The flower was gorgeous to begin with, but I added a little something via the digital darkroom to make it appear to be moving. Photo taken by Laura Clay Ballard (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is a picture of my daughter playing in the rain. We live in Tennessee. Photo taken by Mandy Turner (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Our golden retriever Daisy caught in a "cat nap." Picture was taken in a well-lit room with flash used. Photo taken by Amy Anderson (United States) - Animals/Pets

Laying on my stomach in the wet muddy leaves at the edge of a bog, I waited patiently for this little fellow to surface with my arms outstretched. Surface it did, but not in front of the lens. So I began to move my arms to the direction from where it now looks on -- and when I thought everything was just right, the frog dove again. We played this game for about five minutes, then finally, I thought I figured out it's pattern, as my little green playmate came up right in front of the lens. Without an active display on the back of the camera, I had no idea the the frog was in focus, but the cameras beep told me something was. This is the end result of my lay in the mud. Photo taken by Brian D. Watters (Canada) - Animals/Pets

Head of the Charles Rowing Regatta, 2005 Veteran Men's Singles winner, and defending champion Duncan Howat (Pistan Bully RC, WA). The power and grace of this 60 year old champion are stunning. Photo taken by Dan Dill (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I started out with a yellow happy face and multiplied it in photoshop, making some different colors. I then made a print of them, put it under a bowl of water, and shot away. The only manipulation was to remove some tiny specks cloned out of the water. I shot the picture at home, and was quite happy with how everything came together. Photo taken by Scott Cromwell (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This was taken on a trip to Williamsburg, Va. It is a re-enactment of the revolution. My daughter, granddaughter and I had a great time. Photo taken by Patricia Buenting (United States) - Holidays/Events

Huey is the biggest cat I've ever known. Not only is he HUGE -- but, he's one of the sweetest kitties in town. He belongs to some friends in Columbus, Ga. On occassion, I pet-sit for them and couldn't resist taking a picture of this gorgeous cat! Photo taken by Laura Clay Ballard (United States) - Animals/Pets

This was a high school cross country race that took place in early November in the hills above the San Francisco Bay. My son was in this race (#45) with all his teammates from Bellarmine College Prep, San Jose, CA. I like the intensity captured in the boys' faces, and that you can't see the ground, just them from head to toe. Photo taken by John Tuttle (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is a picture of a crocus in my yard. It is special to me because it's the first crocus, and means that Spring is here. I selected to put it in nature, and think the picture represents nature at its finest--emerging life and the promise it holds. Photo taken by Denise Johnson (United States) - Nature

I thought these two baby rabbits were the cutest pair! Just in time for Easter! Photo taken by Lorraine T. Lynch (United States) - Animals/Pets

Taken early one morning during a vacation in St. Augustine, Florida, this peaceful cemetery made me pause to reflect on how fortunate we are and to be thankful to those that sacrificed everything for our country. Photo taken by Kort Kramer (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Straight from my orange tree to a photographic set! LOL! Photo taken by Mata Patanè (Italy) - Artistic/Creative

I took this picure of an old house on the way to my home. This house is old and nobody lives in it. I asked my son Dimitrios to stay on the doorstep because I wanted to give some life to this sceene. Photo taken by Vladimir Radivojevic (Serbia) - People/Family/Friends

This handsome bird resides at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is my baby boy so it is extra special to me. He was one week old when this was taken. Photo taken by Jessica Hughes (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I was at the beach trying to capture this great sunset. As soon as I pressed the shutter, this little guy flew right in time for this photo. Taken at Castle Island, Boston, MA. Photo taken by Khawla (Kelly) S. Haddad (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I took this last July in our back yard. This is Spud, my son's new chocolate lab. Isn't he adorable. :-) Photo taken by Julie Christiansen (United States) - Animals/Pets

My little boys playing "footsies"! Photo taken by Jessica McCollam (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Taken at the Ecomuseum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue in Quebec. It was fun to see this usually proud looking bald eagle having such a bad hair day!! Taken in July 2005 Photo taken by Diane Dupuis-Kallos (Canada) - Humor

Helping my youngest daughter with homework, God's creation in the Book of Genesis, this idea came to mind; "...and let fowl multiply in the earth". Photo taken by Nir Alon (Israel) - Artistic/Creative

Not everyone gets in the game. Photo taken by Amanda Koehler (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Yes, I really had the clamp attached to my head. Yes, it really hurt... Yes, I am an idiot. :) Photo taken by David S. April (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This rooster was strutting around early in the morning - so I stalked him until I got this shot. The picture was taken on Cruz Bay - St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Doesn't he look like he owns the world? Photo taken by John Ruttenberg (United States) - Animals/Pets