Love the blue and yellow iris flowers and how they looked like they were dancing in the garden. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Nature

Taken on our front porch. A flower is a treasure to a little girl. Photo taken by Grace Watts (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Ahhh...it's nice just to hang out in the backyard and relax. Photo taken by Erin Girling (United States) - Animals/Pets

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from Germany! Photo taken by Nicole Blajus (Germany) - People/Family/Friends

Taken at Lyn's Water Front, Denmark. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

I wanted to get creative with a pool shot and my lovely daughter was kind enough to model for me. Photo taken by Robyn Terrell (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Taken in Frederick, MD last August. I used a wide-angle close-up. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from the Netherlands! Photo taken by Johan Westra (Netherlands) - Artistic/Creative

Shot at the Arlington county fair at night. This was a time exposure on a tripod. August, 2010. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Holidays/Events

Helsinki's Samba Carnival is an event celebrated once every year on Helsinki Day, June 12th. Many colorful events are held on this special day and the Samba carnival is one of the most spectacular of those colorful events. Photo taken by Anupama Paliwal (Finland) - People/Family/Friends

This photo is very special because it has all the element that I like in a picture. Shot at Shakespeare Park in Montgomery, AL Photo taken by Bill Houghton (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a picture of my daughter taken at grandmas pool. It was a big year for her because she no longer required floaties! You can see the excitement on her face as she goes to do another cannonball! Photo taken by Dianna Frakes (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is of my 4 year old grandson, who just loves tractors. It was taken at the Virginia State Fair. When I saw the big tractor wheel, I asked him if he would get inside the rim so I could take a picture. He crawled in, posed himself, and gave the greatest smile! It was adorable! Photo taken by Susan M. Rosin (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Picture taken at an event last year, and the evening festivities included a fireworks show. I snapped this with a American flag that just happened to be in front of the fireworks. I love it! Photo taken by Staci Youngwirth (United States) - Holidays/Events

This shot was taken at the Heart of NC Criterium in Asheboro, North Carolina. I used a slow shutter speed on these racers, to try to capture a feeling of their speed. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Holidays/Events

Calm water in the Lyme Regis Harbour, England, is great for boat reflections. I captured this one of a visiting boat in late august :) Photo taken by Susie Peek-Swint (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

This was such a fun photo to take because of all the creative elements in play. Photo taken by Jennifer Alder (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This was taken one afternoon at Fletcher's Cove, on the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The reflections and colors caught my eye. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this in my back yard because it shows America's talent to create products that last. It relates to the theme because it's an everyday item that we always overlook. Photo taken by Tony Castillo (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Don't you remember days like this? Lying in the cool grass on a hot day, taking the time to look up at the clouds and shapes you see, searching for 4-leaf clovers... This is my son reenacting that same day I had when I was his age. Ahhh... summer. :) Photo taken by Teresa Lee (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Lighthouse on Cape Cod. Photo taken by Gina Cormier (United States) - Artistic/Creative

It was my first time to see the field of Cosmos. They are so beautiful. I took this picture at Jim Thompson Farm, Thailand. Pink Cosmos are a gift from Nature. Photo taken by Boonthong Klinsuwan (Thailand) - Nature

During a family visit at a historic park, my daughter turned, and looked up at me with a question. I really liked the look of wonderment and anticipation, as she waited on the answer to her question. Photo taken by Randy Brogen (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is one of many birds that are in my backyard. They actually have babies in the house. It was taken on May 4, 2011. Nature is one of God's greatest gifts. Photo taken by Wendy Willingham (United States) - Nature

I love this picture because it will always remind me of how small he was at his first trip to the beach. I took this on our family vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Photo taken by Felicia Morris (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Our dog, Jasmine, taking a swim at the local pool. On the Saturday after Labor Day, the pool is open that day to dogs only. A great idea and a great time for everyone. Photo taken by Laura Kalcheff (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a photo of my granddaughter taken in our backyard swimming pool during the summer of 2008. Photo taken by Lorraine Cashman (United States) - People/Family/Friends

While gardening in my backyard, I ran across this grasshopper. I ran back into the house to get my camera and hoped he would still be there when I returned. It was a lucky photo day. Photo taken by Alan Potter (United States) - Nature