I happen to have my Nikon with me when my cat Chowhound yawned. Lucky for me she cooperated! Photo taken by Millie Talarico (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is one of my best friends grinding a metal rod to use as part of his graphics project. I was facinated by the sparks the metal was creating and the way it was settling on the puddle of water below and inspired me to do a whole project based around different types of sparks. Photo taken by Alex Robinson (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

I took this on a trip with my family,also i was experimenting with animal photography,this was taken july 7th an the mood i was aiming for was the kind of mysterious,like what was the horse feeling Photo taken by Jesse Peterson (United States) - Animals/Pets

On Easter, after hunting for eggs, we went on the farm and rode some horses and cleaned up the area so this is the relaxing end to a hard, but fun and memorable, day :) Photo taken by Isabelle Perricone (United States) - People/Family/Friends

It was taken in Budapest in April. The photo is special for me as it shows that Budapest cannot only be symbolized by the Chainbridge and the Danube. There are also other values as well like ships and the lights at night. Photo taken by Richard Kalocsai (Hungary) - Travel/Vacation

I like the activity of the crew on the aircraft plus the late evening lighting of the sky and speedway. This was taken at Daytona Beach during the races in July Photo taken by Bill Norris (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is Nasir-Al Mulk Mosque , Located in Shiraz , Iran . its special as its was taken at a time to reach the maximum Symmetry of the lights on the Ground :) Photo taken by MohammadReza Domiri Ganji (Iran) - Travel/Vacation

Down in St. Austine Alligator farm Photo taken by frank Ingram (United States) - Nature

Macro photo of coral inspired clay lamp, this photo always seems to warm my bones and soul. Photo taken by TR Lustig (Canada) - Artistic/Creative

This is a precious moment of my kids at the park. My son was using his sister as his cuddly blanky Photo taken by Jessica Mapes (United States) - People/Family/Friends

My dog, a Weimaraner, is a sweet, smart and loving pet. Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (United States) - Animals/Pets

I love Ektar film and hope it never goes away. Photo taken by wendy laurel (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This picture of daisies was taken at Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio. I had to lay down in the dirt to get it, and it was worth it! Photo taken by Joe Jeffrey (United States) - Nature

My daughter trying to hold to balloons on a windy Oklahoma day. Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Gieny Westra (Netherlands) - Travel/Vacation

This picture is special to me because I love nature! I spend a lot of my time outside, and looking at the beauty of this earth. I took this May 18, 2012 and i took this by my house. We grow a lot of tulips by my house and i decided it would be a pretty picture. It relates to my theme because flowers are apart of nature. Photo taken by Ashlyn Johnson (United States) - Nature

I took pictures while my friend jumped in water puddles with her gumboots. I decided just to shoot knees down, but somehow you can feel her happiness in the photo despite the absence of facial expression, it shows how essential body language is in our day to day lives. Taken on a rainy day in Sydney. Photo taken by Andrea Nicole Lim (Australia) - Artistic/Creative

I took this picture when my family came to Colorado Springs to visit w/me. We went to the zoo and I wanted to make sure I got a great pic of the giraffe for my niece who LOVES them. Photo taken by Marcie Miller (United States) - Animals/Pets

Chameleon is very famous mostly in village. These mainly seen in the rural fair in each an evry occassion.They makeup like Hindu God and Godess and act like them and entertain people through their acting. I capture one of this moment when a boy took some final touch. Photo taken by Debajit Dutta (India) - People/Family/Friends

While staying at a hotel on St. Augustine Beach in April of 2012, I was attracted to the Tiki Bar at pool side because of its colors, colors, and angles of the siding. I cropped in closely to focus on the abstract elements of the scene. Photo taken by Richard B Fredericksen (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Brian, himself, as he sits and plays the piano. Photo taken by Patricia Isbell (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I love dragonflies not just for their beauty but because they eat mosquitoes. So I was delighted to get a decent photo of one at rest. The photo was taken on July 7,2012 in Tyler, Texas. [Editor's note: Enjoy this photo for Earth Day today] Photo taken by Thomas McCune (United States) - Nature

My best friend's 3 month old son. Photo taken by Laurel Riffey (United States) - People/Family/Friends

As a truck driver, my husband sees many abandoned and run-down places. Knowing how much I love to see these places he take photos for me to see them. This photo was taken in Perry Florida at what was once the Kingswood Motel. It has been closed now for years, yet the signs still stand proudly. Photo taken by Franklin Osteen (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Taken at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse,NY. The penguin wanted to show off it's belly on the way to the top. [Editor's note: Enjoys today's photo for World Penguin Day] Photo taken by Cee Cee Andrew (United States) - Animals/Pets

A White Ibis flies in for a landing displaying its small body frame held together with soft white feathers against the soft, pink evening glow of sunset. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is my beautiful daughter Mia playing with a traditional phone that belonged to her grandpops who passed away a year ago. She started playing with it and looked so truly vintage and gorgeous that I couldn't resist snapping away! Photo taken by Mistee McAngus (United Kingdom) - People/Family/Friends

While i was out with the girls, we decided to stop by that beautiful front yard and i told the older sister to kiss her younger sister and when i snaped the photo it looked amazing! Photo taken by Anzhella Kutsar (United States) - People/Family/Friends

In Pokhara at Fewa lake, Nepal 2012. Minutes before sunset Photo taken by Tony Reshef (Israel) - Nature

I love this photograph of a calf peeping at me while taking his photo. I love the way he is framed by the hedges. This was taken in small coastal village of St Dogmaels in West Wales in July 2012. International Cow day :) Photo taken by Debbie James (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets