The Mandrill monkey made incredible faces which allowed for some awesome "Kodak moments" Photo taken by Ann J. Przyojski (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is my favorite photo since purchasing my Z981. I took it in Duxbury Woods in Lancashire. I am definitely going to have it blown up and framed. Photo taken by Colin Baines (United Kingdom) - Nature

Cropped close into leopard's eyes. Photo taken by Janine Kain (United Kingdom) - Nature

This photo was taken on Laguna Beach, Thailand. Photo taken by Iain Russell (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

Young Great Egrets seen in the wild struggling to survive - they cry out to their parents for food. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Nature

Poised at the tip of the reflection, this seagull was just begging to have his picture taken. Taken at Morro Bay, CA. Photo taken by Dawn Sanders (United States) - Nature

While taking this picture I could see the butterfly's head tilting left and right as it observed me observing it. You really get a sense of personality in even the smallest creatures when you are shooting macro. Photo taken by Randy Brogen (United States) - Nature

Our baby Basilisk lizards hatched out yesterday. This is a photo of one of them peeking out on the world. He looks like a baby dinosaur. So amazing to watch them be born. Photo taken by Courtney Tomisek (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture is special for me because it makes me feel relaxed, and it makes a nice contrast between the water and the jungle. I took it in Palenque, Mexico last August.

The picture is related with the theme "nature" because when you see it, the first thing you think about is nature. Photo taken by Angel Niño de Rivera (Mexico) - Nature

This was taken in the wild on a cloudy afternoon near a waterfall in Kerala, India. The smallest one in the picture was being bullied by a group of mischief mongers - and immediately the mother, father and another elder monkey came to its rescue. The tiny tot then hugged it's mother and felt relieved. This picture show intense family bondage seen within monkey's, the closest beings to humans. Photo taken by Vikas Navaratna (India) - People/Family/Friends

It's wonderful what happens when different elements of nature combine to create beautiful images. I loved the way these early morning dew drops are captured by the spiders web and the soft morning rays of the sun. I captured this image while on an early morning walk near a dam in South Africa. Photo taken by Andrew Court (South Africa) - Nature

I took this photo in my backyard in May 2010 using a Canon 100mm macro lens. I used a flash to light the spider. Photo taken by Richard Cox (United States) - Nature

I liked taking this photo because the butterfly did not mind me crouching down to take his picture. I love the colors of the butterfly against the clear blue sky - it is nature at its finest! Taken in July 2010 in my back yard in Texas. Photo taken by Gaby Ethington (United States) - Nature

Near Kennett Square, PA there were two big field of sunflowers ... 22 acres and more than 460,000 plants! The best part of my day was the people that were smiling, talking to everyone and at peace in the sunflower field! Photo taken by Teri Moyer (United States) - Nature

This little Sulcata tortoise was quite determined in trying to get away from me. Photo taken by Sue Cullumber (United States) - Animals/Pets

The diet of the White Ibis is diverse as shown by this dragonfly which is about to be consumed. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Nature

This is a rare shot of what is called a "Veil of Eggs" that was laid by a Goosefish at the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA. The veil is 56 feet in length, weighs approximately 25 pounds and is estimated to contain more than 1 million eggs. Photo taken by Randy Brogen (United States) - Nature

This was taken while I was on a nature hike. I passed by a clearing dotted by bushes and grass — the wind moved them ever so slightly, and my eye picked up a flash of red. I looked closer, and snap! Photo taken by Aryeh Levine (United States) - Nature

Shot on the Shenandoah river on a warm summer day. This image takes me back to my boyhood when I spent many a happy hour with a fishing pole in my hand. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Martin Duque Angulo (Colombia) - Travel/Vacation

Nose-to-nose with one of our young rabbits. Taken March 2010 in Kingsville, OH. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Animals/Pets

I like the colors and texture of this photo. Also I like the face on the front egg. This photo was taken on Easter 2010 in Williston, Vermont. Photo taken by Braden Lalancette (United States) - Holidays/Events

I clicked this picture while on the way to my Delhi tour. Photo taken by Ranjan Gawde (India) - Nature

While visiting a raptor recovery preserve, I noticed this not-so-friendly guy peering at me through a cage. I quickly snapped this shot and left him alone. Photo taken by Susan Johnson (United States) - Animals/Pets

Taken while on a hike in Yellowstone National Park. Photo taken by Sanford Shapiro (United States) - Nature

I took this close shot of a sleeping baby rhino in September 2010. It has a hot and humid day and he was napping next to his mother in a shady spot on the sand. Photo taken by Diana Beyer (United States) - Animals/Pets

During the daytime this dead tree is nothing, yet as the night approaches, it becomes a home for migrating birds. What a lovely sight! Photo taken by Gary Fua (United States) - Nature

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Francisco Ramirez (Chile) - Nature