This is a young lady preparing for a swim race with her game face on. Photo taken by Randy Brogen, CPP (United States) - People/Family/Friends

my friend was holding her sunflower she found during our vacation to colorado, in august 2010, and i picked up a pair of sunglasses and caught the reflection from our back porch of our cabin, which overlooked the lake and other cabins. Photo taken by janet bush (United States) - Nature

I took this picture in Seattle, Washington last month. I recently moved back to California from Orlando, Florida and took the long way home, seeing as much of the country as possible! This picture reminds me that I want to go back to Seattle one day to see what I missed in the short time I was there. Photo taken by Karen Rosenbaum (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken from Mandermani at West Bengal.Its a great view of Sun Rise in the beach.I just love to see this again and again. Photo taken by Debajit Dutta (India) - Holidays/Events

I love this shot. Looks like he posed for the camera. I took it at the Denver Zoo. Photo taken by Donna Greenmeyer (United States) - Animals/Pets

Taken at the Amgen Tour of California 2010. It was the end of the leg, the final haul to the finish line. Photo taken by Jenna Mae Livingston (United States) - Holidays/Events

different angle of a beach hut, colours have huge impact. Photo taken by Sophie Gratwick (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

I have always wanted a camera that could take a picture of the moon that wasn't blurry or hazy, with my new kodak maxx i have now fufilled that dream. Photo taken by Matt Hughes (United States) - Nature

It evokes a time past. It was taken at a vintage train museum. The image could be any woman traveling in the past but it is unclear where she is going, how long she has been waiting. Photo taken by Karen Portner (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This was shot around sundown near Seneca Creek,MD on the Potomac River.I was looking for a shot of the sunset over the river when these canoes came by, adding a perfect touch to the shot. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Nature

I took this photo on our family's recent vacation to St. Croix. I still remember the feel of the sand. Photo taken by Casey Keil (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Jos Hebben (Netherlands) - Animals/Pets

This is special to me because I was with my friends that I won't be with for a couple years. I took this at Sylvan Beach, NY with my family and friends. This is artistic and creative because of the color and body position that is in this photo. Photo taken by Autumn Frodelius (United States) - Artistic/Creative

The fountain always looks so pretty at night, especially during the light show! Photo taken by Ellen Hodges (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This photo for me captured the joy and wonder of summer. The colours of the sunset came out beautifully! Taken at the 2011 Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario. Shot on a Pentax K-1000 with Kodak ColorPlus 200 35mm film! Photo taken by Justin Friesen (Canada) - Holidays/Events

this is where our family goes almost every weekend during the summer. This was taken May 19, 2012. It's nature at its finest. Photo taken by v mcginnis (United States) - Nature

This ape did not want to have his photo taken! Waited 45 minutes for a clear shot. I think I was rewarded for the wait! Photo taken by Andy Holbert (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture to show the people the beauty of Bangladesh. Took the photo at my village in Bangladesh. It's a creative and artistic photo for sure :) Photo taken by MD.ZAK (Bangladesh) - Artistic/Creative

It reminds the time I should take to relax if I could. I took the picture in Ventnor City, NJ in the morning. The beach is always a good vacation spot. Photo taken by Mark Gold (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Our favorite place during New Year's Eve and 4th of July Fireworks Display, the Miami Skyline...:-) Photo taken by Gary L Fua (United States) - Holidays/Events

This colorful little guy landed on my shoulder while I was walking around the yard. It did'nt want to leave. I put it down and it would jump right back! The Army never trained me for this!!! Photo taken by SGT Riv - Palm City (United States) - Humor

This was shot at Bethany Beach, Delaware just at sundown. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This was a wonderful vacation to Canada. Photo taken by Gordon McDaniel (United States) - Travel/Vacation

The peloton is the large main group of riders in a road bicycle race. I was drawn into watching the Tour de France in 2011, then visited France in Sept. This local race in Seattle reminded me of the competition of the riders Photo taken by Terry Bridges (United States) - People/Family/Friends