This photogenic frog lives in big flower pot in a small village (Liman) in the Galilee. The frog posed very patiently for several minutes and then jumped back and vanished in the deep of the pot. Photo taken by Gil Gazit (Israel) - Animals/Pets

A picture of my best friends daughter. I was so priviledged to be able to capture the beauty and innocence of her child. Photo taken by Jody Dingle (United States) - People/Family/Friends

My husband and I took our first cruise to Alaska and were lucky enough to travel the inside passage and view the awesome scenery. This picture shows the reflecion of Sawyer Glacier in the Tracy Arm Fijord. Photo taken by Leslie Yankee (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

This is a self-portrait of my inner child. We all have one and need to let him out to play every now and then. I may never get the clown make-up off my face though... HA! It was a lot of fun and the kids enjoyed it. Photo taken by S J Carter (United States) - People/Family/Friends

A photo of a bench on a cold January night in one of the urban parks not too far from where I live. The park is quite busy in the spring, summer and fall, but is quite desolate during our cold winters up here in Nova Scotia. The lighting from the tree really created slight but interesting patterns in the wind-blown snow. Photo taken by Denis R. Doucette (Canada) - Nature

It is dawn at the Golden Temple, at Armistar, India. A delicate "blue flower" is immersed in a prayer. I like her stance, her concentration and the way the early morning light provides a subtle contrast to the light blue cloth. Photo taken by Michal Yehezkel (Israel) - Travel/Vacation

These are my fur-kids, who brighten each and every day. The front pug does not have eyes - she was rescued from a puppymill and due to horrid conditions, she lost her eyes. Photo taken by Linda Bailey (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is my 2.5 year old daughter outside our front window right after our recent blizzard. Photo taken by Olivia E. Navarro (United States) - Humor

Times Square is THE place to be on New Year's Eve. But wherever you find yourself as the calendar turns, here's wishing you love, happiness, and the best year yet! Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Holidays/Events

Rock Hill, South Carolina has a 9 day, annual festival called "Come See Me." The final day features a cookout, attended by thousands, culminating with a fireworks display. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is my daughter Lizzie, singing into her hairbrush. Photo taken by Rebecca McCann (Australia) - People/Family/Friends

Frosty was my favorite children's movie. I love snowmen! Photo taken by Barbara Bergeron (United States) - Holidays/Events

This little girl belongs to a friend of mine. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (United States) - Animals/Pets

A little snowman having fun riding in an open sleigh! Happy Holidays! Photo taken by Laura Clay Ballard (United States) - Holidays/Events

All of the colors of the Christmas are beautiful. Photo taken by Kathy Shogren (United States) - Holidays/Events

An electric nativity from Lights-on-the-Lake, Ashtabula, OH...where we still say "Merry Christmas"! Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Holidays/Events

I was pulling out all the Christmas decorations and this made me think of the song - Santa Claus is Coming to Town ! Photo taken by Agnes Fegan (United States) - Holidays/Events

My granddaughter is counting the days.... Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - People/Family/Friends

I love the colors in this Poinsettia. It shows beauty that is often missed. It was taken in Woodinville, Washington, December 2006. Photo taken by Tamera Meeks (United States) - Holidays/Events

I took this last Christmas 2005. It was Just a picture of ornaments on my tree - but I really liked how I ended up having a mirror effect. Photo taken by Laurie Painter (United States) - Holidays/Events

Here comes Engine #734 moving through the snow. Photo taken by Bill Merlavage (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Dreidl is a traditional child's game played during Hannukah. The dreidl is spun like a top and the letters on each side determine what happens. Now you know what those chocolate coins are for! Photo taken by Joel A. Rosen (United States) - Holidays/Events

I was waiting for my friend at her soccer practice with my other friend - and I just started taking pictures. I had "this" idea, and it took me a while to get it just how I wanted it. Photo taken by Jackie Lynch (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Here's a picture of Bella, our malamute - wolf-like in appearance but soft in personality. What I like about this photo is that she is sitting in front of Mt. Shuksan in all of its grandness - secretly craving to run freely in this wide open space. Sometimes, don't you wish you too could run free? Taken at Mt. Baker Ski Resort, Washington - April 2006. Photo taken by Carrie Flexer (United States) - Nature