Taken at Six Flags Over St. Louis, this was the culmination of a great day for all of us. Photo taken by Bob Neitz (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Father and Son walk right towards us while on an African Safari. It is amazing just how close you can get to these giants. Photo taken by Michael Farruggia (United States) - Animals/Pets

Photo of a man planting a wet padi at Kampung Skudup, Sarawak. Photo taken by Chua Wee Boo (Malaysia) - People/Family/Friends

A privilege to meet and photograph the most endangered Cat on the planet Photo taken by Bob Jones (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

This was taken in southern Utah. I looked out the window of my RV to see this cowboy leading his cattle to water. Needless to say, I grabbed the camera and shot off many images, the best of which was this one. Photo taken by Jan Forseth (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I took this photo from the visitor center, Navajo Tribal Park. The view of the desert is just mesmerizing. Photo taken by Nilotpal Roy (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I took this picture in Yangshuo, Guilin, China. Whenever I travel, I love getting up early to catch the sunrise. I never saw a sunrise quite like this one before! Photo taken by Tatum Wulff (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

This is my godson. He loves trains so I took him to a train track. You can see his parents in the background. I did a little selective coloring in Photoshop so that he was the main focus. Taken summer 09. Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I took this shot at the "Metro Center" metro station in Washington DC. This relates to the Travel/Places theme, as the metro stations are important among the attractions in the Washington DC area. Photo taken by Rajasekar Alamanda (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I just love old trains and graffiti seems to add to it. Photo taken by Sue Cullumber (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this photo with my camera phone while traveling the metro in Washington DC. Photo taken by Ryan C. Shanks (United States) - Travel/Vacation

The skyline of Philadelphia taken from the rear window of a train going over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge on a Sunday Morning. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Why is this picture Special to you?
A: This picture is special because I was in a Dirt bike track near me and the idea dawned to me as I saw the sunset. It was one of those spur of the moments shots.

Where and when did you take this?
A: I took this in Feb 2009 at the Texas Moto-Plex Rosenberg, TX

How does it relate to the theme selected?
A: This is related to the theme because its about people and the things they love doing. Photo taken by Jaime Vinas (United States) - People/Family/Friends

...a scene of deep peaceful stillness. Taken on a hot summer afternoon, in a little harbour on the south coast of England. Photo taken by Paul Handel (United Kingdom) - Travel/Vacation

Fun with some balloons, a lovely summer day, and my niece. We have such a fabulous time making memories with the camera. ;) Photo taken by Jennifer Alder (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Beautiful day on our first trip to Victoria, British Columbia. This is the gorgeous inner harbor with the historic Empress Hotel in the background. Photo taken by Ed Puskas (United States) - Travel/Vacation

It's special because I caught it frame before the water flowed down on my brothers head. I took it in August of this year. The water is still in the same shape of the balloon but the balloon is busted as you can see. My brother got all wet. Photo taken by Tyler Rhoads (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is the Castle Hill Light in Newport, Rhode Island. I love lighthouse shots, and this one is special because of it's proximity to the ocean and the beautiful untouched rocky seashore that surrounds it. Photo taken by Neil R. Shapiro (United States) - Travel/Vacation

A small local Rodeo was held at Tyalgum - but the riders all had big hearts and lots of courage. Photo taken by Kristine Kowitz (Australia) - Holidays/Events

Photographed August 2009. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

An old Woman separating green chillis from a Huge Red hot chillis in Mid summer. Near Guntur the place is famous for Red chilli powder. i took it in the month of June 09. i have choosen people category: this is their Daily duty in india, i hope it's colors of india. Photo taken by SRINIVAS VOLETY (India) - People/Family/Friends

There's nothing like a trip to beautiful St. Maarten to brighten up a cold dreary Winter! Photo taken by Donna Eaton (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Taken after a heavy rain created 'rivers' running down the sides of our street. The boys could not resist running through them as a much gentler rain fell down on them. Photo taken by Alison Bickel (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I captured this beautiful Butterfly in a railway garden at Dhanbad, India on 31.3.10. Photo taken by Mukesh Srivastava (India) - Nature

This is a favorite spot for us to visit. This picture is taken at Seabright State Park in Santa Cruz Ca., and taken in Aug 2009. It is a view of nature at it finest with the waves crashing against the breakers. Photo taken by Pablo Ramirez (United States) - Nature

tough day surfing the world class waves at Maverick's Photo taken by steven shpall (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I was driving on a mountain road in Yellowstone and came across this bear walking in a field. My first and only picture of a bear turned out great! Photo taken by Chuck Franek (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a chance catch. Untouched photo. It is artistic and creative because the water spray looks like a heart. I took this in my backyard on April 18,2010 Photo taken by Tammy Lee (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Our house is 70 years old. Some would think this corroded sink ugly. I find it quite beautiful. An old house or building can be treasure trove. Photo taken by Tonya Vitale - Hughes (United States) - Artistic/Creative