

...it's a simple shot that shows a beautiful face... Photo taken by Ozon Wilson (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is one of the seals at the Pet Porpoise Pool at Coffs Harbour in NSW, Australia. He looked like he was enjoying the sun and attention. Photo taken by Kristine Kowitz (Australia) - Animals/Pets

This is a picture of my youngest daughter Maggie. I thought it was a great capture of her personality. I took this picture in April of 2007 at my home, just a few days before she broke out in Chickenpox!! Photo taken by Erin Kaiser (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is on ocean beach pier in California. Photo taken by Sandra Pla (United States) - Travel/Vacation

My kids love these things. They pick them every day on the walk to and from school, and scatter the seeds as they go ... our neighbors must love us LOL. This was taken in the school playground. 2-year-old JT had picked every one he could find in the area surrounding his favorite big climbing rock :) Photo taken by Jennifer Taranto (United States) - Nature

Picture of my son having fun in a plastic pool with a water hose in our back yard. Photo taken by Gloria Kasse Vega (Dominican Republic) - People/Family/Friends

A grouping of dahlias from the farmers market. Photo taken by Blake Heminger (United States) - Artistic/Creative

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A butterfly flew to a boy's hands at the Butterfly Garden in ARTIS Zoo in Amsterdam, Holland. I added texture and sepia tone in Adobe Photoshop. Photo taken by Abdul Kadir Audah (Germany) - Artistic/Creative

For her 75th Birthday, we took my Mother-in-Law to Italy. She wanted to visit the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on her Birthday. This photo was taken in March 2007, making her special Birthday wish come true! Photo taken by Howard Strienfeld (United States) - Travel/Vacation

While travelling inside Tibet this 11 year old girl invited me to enter her Yak hair tent. Her mother was cooking when I shot her portrait. Photo taken by Viveca Venegas (Puerto Rico) - Travel/Vacation

This was taken on a trip with my parents to Idaho. It was taken at Deep Creek by Malad, Idaho. This seagull flew in, swooped up some scraps from some fishermen, and flew off. Photo taken by Vicki Day (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture was taken during my first visit to Chicago during the summer of 2006. I thought it related to the theme because people spent their whole day running through this water fountain and I thought capturing an innocent moment would not only bring the happiness to a picture, but also remind me of the people in Chicago. Photo taken by Michelle Cerutti (United States) - People/Family/Friends

It was early am...just at sunrise when I took this picture. I was hiking along the C&O Canal (Chesapeake & Ohio--which runs from Cumberland, MD to just outside Washington, DC). I spotted this guy just off the path. My theory is that the best animal captures are at eyeball level, so I plopped down on my belly in the wet grass to get the shot. He was a bit nervous at first, but he eventually relaxed into the pose you see. Photo taken by Bill Merlavage (United States) - Animals/Pets

How much fun can twin brothers have when mom is not looking? Here is our answer. Big sister was the real artist of this scene as she painted the boys during an afternoon in the sprinkler. This is the kids version of Family Fun! Photo taken by Paula Freeman (United States) - People/Family/Friends

The Arenal Volcano is an elusive subject, because most of the time it's covered with clouds making it very dificult to photograph. I took this picture in April 2006, while riding an aerial tram towards a viewpoint. Volcanoes are one of natures most powerful and beautiful manifestations. Photo taken by Roberto Garcia (Costa Rica) - Nature

My daughter caught during a dress-up time. Photo taken by Teresa Lee (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I shot this photo through my kitchen window as my Westies were playing outside in the snow. Photo taken by Terry Cervi (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture is made from three photos. The sunrise is taken in Frederikssund, DK - and the animals in Knuthenborg Safaripark, DK. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

Mary's Little Lamb wasn't sneaky enough! Taken August 2006, Kingsville, Ohio. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Animals/Pets

It's amazing how close you can actually get to some insects!Picture taken in Co. Kerry, Ireland. June 2007. Photo taken by Mark Westlake (Ireland) - Nature

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This is a 30 second exposure, taken on one of the main thoroughfares, in my home town of Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Taken at Wesselman's Woods Nature Preserve, in Evansville, IN. July 2007. Photo taken by Kara Brothers (United States) - Nature