Stacks of hay stored for the winter that lies inevitably ahead. Photo taken by Jodi Esplin (United States) - Nature

My husband Danny and I raise bucking bulls in Texas. He makes them easy to handle by talking to them like they are puppy dogs. This is Damascus, my husbands favorite bull. Photo taken by Sondra Polk (United States) - Animals/Pets

My cucumbers are slowly growing and stretching out their curls! Photo taken by Leigh Ann Simpson (United States) - Nature

I was with my niece at Liberty State Park on 9/11/03 to observe the tribute in lights to the World Trade Center and remember how all of our lives were changed by the events of 9/11/01. Photo taken by Noel Geller (United States) - Holidays/Events

father and son working together Photo taken by steven shpall (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I love the feel of a city at night. This is a photo of the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington taken on February 5, 2010. I first shot this scene in the daylight and planned on coming back at night to shoot again. I was so glad I did. Photo taken by Jason Everett (United States) - Artistic/Creative

In a small village in Namibia we stopped for petrol and I saw a 4 x 4 coming down the street heading for the local school with a group of kids in the back, When they saw I was photographing them they all waved ... I think it made their day Photo taken by Bob Jones (United Kingdom) - Travel/Vacation

Taken at the Southern Wisconsin Airfest Show, May 30th, 2010, Janesville, Wisconsin. Melissa Pemberton, Skip Stewart and Rich's Piro Photo taken by Nancy Peaches Harker (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Everyone was enjoying the Farm show while I was laying on the ground taking pictures of my daughter jumping :D Photo taken by Alison Greenwood (United Kingdom) - People/Family/Friends

Our Goldens always need a bath after they visit the beach here in San Francisco, Ca. 5/03/2010 Photo taken by Mick Gast (United States) - Animals/Pets

The picture was taken back in 2008. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - People/Family/Friends

Wasps too, feed on flower nectar and play a role in pollination. Photo taken by Millie Talarico (United States) - Nature

Our house is 70 years old. Some would think this corroded sink ugly. I find it quite beautiful. An old house or building can be treasure trove. Photo taken by Tonya Vitale - Hughes (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is a chance catch. Untouched photo. It is artistic and creative because the water spray looks like a heart. I took this in my backyard on April 18,2010 Photo taken by Tammy Lee (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I was driving on a mountain road in Yellowstone and came across this bear walking in a field. My first and only picture of a bear turned out great! Photo taken by Chuck Franek (United States) - Animals/Pets

tough day surfing the world class waves at Maverick's Photo taken by steven shpall (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is a favorite spot for us to visit. This picture is taken at Seabright State Park in Santa Cruz Ca., and taken in Aug 2009. It is a view of nature at it finest with the waves crashing against the breakers. Photo taken by Pablo Ramirez (United States) - Nature

I captured this beautiful Butterfly in a railway garden at Dhanbad, India on 31.3.10. Photo taken by Mukesh Srivastava (India) - Nature

Taken after a heavy rain created 'rivers' running down the sides of our street. The boys could not resist running through them as a much gentler rain fell down on them. Photo taken by Alison Bickel (United States) - People/Family/Friends

There's nothing like a trip to beautiful St. Maarten to brighten up a cold dreary Winter! Photo taken by Donna Eaton (United States) - Travel/Vacation

An old Woman separating green chillis from a Huge Red hot chillis in Mid summer. Near Guntur the place is famous for Red chilli powder. i took it in the month of June 09. i have choosen people category: this is their Daily duty in india, i hope it's colors of india. Photo taken by SRINIVAS VOLETY (India) - People/Family/Friends

Photographed August 2009. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

A small local Rodeo was held at Tyalgum - but the riders all had big hearts and lots of courage. Photo taken by Kristine Kowitz (Australia) - Holidays/Events

This is the Castle Hill Light in Newport, Rhode Island. I love lighthouse shots, and this one is special because of it's proximity to the ocean and the beautiful untouched rocky seashore that surrounds it. Photo taken by Neil R. Shapiro (United States) - Travel/Vacation