The sands in Namibia were this incredible burnt orange color, but the trees in the Death Vlei gave the area a surreal quality.

Editor's Choice: Comment on today's picture in Kodak's "A Thousand Words" blog. Photo taken by Steven Shpall (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I love the contrasting colors in this scene. The photo was taken during my very first visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, in November of 2010. It was a place I always wanted to visit, and hope to return to someday soon! Photo taken by Jeana Clark (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken in India, in Jaipur, during August 2010. The picture is special because it reminds me of the great people of India, and how warm and welcoming they are. Photo taken by Gianluca Acunzo (Italy) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was taken in Centerville, Indiana. It's special to me because of the atmosphere and mood it evokes. Kind of mystical.

Depending on the time of day, season, etc., nature displays all sorts of moods. At noon on a sunny day the this picture would just be a nice snapshot. Photo taken by Allen Conrad (United States) - Nature

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from Turkey! Photo taken by Oytun Göral (Türkiye) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture in a small village called Ring in Co. Cork, Ireland.
Cows are so curious and I was lucky to catch this one as she looked around at me.
To me it's funny - because of the connection between a pint of milk and a pint of Guinness. Photo taken by Patricia Ronan (Ireland) - Humor

This was taken in Washington, DC in July of 2010.
As an American, it meant a lot to me to take this photo, and to remember the fallen heroes of the U.S. Marines. Photo taken by Austin Bachman (United States) - Artistic/Creative

It captures a quiet, sad moment as these men remember fallen brothers. Taken at the Veteran's Day ceremonies at Arlington cemetery on November 11, 2010. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Holidays/Events

I saw this leaf while on a walk in my woods. Photo taken by Austin Ward (United States) - Nature

This is one of a series I took while traveling on the subway in Queens, NY. Photo taken by Jeffrey A Griffin (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I was sitting on the beach about 15 feet away from 200 black skimmers when they blasted off on a cloudy morning. I pointed my camera into the flock and saw lots of flapping wings composing images that looked interesting. This was my favorite. Photo taken by Morris Bennett Altman (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This pic damn close to my heart bcoz im a guitarist and love my guitar, took my camera an d clicked it. It shows my love for my guitar !! Photo taken by Shlokarth Trivedi (India) - Artistic/Creative

These caught my eye at the Ojai Farmer's Market and I knew they would photograph as well as they would taste. The Ojai Farmer's Market is located in Ojai, CA. Photo taken by Steven Shpall (United States) - Artistic/Creative

My son wanted to shave whenever my husband shaved. So we made him a special razor (without blades) so that he could shave every time Daddy shaved.
This was taken about 13 years ago with a film camera, and while remodeling the bathroom I made a digital print to hang on the bathroom wall. Photo taken by Sylvia Quiroz (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I saw this pretty goat at an Amish farm in Lancaster, PA. Photo taken by Pat Abbott (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Captured these three at the local zoo. Love the reflection against the dark background. Photo taken by sue cullumber (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this a couple weeks ago... I have seen this field before and never really took the time to stop and finally did. Im quite pleased how it turned out. 25'' Exposure 1/16 f/ 100 ISO Photo taken by Karen Maull (United States) - Nature

As labor intensive as a garden may be...the 'fruits' of that labor are always enjoyed! I don't think there's anything more beautiful than a bowl of homegrown tomatoes - especially when they've just been picked that morning! Photo taken by Linda Casey (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Sunset over the tipi's at the Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts, June 2010. Photo taken by Jo Hardy (United Kingdom) - Holidays/Events

Tiny Attila loves to steal food from our pet tortoise. Before I could retrieve the corn he ate every last kernel. Photo taken by Helen Hartel (United States) - Animals/Pets

When our grandson was born, it was the first grandbaby on both sides of the family. All the family members were "on scene" moments after he was born, documenting his arrival. When I saw them lining up to take their shot, I couldn't help myself, and took this image of the rest of them! Of course, I haven't stopped snapping shots of my precious new grandson since. Photo taken by Carol Serur (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Festive Holiday decorations at Rockerfeller Center, NYC. Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is a picture of my little cousin taken at a family Christmas party. He would run up to me, stick his face towards my camera and say, "Take another one, take another one!" Then he would strike a silly pose. Photo taken by Chelsey Roy (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Above the fog a beautiful view of the mountains in a late fall sunset. Photo taken by Christine Czernin (Austria) - Nature

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

This is a close-up of the seed pod of a dandelion. I used a lens in reverse technique to get this macro shot. Things seems so different at macro level! Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Artistic/Creative