It's a picture of my old man and my baby sister. Was taken out on our driveway two years ago with my Canonet Rangefinder. Love this picture, one of my favorite shots, captures a warm embrace from a loving, hard working father. Photo taken by Alan Mendez (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This picture is special to me because I love photography and I love my dog. but in this picture there is 2 things at ones which makes it such a good picture in my eyes. I took the picture last week when my dad got back from Afghanistan on R&R. Me, my mum, my dad, and Bruno (dog) went down to Cornwall for the week. It relates because its of my pet dog doing what he loves best. Photo taken by Connor Culwick (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

This picture was taken when I was on holiday last year December. My dad and I were going for a walk and his footsteps caught my attention. They remind me that even when I may be feeling lost, my sure-footed and confident dad will be there for me. Photo taken by Taylum Meyer (South Africa) - Travel/Vacation

This is Dwight Rogers. His family has been farming on Chandler Mountain Alabama for decades. As I spoke with him and captured his photo, I wanted to share this black and white photo of a wonderful spirit. Photo taken by Michael Callahan (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Memorial Day parade in Fall Church, Virginia. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Holidays/Events

I enjoy our hummingbirds in our back yard each year. This guy was headed straight for the flower we had planted in the spring hoping it would attract and feed them. They are quick and so not easy to capture, but perseverance paid off. Photo taken by Shirley D Freeman (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is a friendly Ring Billed Gull who comes by for a visit. Photo taken by Barbara Verdeschi (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture at my fathers farm. The ant is a Camponotus Cruentatus, one of the biggest species in Europe. Photo taken by Luís Pereira (Portugal) - Animals/Pets

Calm, still morning reflections of many boats parked at the marina are seen along the wharf of Lake Monroe located in Sanford, Florida. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Anybody think she will be the future model? Photo taken by JW.Foo (Malaysia) - People/Family/Friends

I like the comparison of soft and bright against a textured wooden background. Taken in behind a garden in Columbus Ohio in 2012. The nature and color of the flowers is always pleasing. Photo taken by Joy Rector (United States) - Nature

This is mom & son's first ever sunset on the beach. We had been to a secluded beach in Maharashtra where my son was amazed to see the sunset. Photo taken by Nilesh Manjrekar (United Kingdom) - Travel/Vacation

It is really exciting to see the burners light up the balloons like they were giant lanterns. Taken Sept,2015 in Berea KY at the Berea Spoon Bread Festival Photo taken by Bill Vickers (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is our cat Motor ( named because he purrs so loud). He is our protector. He can run off even the biggest of dogs to keep his family safe. He was a stray that adopted us and has become a very special part of our family. At the time this picture was taken it was during the winter and he was warming himself on top of my van watching over us and keep us safe. He is such a lovable cat and our pride and joy! Photo taken by Kelly LaChance (United States) - Animals/Pets

This was an exercise in exposure and composition. I thought about adding some shadow for contrast but decided to stay true to the white on white concept. Photo taken by Tom Vogt (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Emmy B (Russia) - People/Family/Friends

Sitting the bench...never looked so pretty! :) This is my daughter, Laurcy Belle. Photo taken by Traci Bender (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Took this photo at a local historical village one evening in early August. I love taking macro photos of insects and have a special fondness for bumblebees. This little guy was extremely cooperative! Photo taken by Tracy Bins (United States) - Nature

Honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Holidays/Events

Its special because it was taken after the local Boy and Girl Scout troops had worked a Tri-County Tri Athlon in our area. They carried the Kayaks and Canoes up a hillside and lined them up to load on the truck. Hard work but they did it.It was taken at Terrapin Creek in Piedmont Al.in 2012. Photo taken by Evelyn Young (United States) - Holidays/Events

.My puppy looks so cute & i love my puppy. .Trichy on 07-May-2013. Photo taken by Kharthick (India) - Animals/Pets

Beautiful California poppies. Photo taken by Dawn Sanders (United States) - Nature

My grandson is 2 and it's all about Baseball... Photo taken by SaMi (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Picture was taken in a San Francisco aquarium on the Fishermans Warf. This picture was taken in the summer of 2015. Photo taken by Juliana Caputo (United States) - Animals/Pets