This dancer is Nadezhda Vostrikov. I am lucky enough to be allowed to photograph at studio rehearsals for Boston Ballet. Seeing what goes into a world class ballet performance this way, though the camera, has given me a entirely new appreciation of the art form. Photo taken by John Ruttenberg (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Blueberries on a variety of blue squares. I seem to be in my "blue period" - everything I shoot lately is blue! Photo taken by Rebecca Lehmann (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Making use of a relaxing chair, by the shore, is one of the more popular pastimes, at Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem. The two old women are lit by the ray of light coming from the top of the church. I used a digital camera and Manual Tokina 24/2.8. Photo taken by Liron Cohen (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

I love this photo of my daughter (8), peeking out from the leaf pile! I added a charcoal effect and soft paint wash. The picture was taken in October 2005, NE Ohio. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This image was taken during the new year transition. It's a humorous reflection that even animals make diet resolutions too. Photo taken by Kerry Haines (United States) - Humor

This picture is special to me because it is of my younger brother, who I happen to think looks like James Dean. I thought it was a very suiting picture, because he is very interested and educated in the film industry, and feel the picture reflects his emotion of it. Photo taken by Dawn Palmerley (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

A beautiful pink water lilly, with droplets on the floral. Photo taken by Kerby Pfrangle (United States) - Nature

This is a picture of my 9 year old son and his teammate taking a short break from another winning game!! I love how they're watching the huddle in the background. Photo taken by Tiffani LaNeave (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I took this photo of my 11 year old son, Daniel while visiting the Lincoln Monument. Like all the other tourists I was taking a photo of Lincoln in his chair when I happened to look over and saw Daniel engrossed in Lincoln's famed Gettysburg Address. I was thrilled to see that when I printed the photo, every word was easily readable. Photo taken by Brian Little (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

This photo was taken a few days after Christmas 2005, at Spray Lakes, B.C. It was the first Christmas that my family was somewhere where they could go canoeing, and they did! The atmosphere was rather eerie and still, and I clicked many shots trying to capture that feeling. Canoeing is a peaceful way to enjoy the beauty of nature. Photo taken by Rose Millar (Canada) - Nature

This is a picture of the Akashi Kaiko Bridge, the World's longest suspension bridge. I took the picture when I was on a tour of Osaka, Japan. It was taken with my digital compact camera at night when visibility of the bridge was very low. Photo taken by Vishal Rodage (Japan) - Travel/Vacation

This is my daughter, Lexa, cooling off in the middle of that scorching heatwave that seared much of the country during the summer of '06. Those cool colors are almost as good as air conditioning! Photo taken by Skip Rowland (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Up close and personal with a small critter. Photo taken by Lyn Winans (Canada) - Animals/Pets

This picture is of the September 11th Memorial of Lights in NYC. My fiance and I noticed hundreds of white things moving around in the beams of the light towers; as we approached they became even more apparent. My fiance said to me, "What do you think that is??" In the midst of my emotion, I responded, "Oh, it's like all of the souls!" We both got choked up. When we were closer, we could tell that there were hundreds of bugs flying around in the light. If you look closely, you can even see them in my picture. This picture makes me feel sad, but proud and so thankful that my loved ones escaped physically unharmed... September 11, 2001 - never forget! Photo taken by Kimberly S. Desio (United States) - Holidays/Events

My new baby daughter, what could be more special! Photo taken by Jon Stockham - Gubbs (United Kingdom) - People/Family/Friends

Local sandpiper wading for food. Photograph was taken on the intra-coastal waterway in Venice, Flordia in late evening. Sun was casting some interesting reflections and backlighting. Photo taken by Mike McCarthy (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is my granddaughter making her wish and blowing out her candles at her birthday party. Alpharetta, Ga. Photo taken by Laura Clay-Ballard (United States) - Holidays/Events

A view I thought was just beautiful- the stunning yellow petals of a sunflower against a beautiful blue Texas sky; macro setting on lens; sunny day; no flash used. Photo taken by Amy Anderson (United States) - Nature

My son is at his Grandma's house wearing a hat that use to be mine when I was a little boy. Photo taken by Ross Throndson (United States) - People/Family/Friends

When I saw this clock, I knew immediately that it will make a good picture. I waited for about 30 minutes until the right combination of people sat in front of it. I think the wait, despite my girlfriend's objections, was worth it. Picture taken at the Musee d'Orsay, while on holiday in Paris, June 2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor's Note: See other pictures of Dan Tataru and post a comment: http://dante.ug.ro or http://dante-potd.blogspot.com Photo taken by Dan Tataru (Romania) - Artistic/Creative

My two daughters hamming it up for the camera with their new sunglasses. Photo taken by John DeSanto (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was taken in Mobile, Alabama. Photo taken by David Rex Ketchum (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This picture was taken in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. It's my favorite place on earth and the reason I got into photography in the first place. I've visited the country several times and always got caught up photographing monkeys. I finally got myself a macro lens and decided to spend a day with frogs. This little guy was sitting peacefully and opened his eyes just a crack to say hello when I started to take his picture. He stayed that way for several minutes and then I left him alone to sleep again. I think this photograph speaks volumes about the variety of the country's ecology -- big and small. Photo taken by Christina Craft (Canada) - Nature