The early summer is always my favorite because we get to go out and pick all the strawberries that have ripened in our garden. My younger brother and I were out picking and I saw a photo opportunity and seized it - he was kind enough to be my hand model for this photo. Taken June 14, 2010. Photo taken by Josh Peterson (United States) - Holidays/Events

I captured this photo of a bald eagle in mid May 2009. I think the image of the American flag in the background completes this photo nicely. Photo taken by Josh Hed (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Macy Fireworks On The Hudson ~ July 4, 2009

You can't help but feel the emotions when one see's the fireworks and the reason behind the celebration of July 4th! Thank you to all the men and women in the armed forces to make this possible and allow us to be free!

Editor's Note: Happy Birthday America Day! Photo taken by Lorraine T. Lynch (United States) - Holidays/Events

This was the first time I went to the Del Mar Fair and also my first time on the Ferris wheel. It was incredibly tall - and I'm afraid of heights - so I just had to remember it! Photo taken by Karla Castillo (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Nature's depiction of mini-sun in the shape of a Gazania flower. The spring has Sprung here in Islamabad! Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Artistic/Creative

The colours and the detail of this picture bring back fond memories of a great Safari at the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya. The Masai tribes have been exposed to a tremendous amount of ?westernization? but have managed to retain many of their traditions. They provide a great example of the importance of maintaining your cultural and religious values in a world that is rapidly changing. Photo taken by Moe Charania (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Colorado has beautiful fences that photographers can use as leading lines. This one is in the San Juan Mountains, near Ridgway, Colorado. I like the zig-zag effect of the fence leading to Mount Sneffels. Photo taken by Michael Blanchette (United States) - Nature

My middle guy, JT, playing goalie at his 2nd soccer practice! Photo taken by Jennifer Taranto (United States) - People/Family/Friends

While on a tour of Jantar Mantar (sun observatory) in Delhi,India, I noticed these stairs beautifully framed through a window. The centuries old Rajput architecture did not allow me to move on till I clicked this picture. Photo taken by K.B.Jothady (India) - Travel/Vacation

Lighthouses have special appeal, blending nature with the hand of man. Bass Harbor Lighthouse is in Acadia National Park, Maine. I took this moody photo after the sun had set.

Editor's Choice: Comment on this picture in Kodak's "A Thousand Words" blog. Photo taken by Michael Blanchette (United States) - Nature

This was taken by my nephew at Angkor Wat in Cambodia in 2006, where he captured this monk entering the temple. His family (my sister) were living in Chengdu, China for a year. They went on vacation to southeast Asia, and he was always borrowing his Dad's camera. He was 11 at the time. Photo taken by Tommy Rhodes (Cambodia) - Travel/Vacation

Two of my children were picking tomatoes in their grandparents' garden in the most beautiful, golden light. Photo taken by Rachel Chaney (United States) - Nature

These elevators use to dot the landscape in western Canada and every small town had one. Now with the advent of super terminals, they are slowly being closed and torn down. This shot was taken in Sedley Saskatchewan Canada. Anyone who has driven through western Canada has seen these, and they have some meaning to people who live near them. They are certainly worth documenting through photography. Photo taken by Regan Shercliffe (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

This is my three year old son Nik. I took it when my boys were playing in the sprinkler on a hot summer day. He came up to me and I just happened to snap the picture. It is one of my favorites! Photo taken by Mikayla Spore (United States) - People/Family/Friends

The Erie Basin Marina and Erie Canal Harbor, which are located in Buffalo, NY are great places to spend a beautiful summer evening. Photo taken by Terry Cervi (United States) - Travel/Vacation

The picture was taken in front of a painted wall on Kadikoy, the Asian part of Istanbul. I was waiting for someone suitable to pass by to fit him/her in this picture. I was happy when this courier came out ... Photo taken by Ahmed Hadrovic (Türkiye) - People/Family/Friends

During breeding season, the American avocets were having territorial disagreements. They were on the Great Salt Lake, in Antelope Island State Park in Utah. I thought the reflections and beautiful water of the lake were such a work of art in nature. Photo taken by Jan Forseth (United States) - Animals/Pets

I was cleaning my dad's bike and decided it would be a great photo opportunity. Photo taken by Cassie Michelotti (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This photo shows childhood as it should be - with the wonder of new discoveries. The photo was taken in February, in the Sonoma Valley, California. I love Fevruary when the beauty of the mustard bursts into bloom during the month. Photo taken by Michelle J. Jones (United States) - Nature

This is Rocky, taken in our family's favorite national park, Yosemite. This picture at Yosemite Valley captures a special family memory. Photo taken by Jim Janc (United States) - Animals/Pets

This photo was taken in the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan at the Jidai Matsuri, one of Kyoto's large festivals. These ladies take part in the ceremonial parade and dress in period costume, together with their traditional white make-up. It was an incredible sight to witness the parade! Photo taken by Jonathan Boyle (United Kingdom) - Travel/Vacation

I was looking around my kitchen for food to take pictures of, when I spotted my vine tomatoes in the fridge.
The bright red colour really attracted me. So, I splashed one with some water, grabbed my point and shoot and placed the tomato by a window.

Just goes to prove you don't have to use special equipment to take amazing photographs.
I hope you are all having a great summer! Photo taken by Alison Greenwood (United Kingdom) - Nature

I saw a photographer standing exactly in the centre and trying to capture the reflections of this White Beauty. I liked the symmetry of the frame. I captured this in 2009 during my trip to Taj Mahal, Agra, India. Photo taken by Mukesh Srivastva (India) - Travel/Vacation

This is the beautiful Cinneraria plant, which I found at a local greenhouse. I couldn't remember the name and wanted to use it as the Title, so had to call the greenhouse back. I love it! Photo taken by Ellen Hodges (United States) - Nature

My daughter running along the sand dunes at sunset. Photo taken by Alison Greenwood (United Kingdom) - People/Family/Friends