This is my little buddy Waldo on the beach in Traverse City, MI. He brings joy to my life daily. Photo taken by Linda Bailey (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is one of my favorite photos because I love silhouettes against beautiful sunset skies, but also because of the fun time I had with my photography friends and our cameras that evening. It was very chilly out there on the wet sand, but that didn't dampen our enthusiasm one bit! This was taken November 26, 2010 in Huntington Beach, California, a favored destination for Southern California surfers. I feel the unknown surfer added so much to the creative and artistic element to this image, so chose that category for this entry. Photo taken by Diane Trimble (United States) - Artistic/Creative

taken after my wedding.. sunset @the beach, Catanduanes,Philippines. "SHell City" Shells collected from the beach and created a small city using the shells. Photo taken by Miguel I Garcia (Canada) - Artistic/Creative

This picture was taken at Dal Lake, Srinagar (India) during morning hours. It is an attempt to capture the life of Kashmiri people. A mother is rowing her kids (GIRLS) to school to make them future ready. Photo taken by Ashish Sharma (India) - People/Family/Friends

I was so thrilled to see a Mute Swan preening at the side of a wharf with the Toronto Skyline at the background during the magical hour. What a dream shot I got...:-) Photo taken by Gary L Fua (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I love this photo as it re inspires me to be more creative. I took it Lincolnshire at some old abandoned radar dishes. The photo is a futurist in a way that may have been the theme back in the 60's when the dishes were still in use. Photo taken by James Green (United Kingdom) - People/Family/Friends

Cocca Beach FL taken this week. My daugher and it reminds me of someone concentrating on their future path. Photo taken by Amber (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I love sunflowers. Took picture July 29,2012 on our 2nd wedding renewal on our trip.... Photo taken by Rene' Everson (United States) - Nature

Months in advance, we had reserved tickets to visit the 9/11 Memorial during a trip to New York City in April 2012. Beautiful, tasteful, dignified, solemn--a moving tribute to those who lost their lives that day. Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (United States) - Travel/Vacation

The Bay bridge often overshadowed by the golden gate is crowned with lights The pilings from an old pier soon to be removed in preparation for the Americas cup race Photo taken by steven shpall (United States) - Travel/Vacation

While visiting the Richmond Zoo located in Virginia this peacock put on a grand display of its rich feather design...a natural pattern created by nature. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this photo when I visited London a couple of weeks ago. I went there on my own. I took it from the bus back to the airport. I like the two people who greet eachother with a kiss, maybe after not seeing each other for a while. The London cabs in the background and people looking at the couple. I find the photo captures a special moment. I visited London to meet fellow Film Photography Podcast listeners. I had a great time shooting London on Kodak Tri-x and expired Ektar 25 film. Photo taken by Gidn Hendriksen (Netherlands) - Travel/Vacation

My son Aiden wearing daddy's glasses and hat! Photo taken by Kristy Keene (United States) - Humor

Walking into this Cathedral is an amazing experience.This image was shot last week is the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark New Jersey.I stitched 5 images in photoshop after turning them into HDR images in Photomatix. Photo taken by chip renner (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Meet "Blackie" - well, that is what I call him. He was given to a Rescue in Cave Creek, AZ where I volunteer. I call him Blackie... we dont even know his name. He 7yrs old & a Thoroughbred. They say he never raced, but his upper lip has a Tattoo on it, so they meant to race him. They say he was "good to go!" and that he has nothing to keep him from being a good riding horse. Well, I put a saddle on Blackie and tried to ride him. He began to grit his front teeth and I could feel his tension under me as I walked him around. I took him into a trot and he grit his teeth harder and louder. I knew then.... "this horse is in pain!" I got off and took my saddle off only to find that his back was in so much pain, he would move away if I even went to pet his back!! What had people done to him??? Nobody will ever know. It's been 2 weeks and Blackie is coming along. He will be fine with some time. But.... this horse was headed for the KILL SALE!! So, I BOUGHT HIM!!! Photo taken by Kelly Hickman (United States) - Animals/Pets

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

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

The local touring and fishing fleet in Las Terrenas, simple and effective. Photo taken by Jodi Esplin (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Taken at a wildlife park in Cork, Ireland. Photo taken by Keith Walsh (Ireland) - Nature

The barn was taken at 6 am when the warm sun was just rising.I loved the way the early morning warmed up the barn wood and yet the mountain snow - the Grand Teton Mountains - was still almost white. Photo was taken in Jackson, Wyoming. I picked the theme because this is a beautiful and historic area that should be visited when on vacation in the Grand Teton National Park area. Photo taken by Gloria Matyszyk (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken from a sea beach,where a girl running with her brother and they both r enjoy the moment somuch.I capture this flawless enjoyment through my camera. Photo taken by Debajit Dutta (India) - People/Family/Friends

zebra kodak moments Photo taken by hazelyn simonsen (United States) - Animals/Pets

This Picture was taken at Mandermoni sea beach.Its mainly describe the daily life of the fisherman. End of the day they came back from their job.Its is one of the beautiful moment of the I ever saw. Photo taken by Debajit Dutta (India) - Travel/Vacation

a shot of yosemite valley, taken very early in the morning! Photo taken by Anton Falcon (United States) - Nature

This picture was taken in Stockholm during a visit to Skansen, open-air museum. Photo taken by Mustafa Kizilcay (Germany) - People/Family/Friends

I crossed my fingers in hope that the man standing on the rock would stay still long enough for the 6 second exposure. This photo stood out to me because it conveys a mood of peace and desolation. Photo taken by Nathaniel Weir (United States) - Nature

Geese marching in a line towards me. Shot captured at popcorn park zoo NJ. Photo taken by Nduche Onyeaso (United States) - Animals/Pets

This image was shot on the beach at Ocean City, MD. I was taking a late walk on the beach when I saw this scene and couldn't pass it by. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Travel/Vacation