My wife holding a bouquet of wild daisies. Shot with a shallow depth of field and toned to add a nice mood. Photo taken by Robert Socha (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I went out to the Poppy Fields at the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, California. On the way I stopped by the side of the road and took some pictures of poppies. This single one caught my eye. Photo taken by Linda Ruiz (United States) - Nature

This brother and sister picture was taken in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo taken by Samuel Glass (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

Pictured here, a papaya photographed in low light. Photo taken by Steve Mescha (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Every year the University of Pennsylvania hosts the Penn Relays, the largest annual track and field event in the world. It's an amazing three day event. The events include prep schools, highschools, colleges, Olympic development teams, and masters events (40+, 50+ and 60+). Having lived in Philadelphia for 8 years, I'd always heard about but never experienced the magnatude of the Relays. Being told and being there are worlds apart. In this picture I love the feel of the athletes as they wait for the batton. Photo taken by T. E. Smiley (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This past year, my wife Kathy and I went to visit Washington DC during Memorial Day. It was very cloudy the day we went to the Iwo Jima memorial, and I never thought I would get a good shot of it. After about 30 minutes of us standing in front of the memorial, the clouds started to break -- a bright blue sky appeared -- and the sun cast a bright glow on the helmets of the figures. The memorial is just over-powering in size and emotion. As I look at this photo now, it reminds me of the dark nights we all spend waiting for the morning sun. Nights when all you can see are shadows. The glow of the sun reflecting on the helmets, shows a new day, safety, and lights the way for those who gave the supreme sacrifice. Photo taken by Greg Sheldon (United States) - Travel/Vacation

There are several large photographs covering the lower part of windows at a Walgreens near where I work. They all depict images of employees and customers back in the day. The picture in this image is one of them, 'Delivery Boys, 1939'. I took a picture of the image and superimposed an X biker onto it that I shot previously. Thought it was interesting as he seems to be riding past or even out of the picture as he looks at the delivery boys. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Artistic/Creative

The picture was taken last year on a trip to Spain with my daughter. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Travel/Vacation

my niece, Marissa Photo taken by David S April (United States) - People/Family/Friends

We have to remember to work and stand together as one to have happness. Photo taken by Gina Watson (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This picture was taken during a recent trip to Australia. Photo taken by John Zimmerman (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

On a trip to NYC, NY I couldn't wait to see the Empire State Building. I had only seen it in the movies, tv, etc. What a magnificent building. I knew it was BIG, but, did not fully realize how big until I strained my neck back as far as I could to see it all the way to the tippy-top as I looked up from street level. Photo taken by Laura Clay Ballard (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse in Puerto Rico. This point is suppose to have some of the most beautiful sunsets on the island. This particular day we didn't get a sunset, but spectacular clouds that made for some amazing photos. Photo taken by Kiyoko Gotanda (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

Just trying out a new macro lens and the first thing I saw -- a drip from my sink. Photo taken by David Rex Ketchum (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is a barn located a few blocks from my home. I applied the 'Orton Technique' to it in Photoshop. I like to dreamy qlow that this technique provides. Photo taken by Ron Case (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is one of my dearest friend's newborn. He was in a very deep sleep and easy to pose on the pumpkin. Settings: studio light and flash used. Photo taken by Amy Anderson (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture at the Oceano Dunes in CA, near Pismo Beach. It was taken at a time when I was experiencing a great deal of stress at work. The dunes were trampled the day prior to the shoot, but after waking in the morning, they were completely absent of any footsteps or markings of any kind. The moral to me being that a good night's sleep can cure any ills. Photo taken by Tim Halling (United States) - Nature

This picture is special to me because it illustrates why I love taking photos: grace and beauty. I took it in April 2006, at the Nasseau Coliseum, Long Island. Photo taken by Stephanie Feldman (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This photo was taken during a visit to a hospital for wild birds. Injured birds (often very rare) from all over the Europe end up in this "institution" and after a treatment they "fly back" to their natural habitat. Photo taken by Edin Dzeko (Bosnia & Herzegovina) - Animals/Pets

My daughter's eye with her new magnifying glass! Photo taken by Bobbie Davis (United States) - People/Family/Friends

On a boring Sunday in January 2006, my cousin and I went to a local college arboretum for a walk. We happened to see this clump of prickly pear cactus. The light was striking it at an oblique angle. So pretty...for cactus. Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (United States) - Nature

This is my friend's daughter...10 years old. This was shot just before dusk. I love the sunshine in her hair. Photo taken by Margot Petrowski (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is a photo of a tree frog taken in Wayne County, N.C. Wildlife photograpy is my passion, and for now, this is one of my favorite shots. Photo taken by Johnny HIll (United States) - Nature

This picture depicts the ancient feel to the majestic Amba Vilas Palace (Mysore, India), which belongs to the Wodheyar Kings. A tribute to them for encouraging reforms like woman's education in Mysore, and encouraging cottage industry. Photo taken by Sydney Alvares (India) - Travel/Vacation