double arch; arches national park, utah. Photo taken by Anton Falcon (United States) - Travel/Vacation

These friendly cows positioned themselves perfectly for their portrait in the morning mist. Taken 11-1-11 in Pierpont, OH. Shot in B&W. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Animals/Pets

Visited SF last weekend, and it was rainy. Didn't let the weather discourage me from shooting the Golden Gate. The foggy landscape seemed perfect for the vintage treatment! Photo taken by Markus Goerg (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Early morning shoot with some photographer friends from Atlanta brought us over to the famous Bean! Photo taken by Ellen Hodges (United States) - Travel/Vacation

A Gangasagar bound elderly lady waits in a queue in front of a free food distribution camp at the Babughat transit camp ground in Kolkata. Photo taken by Rajib Singha (India) - People/Family/Friends

This photo of my 2 daughters (Abbey, 11 and Justina, 15)and their cousin from Florida (Kody, 9) was taken after a hike we planned was cut very short due to a terrible thunderstorm that actually took down some trees in the park we were visiting together.(Bear Mountain State Park in New York) We had underestimated(ignored?)some of the weather warnings in our zeal to experience this hiking adventure together during our brief time to visit with each other this past July. This photo, taken as we emerged from the trail, shaken but in one piece, seemed to represent the feeling of togetherness and a peacefulness through nature that we had been seeking, transforming the doomed hike into a success! Photo taken by Margaret Bombard (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Sunset in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Yosemite National Park Photo taken by CM Phillips (United States) - People/Family/Friends

three little friends in a small village. april 2011 Photo taken by Hadi Asgari (Iran) - People/Family/Friends

We were greeted by this fellow today at Wild Horse Hot Springs in Montana Photo taken by Glenn Barclay (United States) - Animals/Pets

First stop during a raft trip on the San Juan River in Utah - very beautiful surroundings. Photo taken by sue cullumber (United States) - Nature

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Constantin Gerlach (Germany) - Artistic/Creative

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Nino Bellantoni (Italy) - People/Family/Friends

Vietnam - Hanoi, February 2011. The streets of Hanoi are fast paced. With a blink of an eye many people will pass you by on one of the hundred motor cycles, but on one miserable night I spotted a man, 'The Balloon Man', who was standing on the road holding a hand full of balloons. One balloon may not be much to one person, but to a man who is struggling day by day selling one balloon is another day to support his family. The still floating balloons captured a sense of purity & hope within the chaotic life of man. Photo taken by Bronte Gobbo (Australia) - Travel/Vacation

God allows His tears to fall from the heavens, and they quench the thirst of those willing to catch them. Photo taken by Rachelle Crockett (United States) - Nature

This is my friend Fred (a beautiful young woman)...when I was a kid (around the dawn of time, I had an Italian barber,named Dom, who use to cut my hair...I don't think Dom (if he were alive today) could have ever imagined how sexy a crew cut could look. Photo taken by John Molligo (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Marius Visser (Netherlands) - Nature

This picture is special to me because i love the spring time and this captures that perfectly. I took this in May. This picture relates to the theme i selected because it is a nature environment and there flowers in the open Photo taken by Kailey Amburgey (United States) - Nature

Took it during my visit to USA in August. Photo taken by Jithin P Roshan (India) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken when i was visiting my hometown in Kerala.Saw 2 guys sittin at the enterance and enjoying nature to the fullest.. Photo taken by Jinu Joseph (India) - Nature

The day before her wedding day, after talking about her love for her partner, she looked at me with her eyes, hair undone, as she put down her Starbucks. In her eyes I could see how strong she felt, for herself and for the woman she was about to marry in 24 hours. Photo taken by Tom Kirwan (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Under the watchful eyes of their teacher tiny tots of Fakirchak village attends an Anganwadi center. Photo taken by Rajib Singha (India) - People/Family/Friends

This is Kelsey who is going to turn 17 later this month. I've known her since she was 16 months old and used to babysit her for about 8 years. She and her older sister are like part of our family. Photo taken by Laura Kalcheff (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I captured this image while snorkeling @ Kapalua Bay on the island of Maui.It was taken February of 2012. I love to snorkle & it can be a challenge to photograph underwater respecting the sealife & the coral. I was elated to see this image showing the beautiful detail of this wonderful creature. Photo taken by Laurie Rabatich (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

This is one of my most beautiful places to be. It is Portland Headlight in Cape Elizabeth Maine. I grew up in Maine but now live in Manitoba Canada,far away from any ocean. My husband & one of my boys were there for a visit in Nov.2010 My son captured this picture. This picture is special to me because it represents home and brings back so many memories. Photo taken by Nick Dietrich (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is a beautiful place in San Francisco which comes alive in the evening. Photo taken by Maria Coulson (United States) - Travel/Vacation

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

It took me 15 years to finally gain access to the Main Cables. (My favorite Bridge) I was on the inner Main Cable, NY side. It was April 17th 2008 This is one of thousands of images for an eventual B&W coffee table book on New York's great bridges. Photo taken by Dave Frieder (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is a picture of my cousin on a hike, Friendship Gardens, in Kaneohe Bay, HI. Photo taken by Mele Johnson (United States) - Nature