I enjoy traveling to places with my camera. This was my first trip to the Canadian Rockies. Moraine Lake, near Banff, is not as well known as some of the other places in this area. But, it has a spectacular beauty. This picture was taken in late June, 2014. This was the highlight of the entire trip! Photo taken by J Lynn Rhodes (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is a picture of my dog enjoying the snow in winter time. He loves playing out in it. Living away from home because of university is hard and I miss it so seeing photographs like this makes me happy and he looks so happy. This photograph was taken in winter 2014 in my garden. It relates to the theme because it is an animal that is my pet. Photo taken by Francesca Ormerwood (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

At times we can all feel alone and blue. Sometimes we try to see the big picture and end up feeling overwhelmed. Often it's just a case of trying to focus on the small stuff. Small steps. Photo taken by Janine Kain (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

My 78 yr. old widowed mother is quite spry for her age and loves her Jacuzzi tub. When a entire bottle of bath soap fell in the tub, the suds got a little out of control before she could shut the jets off. I caught this quick snap in between gales of laughter! Photo taken by Sam Tallman (United States) - People/Family/Friends

The Border Roads Organization is incharge of maintaining roads in this mountainous terrain. Known for their trademark humour depicted on road signs, I expected to see some in Changla, the 2nd highest motorable road somewhere in Ladakh. What I did not expect is perhaps a board saying "Thanks" and nothing else& It seemed to be telling passersby, "Thanks" for visiting us as well as "Thanks" for going away. I have taken this shot in May 2013 at Ladakh in India. Photo taken by Udayan Sankar Pal (India) - Travel/Vacation

A seal pup at the Bronx Zoo in New York woke up and had a yawn, then it cried out for its mother who was right behind him. Photo taken by Benjamin Weissman (United States) - Animals/Pets

The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is something really special. I don't want to get all zen on you, but to be around and to touch trees where some are over 5,000 years old. Pretty damn amazing. The oldest tree in the world "Methuselah" is there. In fact these are the oldest trees in the world. They don't have a cloning root system like some plants, they have one root that grows. The roots are shallow, and without going to deep into explanation, the conditions are harsh up here, dry, its all alkaline, and rock. It's pretty amazing how these trees have adapted to basically grow from rock at 8,000 to 11,000'. Yes, right out of the Rock. The trees grow in soils that are shallow lithosols, usually derived from dolomite, sometimes limestone, sandstone or quartzite soils. Dolomite soils are alkaline, high in calcium and magnesium, low in phosphorus. These conditions tend to exclude other plant species, allowing bristlecones to thrive. Photo taken by Michael Keel (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Meet my 48 day old son, Ujan Atig Pal (UjanAtigPal.com) who doesn't know what to do with his two hands. So he plays with them by himself & makes new poses always. He had to stay in an ICU at a hospital as he was a premature baby born at 29 weeks. Doctors said that usually night shifts were boring as they didn't have much work to do. However during the 37 nights that Atig stayed there, each night was memorable & not boring as they used to spend their time with him and see his new poses with his hands always. This time too he was posing in a new manner with two hands on his face and a naughty smile. I couldn't resist myself from taking this candid shot! By the way, he is a really tiny baby. You cant probably guess how tiny he really is from this pic as I have digitally zoomed in to show his mischievous smile. Photo taken by Udayan Sankar Pal (India) - People/Family/Friends

I love my rescue cat Walter. I've had him for over 3 years and even though he's a bit odd, even for a cat, he is a handsome boy. He loves to go outside but hates the cold. Looking out the picture window in the early winter, Walter longs for warmer days to chase chipmunks! Photo taken by Diana McGill Beck (United States) - Animals/Pets

The photo was taken in Banff Alberta 2013 I go to the mountains as often as I can its relaxing and peaceful and it always looks different depending on the light Photo taken by Sean Rooney (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

Love the color on this beautiful holiday plant, normally seen in red~ Photo taken by millie talarico (United States) - Holidays/Events

Wonderful decorations in Maryland Photo taken by Steve Webb (United States) - Holidays/Events

Every year at Christmas time I enjoy driving around my home town and photographing the beautifully decorated houses with their colorful and twinkling lights. Photo taken by Eva Gryk (United States) - Holidays/Events

Eloquent ornaments wait for their positioning on a Christmas tree. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Holidays/Events

I have an infatuation with cats:) I took this sitting on the couch with my cat, Miss Salt, enjoying the Christmas tree. Photo taken by Rebecca O'Connell (United States) - Animals/Pets

I enjoy the festive "spirit" that Christmas brings to my home. I try every year to add something special to my design. Photo taken by Renee Harrell (United States) - Holidays/Events

I Love Christmas...! My home reflects the traditional reds and greens of Christmas. To me, this signifies the season of "extra" sharing and being with family. Photo taken by Renee Harrell (United States) - Holidays/Events

sunrise on the Chesapeake Bay in Md...that sunrise never gets old..so peaceful Photo taken by Elaine Harrelson (United States) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken at night with just the tree lights on. It's just so soft and inviting. Photo taken by Doris Wright (United States) - Holidays/Events

SEASON'S GREETINGS !~ Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture was taken during Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at Sacred Heart Church in New Britain, CT. The church is beautifully decorated for Christmas every year, and the Mass is celebrated in the Polish language for the large community of Polish people living in New Britain. Photo taken by Eva Gryk (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is an aerial type view of the ceramic tree my husband's grandmother made years ago. After she passed it was handed down to us. We put it out every year to remember her. This was taken just this year. Photo taken by Carrie Eigbrett (United States) - Holidays/Events

I just like to capture moments in time. My pass time hobby when not working is walking in the park, trip to the zoo and/or capturing pictures wherever I can. This picture was actually taken in my parents front yard. I zoom in and focused in on the berries and leaf with the sunlight bouncing off slightly. Nature pictures are the best. It's the simple things that are around us all the time that you can find the beauty in! Photo taken by Phenoris Davis (United States) - Nature

Found this pond after a beautiful snow, along a country lane. Very peaceful. Photo taken by Wini Minerd (United States) - Nature

I like the peaceful baby and the security of being held by Grandma. June 2014 USA Photo taken by Bill vickers (United States) - People/Family/Friends

My son said he never thought his first kiss would come from a giraffe.. he said " lucky giraffe".. a Kodak Moment for sure! Photo taken by Anna M. Asselta (United States) - Animals/Pets

The upward flow of the lilies seems like its only light floating like smoke Photo taken by David Caswell (United States) - Nature

What I like most about this pictures is the contrast between dark and light. Taken in the Pacific Ocean. Photo taken by Maria Coulson (United States) - Nature