Sitting the bench...never looked so pretty! :) This is my daughter, Laurcy Belle. Photo taken by Traci Bender (United States) - People/Family/Friends

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

This was an exercise in exposure and composition. I thought about adding some shadow for contrast but decided to stay true to the white on white concept. Photo taken by Tom Vogt (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is our cat Motor ( named because he purrs so loud). He is our protector. He can run off even the biggest of dogs to keep his family safe. He was a stray that adopted us and has become a very special part of our family. At the time this picture was taken it was during the winter and he was warming himself on top of my van watching over us and keep us safe. He is such a lovable cat and our pride and joy! Photo taken by Kelly LaChance (United States) - Animals/Pets

It is really exciting to see the burners light up the balloons like they were giant lanterns. Taken Sept,2015 in Berea KY at the Berea Spoon Bread Festival Photo taken by Bill Vickers (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is mom & son's first ever sunset on the beach. We had been to a secluded beach in Maharashtra where my son was amazed to see the sunset. Photo taken by Nilesh Manjrekar (United Kingdom) - Travel/Vacation

I like the comparison of soft and bright against a textured wooden background. Taken in behind a garden in Columbus Ohio in 2012. The nature and color of the flowers is always pleasing. Photo taken by Joy Rector (United States) - Nature

Anybody think she will be the future model? Photo taken by JW.Foo (Malaysia) - People/Family/Friends

Calm, still morning reflections of many boats parked at the marina are seen along the wharf of Lake Monroe located in Sanford, Florida. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this picture at my fathers farm. The ant is a Camponotus Cruentatus, one of the biggest species in Europe. Photo taken by Luís Pereira (Portugal) - Animals/Pets

This is a friendly Ring Billed Gull who comes by for a visit. Photo taken by Barbara Verdeschi (United States) - Animals/Pets

I enjoy our hummingbirds in our back yard each year. This guy was headed straight for the flower we had planted in the spring hoping it would attract and feed them. They are quick and so not easy to capture, but perseverance paid off. Photo taken by Shirley D Freeman (United States) - Animals/Pets

Memorial Day parade in Fall Church, Virginia. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is Dwight Rogers. His family has been farming on Chandler Mountain Alabama for decades. As I spoke with him and captured his photo, I wanted to share this black and white photo of a wonderful spirit. Photo taken by Michael Callahan (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was taken when I was on holiday last year December. My dad and I were going for a walk and his footsteps caught my attention. They remind me that even when I may be feeling lost, my sure-footed and confident dad will be there for me. Photo taken by Taylum Meyer (South Africa) - Travel/Vacation

This picture is special to me because I love photography and I love my dog. but in this picture there is 2 things at ones which makes it such a good picture in my eyes. I took the picture last week when my dad got back from Afghanistan on R&R. Me, my mum, my dad, and Bruno (dog) went down to Cornwall for the week. It relates because its of my pet dog doing what he loves best. Photo taken by Connor Culwick (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

It's a picture of my old man and my baby sister. Was taken out on our driveway two years ago with my Canonet Rangefinder. Love this picture, one of my favorite shots, captures a warm embrace from a loving, hard working father. Photo taken by Alan Mendez (United States) - People/Family/Friends

American bald eagle taken in staten island, NY Photo taken by William Donnelly (United States) - Nature

My name is Holly Rose Stones, I am 21 years old. I am a Fashion, Surrealist & Conceptual Photographer from South Yorkshire living in London. This image was taken for a musician friend of mine named Michael G Moore. The concept was derived from his personality of being an animal whilst creating music, hence the reason why he is sat in a very animalistic 'ape' like stance. The sheets were to represent the emotion of music, how it is unbelievable chaotic and can put anybody in a trance like state. I wanted to represent the power and passion that he has for music. Photo taken by Holly Rose Stones (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

The long legged gangliness of a young Sandhill Crane is clearly evident as its walks tentatively across the street in a rural development. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Animals/Pets

Flamingo, Copenhagen Zoo. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

Beauty of nature Photo taken by Arindam Saha (India) - Animals/Pets

This tiny, colorful clown was a joy to the residents that attended the circus-themed picnic event that I photographed in April at a nursing home. The residents were thrilled to interact with the clowns and to dress up and have their pictures taken with them. It is amazing to see how a clown can turn a frown around! Photo taken by Caroljean Strawn (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Peaceful day at Soco Falls in western North Carolina Photo taken by Peter Anderson (United States) - Nature

Picture is special because I love to watch nature grow and see how beautiful things can be. It was taken first week of June 2016 Photo taken by Kathy Hughes (United States) - Nature

A young boy in Kom El-Dikka region in Alexandria in Egypt. Photo taken by Yasser Alaa Mobarak (Egypt) - People/Family/Friends