Taken on a January cold evening. I wanted to use light to illustrate a movement of traffic on this busy junction. Photo taken by Mark Minas (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

Often heard before it is seen, a Red-shouldered Hawk is captured in flight. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Animals/Pets

One evening, I was walking down a street in my hometown, taking pictures as I traveled. I saw this lizard on the windowsill and thought it would be fun to see how close I could get before the lizard scurried away. To my surprise, the lizard seemed entranced by the light from the shop window and was too distracted to notice or care about my presence. Photo taken by Brianna Hart (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I love waterfalls. This waterfall at Letchworth State Park in Livingston County, NY, is beautiful at any time of year, but it was especially beautiful in the snow. Taken in December 2013. Photo taken by Sharon R. Hann (United States) - Nature

We went to Chaco Canyon hoping to photograph the Milky Way over Fajada Butte...clouds began to move in at sunset and the colors were amazing. No shots of the Milky Way that night but loved the sunset. Photo taken by Connie Barnett (United States) - Nature

A burst of energy as my granddaughter enjoyed the sunset in Morro Bay, California. Photo taken by Dawn Sanders (United States) - People/Family/Friends

What I like most about this pictures is the contrast between dark and light. Taken in the Pacific Ocean. Photo taken by Maria Coulson (United States) - Nature

The upward flow of the lilies seems like its only light floating like smoke Photo taken by David Caswell (United States) - Nature

My son said he never thought his first kiss would come from a giraffe.. he said " lucky giraffe".. a Kodak Moment for sure! Photo taken by Anna M. Asselta (United States) - Animals/Pets

I like the peaceful baby and the security of being held by Grandma. June 2014 USA Photo taken by Bill vickers (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Found this pond after a beautiful snow, along a country lane. Very peaceful. Photo taken by Wini Minerd (United States) - Nature

I just like to capture moments in time. My pass time hobby when not working is walking in the park, trip to the zoo and/or capturing pictures wherever I can. This picture was actually taken in my parents front yard. I zoom in and focused in on the berries and leaf with the sunlight bouncing off slightly. Nature pictures are the best. It's the simple things that are around us all the time that you can find the beauty in! Photo taken by Phenoris Davis (United States) - Nature

This is an aerial type view of the ceramic tree my husband's grandmother made years ago. After she passed it was handed down to us. We put it out every year to remember her. This was taken just this year. Photo taken by Carrie Eigbrett (United States) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken during Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at Sacred Heart Church in New Britain, CT. The church is beautifully decorated for Christmas every year, and the Mass is celebrated in the Polish language for the large community of Polish people living in New Britain. Photo taken by Eva Gryk (United States) - Holidays/Events

SEASON'S GREETINGS !~ Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture was taken at night with just the tree lights on. It's just so soft and inviting. Photo taken by Doris Wright (United States) - Holidays/Events

sunrise on the Chesapeake Bay in Md...that sunrise never gets old..so peaceful Photo taken by Elaine Harrelson (United States) - Holidays/Events

I Love Christmas...! My home reflects the traditional reds and greens of Christmas. To me, this signifies the season of "extra" sharing and being with family. Photo taken by Renee Harrell (United States) - Holidays/Events

I enjoy the festive "spirit" that Christmas brings to my home. I try every year to add something special to my design. Photo taken by Renee Harrell (United States) - Holidays/Events

I have an infatuation with cats:) I took this sitting on the couch with my cat, Miss Salt, enjoying the Christmas tree. Photo taken by Rebecca O'Connell (United States) - Animals/Pets

Eloquent ornaments wait for their positioning on a Christmas tree. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Holidays/Events

Every year at Christmas time I enjoy driving around my home town and photographing the beautifully decorated houses with their colorful and twinkling lights. Photo taken by Eva Gryk (United States) - Holidays/Events

Wonderful decorations in Maryland Photo taken by Steve Webb (United States) - Holidays/Events

Love the color on this beautiful holiday plant, normally seen in red~ Photo taken by millie talarico (United States) - Holidays/Events