Ho Ho Ho! It's that time of year. Photo taken by John Zimmerman (Canada) - Holidays/Events

A jolly laugh was the intent of this picture. Our frizzled Cochin chicken "Fancy" felt right at home in this nest of jingle bells. Merry Christmas to all. Photo taken by Jodi Esplin (United States) - Animals/Pets

Merry Christmas!! Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Holidays/Events

This photo was taken, last December, just after a two day blizzard had stopped. It's Mother Nature at her best. Brodhead, Wisconsin. Photo taken by Nancy Harker (United States) - Nature

This is a photo of our daughter as she slept one night. I was struck by her "praying hands" (not the typical way she goes to sleep) and loved how she looked like a cherub praying to the Lord. Photo taken by Caroline Brogen (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This was taken in Scotland, in early autumn on my walk. Photo taken by Janine Kain (United Kingdom) - Nature

This shot is of a Canada creek in central New York. The fog was just starting to lift on this brisk morning in early fall. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Nature

During the holidays I decided to go out to a local park to take some pictures of the winter nature. I looked for that special shot of some snow, trees, maybe a little frozen creek - when I came across this fire hydrant - perfectly positioned in the middle of an open field in the colors appropriate for the holidays.

I couldn't help but to name it "Santa's Colors." Many times in search for something specific we find something unique... Photo taken by Darina Protivnak (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Floating glacier ice on the Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska. The Mendenhall Glacier flows from glistening ice fields between rock mountains to end at Mendenhall Lake near Juneau. Photo taken by Debbie Williams (United States) - Nature

This beautiful young boy has pledged his life to Buddha at an early age, with an open and giving heart. Photo taken by Colin Trebble (Taiwan) - People/Family/Friends

This was a lucky shot, taken on one of the few cloud free days we get in the winter. Taken in Kelowna, BC Canada. Photo taken by Jason Drury (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

It's rare to photograph a hot air balloon from above, especially with such spectacular scenery below it. I shot this over Turkey's Cappadocia region in October, 2009, from an even higher balloon while vacationing in Turkey. Photo taken by Mickey Bo (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I took this photo in Heemstede - The Netherlands. Photo taken by Peter de Haan (Netherlands) - Nature

I love the festive look and color of glass ornaments! Photo taken by Virginia Leone (United States) - Holidays/Events

While experimenting with various techniques that I wanted to include in my daughter's recital program, I tried using glow sticks attached to my niece's arms, legs, waist and head to create this image. Using a long exposure I captured her doing a full handstand from the upright position on plexiglass that produced this abstract like quality. Photo taken by Christopher C. Davis (United States) - People/Family/Friends

A cold, frosty morning in Northern Arizona. Icy crystals of water vapor frozen...until the sun comes up! Photo taken by Justine Olson (United States) - Nature

This is my grandson watching his brother play baseball; then he is off to play football. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I took this photo while visiting Amsterdam. I hadn't been there in over fifty years. It's a beautiful city and very walkable. Photo taken by Pat Moore (Netherlands) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken in Pakistan. Photo taken by Maurizio Castellano (Italy) - People/Family/Friends

There are so many new colors for the poinsettias, that it is hard to pick just one... Photo taken by SaMi Martin (United States) - Holidays/Events

It was a beautiful day for football - one last day in the sun before the winter weather sits in. Even though little league football photos are suppose to be all about the action - the hard hits, the big blocks, the difficult catch, the evading running back - this has to be one of my favorites photos. After they put on their helmets, sometimes we forget that they are just children. This photo reminds me that they are still children - children who want to play because they truly love to play. Photo taken by Lynn R. Anderson (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I took this one morning in early November. I like the colors and contrast. Arlington, Va. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Nature

The rain and the last leaves are falling. Changing of another season will soon be here. Photo taken by Millie Talarico (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this self portrait picture in my backyard using my Kodak EasyShare camera. It was the end of Summer and time for hoodies, scarves and the cool crisp air of Autumn. For me, this picture represents a longing for the next Season. Photo taken by Heidi Ervin (United States) - People/Family/Friends