I am trying to learn more about photography and taking pictures at random instead of always posing your subjects. I took this picture of my niece while at the park near my home. Although I got stuck under this jungle gym, this picture was worth the bruise. Photo taken by Jacquie Brink (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This was taken on one of our many road trips, it's the sight we see on every trip, Abby with her head out the window just enjoying the wind in her face and a hope in her heart that maybe...just maybe...she's going to Grandma's house! Photo taken by Kristin Lehet (United States) - Animals/Pets

Closeup image of the center detail of a colorful sunflower. Photo taken by Jessica Jenney (United States) - Nature

A view of the festivities in Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during the Closing Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Shaun Botterill / Getty (China) - Holidays/Events

From left to right, Sanya Richards, Monique Henderson, Allyson Felix and Mary Wineberg of the United States Women's 4 x 400m Relay team hold their country's flag after winning the gold medal held at the National Stadium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Michael Steele / Getty (China) - Holidays/Events

Shen Jie and Huang Zhipeng of China compete in the Kayak Double (K2) 1000m Men?s Final event at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park on Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Getty Images (United States) - Holidays/Events

The Japanese team compete in the Group All-Around Qualification rhythmic gymnastics event held at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium during Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 21, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Jamie Squire/Getty Images (United States) - Holidays/Events

QINGDAO, CHINA - Alessandra Sensini (left) of Italy and Bryony Shaw (right) of Great Britain compete in the Women's RS:X class medal race held at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center during Day 12 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 20, 2008 in Qingdao, China. Photo taken by Clive Mason/Getty Images (United States) - Holidays/Events

Competitors take part in the cycling portion of the Men's Triathlon Final at the Triathlon Venue on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 19, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Harry How/Getty Images (United States) - Holidays/Events

Saho Harada and Emiko Suzuki of Japan compete in the Synchronized Swimming Duet Technical Routine event at the National Aquatics Center on Day 10 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 18, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images (United States) - Holidays/Events

Wang Jingzhi (right) of China and Aron Szilagyi of Hungary compete in the men's team sabre fencing semifinals at the Fencing Hall of National Convention Center on Day 9 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 17, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates victory in the Men's 100m Butterfly Final held at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 8 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 16, 2008 in Beijing, China. By winning gold in the Men's 100m Butterfly, Phelps tied Mark Spitz's record of winning seven gold medals in a single Olympic Games. Photo taken by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

Jackie Johnson of the United States competes in the Women's Heptathlon High Jump Final at the National Stadium on Day 7 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 15, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Stu Forster/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

Milan Ticic of Montenegro fights for the ball against Greece during the men's preliminary round water polo match at the Olympic Sports Centre Yingdong Natatorium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Adam Pretty/Getty Images (United States) - Holidays/Events

Fernando Gago of Argentina jumps for a header with Milan Smiljanic of Serbia during the Men's First Round Group A match between Argentina and Serbia at the Workers' Stadium on Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

Stefanie Anthes and Nora Subschinski of Germany compete in the Women's Synchronized 10m Platform Final held at the National Aquatics Center during Day 4 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 12, 2008. Photo taken by Al Bello/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

(L-R) Brenton Rickard of Australia, Alexander Dale Oen of Norway and Kosuke Kitajima of Japan compete in the Men's 100m Breaststroke Final held at the National Aquatics Center on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. Kosuke Kitajima of Japan finished the race in first place in a time of 58.91 to win the gold medal and set a new World Record. Photo taken by Adam Pretty/Getty Images (United States) - Holidays/Events

Deng Linlin of China competes on the balance beam during qualification for the women's artistic gymnastics event held at the National Indoor Stadium during Day 2 of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games on August 10, 2008 in Beijing, China. Photo taken by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

Rafael Martinez of Spain competes on the pommel horse during the artistic gymnastics event held at the National Indoor Stadium during Day 1 of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics on August 9, 2008 in Beijing, China Photo taken by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

Beijing, China - Fireworks outside Olympic Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest. The Beijing sky was filled with fireworks, 11,456 of them on the top of the stadium itself and 8,428 around the city. The XXIX Olympic Games began in truly spectacular style. Photo taken by Clive Rose/Getty Images (China) - Holidays/Events

This is my son competing in a triathlon. He's 11 years old and loves the sport. I took this picture after he had rounded the buoy. My husband and I also enjoy triathlons and we are thrilled that our children enjoy this life long sport as well. Photo taken by Barbie Presswood (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I love water droplets and I enjoy trying different backgrounds to capture patterns. I took this shot in my kitchen sink, using one of the magnets we received for our support. My family is gearing up for the Summer Olympics, and we'll all be watching. Photo taken by Dhanny Palma (United States) - Holidays/Events

Taken at the Minden Whitewater Preserve. Photo taken by Lyn Winans (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

I am in the Navy and this was taken off Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia during my first overseas deployment. I found Nemo while I was snorkeling and the picture was a big hit. Photo taken by Joshua Lewis (United States) - Animals/Pets