This photo was taken in Golden Gate Park at Stow Lake, while my brother was visiting from Pennsylvania. He hadn't been to San Francisco in 25 years.
When we saw the light coming thru the trees it just made you stop and say, "Oh my God." Photo taken by Sheryl Young (United States) - Nature

I was taking photos of my son playing in the yard, he fell and hurt his lip and began to cry. After I put ice on his "bo bo" I got my favorite photo of the day. His sad face with that one tear left on it..and his fat lip! Photo taken by Tara Carollo (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Just driving along one afternoon and had to stop for this train, so I took advantage of the "photo" opportunity! Photo taken by Elizabeth Whittington (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Civil War reenactment. This is one of the participants. He looked so tense, I could not help but take his picture. Photo taken by Michael Callahan (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is my 4 year old Lab, Zoey and her favorite chewed up tennis ball. It was taken outside my home in Mountain View, CA. Photo taken by Michelle Wilburn (United States) - Animals/Pets

Taken at the fountain near the Bean in Chicago!! Photo taken by Ellen Hodges (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Taken at a small church near my house. This tower looks up into the sky and I just love all the windows it has. Photo taken by Sue Cullumber (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This couple had their reception at an art museum :) I love this image in their wedding clothes with all the paintings around them. Photo taken by Cindy Harter (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This image shows recursive reflections between two buildings (one flat, one circular) covered with glass. Taken in downtown Atlanta, the image looks unreal - but I have not edited it. Photo taken by Miron Abramovici (United States) - Artistic/Creative

We all enjoy the color, fun, food, arts, dance and music as the many ethnic groups in Los Angeles each celebrate their own culture. The Japanese community tradition features an annual festival in mid-August. These women are part of a large ondo traditional dance group awaiting their turn to join in the L.A. street parade. Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I was sitting on a bench in a bike shop and looked up to discover this view through the wheels of a long line of bikes. Photo taken by Pat Moore (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This photo is my one year old nephew, Caden. I took it during the summer of 2010, on a hot day where we rolled out the round, tin tub, filled it with cool water, stripped him naked, and put him in. This simple tub of water entertains him for hours. The reason I chose to place this photo under the "People/Family/Friends" category is because when I look at this photo, I see the simplicity of a child, so content with such a small thing as water, and how completely comfortable he is with being nude in front of Aunt Camille and the surrounding family members. No self consciousness here. And of course, those big blue eyes just get me every time! Photo taken by Camille Brewington (United States) - People/Family/Friends

A wild monkey lost in thoughts. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Animals/Pets

I love the magical feel this image gives off.... Photo taken by Jennifer Alder (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This little puppy is Milly and she's beautiful. She was searching through the next door neighbours lawn when I caught her, and this photo at the perfect time. Photo taken by Lydia Busson (Australia) - Animals/Pets

This is a picture of my daughter, and it is so her. She loves taking pictures as much as I do. Photo taken by Jess Gerbutovich (United States) - Nature

I enjoyed the water coming from all angles. It was taken in Arizona on a vacation, and was mesmerized by the sound and site of it. Photo taken by Antoinette Beckman (United States) - Travel/Vacation

My baby girl digging into watermelon in the backyard on a hot day. :) Photo taken by Teresa Lee (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I was playing around with the camera manual settings and this was the result. Enjoy! Photo taken by Lou Smith (United Kingdom) - Nature

A photo of Dead Horse Point, Canyonlands, UT. It is said that a lot of horses died of thirst at this point. The horses could see the river (2,000 feet below) but could not access it. They were "blocked" by a fence made of branches "accidentally" left closed by the cowboys. This is also 250 million years of erosion. Isn't it spectacular? Photo taken by Barbette Siller (United States) - Nature

Spring, bubbles and little girls. Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is my favourite photo, taken in Canada while on a whale spotting trip to the Gaspe Peninsula Q.C. Photo taken by Barbara Mackie (United Kingdom) - Nature

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Valley of the Temples, Sicily. Photo taken by claudio tonioni (Italy) - Travel/Vacation

The first bees are getting busy. Photo taken by Christine Czernin (Austria) - Nature