I keep coming back to Paris. Over the years, I have exhausted the tourist sites and now want very little to do with them. For me, Paris is all about the local scene and ducking the tour buses. Whether kicking around the now Middle-Eastern neighborhood of Belleville, striking up conversation over a Stella in Montmartre or watching the day lazily drift by at a café in the Marais, Paris is better explored sans map. The beauty of this city lies not only in its architectural legacies but in the smiles and often sarcasm of its people. Photo taken by Steven Greaves (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I don't own a car, and I use my bicycle to get everywhere, including my daily commute. Bikes are a way of life, and this photo captures the dynamic excitement that I feel when I swing myself into the saddle. Speed feels different when you are facing the cold wind of New England winters... Photo taken by Jan M Bruder (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this some time back in Connecticut. The story goes like this. These are die hard athletes and nothing stops them. It had rained for hours but was expected to be a nice day, so the race was on. The one in the blue thought he knew everything and tried to ride his bike through the mud. All the others knew enough to carry their bikes through it. But - check out the spectator on the top right. He got it too - the fence caved in from the crowd pushing to see what happened - and down went the guy in red. Photo taken by Laurel Jacobs (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I set this shot up by telling Dad to kiss Mom. I had no idea I would get these great expressions from these three- look how the boys are all grossed out but their daughter is just loving the romance! Awwwww!!!! Photo taken by Alli Gaulin (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Only five-years old and he already hates kisses. Photo taken by Judi Morrissey (United States) - Humor

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Congratulations to Christine Mayall, Kodak Gallery's "KODAK Moment" Winner for August.

Photo Story: This shot was taken in Morocco just outside a mosque in Marrakech's medina in April 2009. it captures the determination, innocence and carefree nature of children -- all that matters in this moment is the game. Plus, those are some pretty impressive moves in flip-flops! Photo taken by Christine Mayall (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is our first anniversary picture in Costa Rica 2009. I met his family. There is total love in this picture. Photo taken by COSTA RICS 2009 (United States) - People/Family/Friends

The last night that Astroland Park in Coney Island had its doors open. It will be missed by all. Photo taken by Michael Farruggia (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I just really liked the way this had a timeless fair quality to it. Photo taken by Elizabeth Pellette (United States) - Artistic/Creative

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Photo Story: Sarasota County Florida Fair, March 21, 2009. I took this picture just after my granddaughter showed her 4H pig in the swine show.
Settings: Exposure f 18, 4 second timed exposure, Olympus E520 camera. Photo taken by Joe Saladino (United States) - Holidays/Events

This photograph captures the excitement of flying high on a carnival ride taken at the state fair in New Jersey. Photo taken by Marv Kaminsky (United States) - Holidays/Events

It's my first try at photographing a moving ferris wheel. Taken at the Pima County Fair, April, 2009. People travel from around the state to attend this annual event outside Tucson, Arizona. Photo taken by Steven Maguire (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Coaster fans in a speedy spiral at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH. Wheeee! Taken August 2008. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from Germany! Photo taken by Wolfgang Keppler (Germany) - Travel/Vacation

Pictured is Nikki, one of our 5 month old English Cocker Spaniels. We love to take our dogs down to the Niagara River to swim on beautiful summer nights, and she decided to "perch" on the rock and enjoy the beautiful sunset with us! Photo taken by Kim Ludwig (United States) - Animals/Pets

On a visit to Hawaii, my wife and I had this view from our Waikiki beachfront hotel. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Took this image with my modified IR camera during low light of my daughter playing in the surf. The reflection was like a mirror and the colors came out so surreal. Photo taken by Christopher Davis (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was taken on our Honeymoon at Poovar Islands in Kerla, India. We took it on the sunset boat ride in the backwaters. Photo taken by Dhanush & Madhu (India) - Nature

On this particular day I was taking pictures of Heron's and other birds and just as I was about to leave, several of them all came within ten feet of me. It was taken in the afternoon but I wanted it to appear as if it was taken around sunset. Photo taken by Amy Jackson (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I shot this silhouette at Khuri sand dunes, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India during desert festival in Feb,09. I liked the the way the camels owners were taking back their camels in the evening. Photo taken by Mukesh Srivastava (India) - Travel/Vacation

A beautiful and very cold winter morning in Grand Teton National Park. This is an HDR blend of 3 images. Shot on 1/19/2009. Photo taken by Randy Baumhover (United States) - Nature

This was shot in May 2009 at Lakshmana Temple, Khajuraho, MP, India while a tourist was observing the beauty of medieval art and erotic sculpture. This temple was built during AD 930-950. Lakshmana Temple stands in the heart of a large cluster of temples near Shiv Sagar. This temple is the earliest and best preserved of the mature Chandella temples. It is dedicated to the triple -headed four armed Vaikuntha form of Vishnu. Photo taken by Mukesh Srivastava (India) - Travel/Vacation

This picture captures the serenity of the west as seen in cowboy films of the 1950's. It was taken on site at the Navaho reservation in southern Utah in 2006. The natural red rock buttes are known for their majestic beauty. Photo taken by Steve Plitt (United States) - Nature

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Photo Story: Wupatki National Monument near Flagstaff, Arizona. Wandering around the ruins made you really think about what it must have been like for the Anasazi people that inhabited this area for hundreds of years. Photo taken by Sue Cullumber (United States) - Travel/Vacation