This picture was taken in late November. Once again -- winter begins! I liked the picture because of the composition and creative angles. Photo taken by Zenonas Meskauskas (Lithuania) - Artistic/Creative

This picture is special to me, because I travel frequently in Rajasthan, and work on a photo story about this Bhopa family (Nomads of Rajasthan.) I took the picture in September 2004, in Rajasthan, India. Photo taken by Mirjam Letsch (Netherlands) - People/Family/Friends

The photo was taken in Heidelberg, Germany. I like the bright colours of the photo and the way the duck turned its head to look at me. Photo taken by Guido A. Paliot Jr. (Germany) - Animals/Pets

This is a typical November scene for the part of Austria where I live in. The fog was drizzling from the trees, and I had to be careful not to get the camera electronics wet. I chose this angle to lead the eye towards the light of a new (and perhaps brighter) day. Photo taken by Wolfgang Dolak (Austria) - Nature

You don't catch birds using a mirror every day - especially with such a funny expression! That's what makes this picture special to me. It was taken in April 2004, using a digital camera with Aperture f/4, Shutter 1/250, and ISO 100. Photo taken by Jean Spector (Israel) - Animals/Pets

False -- just a picture of a woman looking out the window. :-) Photo taken by Ermanno Radice (Italy) - Artistic/Creative

I saw the light coming in the window. The teacups made a beautiful shadow. Photo taken by Heather Jacks (United States) - Artistic/Creative

My family went to the circus and we saw this clown who seemed to be sad & tired! Photo taken by Fred J. Maurer (United States) - Humor

This is a picture of my husband -- out on a winters walk. It was taken in Germany near Gummersbach, my hometown. I think I captured the beauty of nature in this season, but also a moment of solitude and sense of loneliness. Photo taken by Ilona Wellmann (Germany) - Nature

Reflections of stained glass on hand bells at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Many thanks to Matt Siverd for the idea. Photo taken by Robert Mann (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Carnival en Brasil is amazing. This picture is just one of the many moments -- but most of them are in my heart... Photo taken by Maria Zerihoun (Sweden) - Holidays/Events

Maggie goes everywhere with me, but usually encroaches on my landscape scenes. On this cold winter day, she felt like a queen because I wanted her in my photo. This image was captured near Blue River, Colorado on November 24, 2004. Maggie is a best friend and would wait forever by the river for my return. Photo taken by Richard H. Hahn (United States) - Animals/Pets

This was an instant while visiting "Caminito" street in the city of Buenos Aires this past November. Even though it was a rainy day, these artists are dancing tango in the street. Photo taken by Veronica Kaschirin (Argentina) - Artistic/Creative

What d'ya mean, BIRD house? This guy has moved his whole family into our backyard bird house. Guess nobody told him! Photo taken by Lyn Winans (Canada) - Animals/Pets

This is my first picture in the snow. It was taken in December 2002 -- at Passo Lanciano, on the Maiella mountains in Abruzzo. The theme is "peace and quiet." Photo taken by Alma Sanzullo (Italy) - Nature

This was all an experiment! I had fun composing and creating this digital image in Photo Shop after I took the original picture of the cardstock triangles. Using the flood filter plug-in in Photo Shop, now it's more than just a photo. Photo taken by Claudia Kuhn (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is my grandson Braxton who is 7 months old. As you can see, he is in total "AHH" of Christmas. He brings back the true meaning of Christmas just by looking at his face. I think he see's Santa -- what do you think? Photo taken by Denise Nichols (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is a picture of Jack Norrell, Italian Greyhound, posing for me in a Santa hat in the front of my house. Photo taken by Michael Norrell (United States) - Animals/Pets

Fun in PhotoShop with a photo of a "Slinky". I love those Slinky's, you can get them in all sizes and colors :-) Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

Holiday greetings to all! Photo taken by Blake Heminger (United States) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken in Brooklyn Park, MN. Because the children did not want their snowman to melt, I put up the large umbrella. This makes it special because I was preserving, at least for a while, a new pal of my children. Photo taken by William J. Croteau (United States) - Nature

A "macro" shot of our holiday poinsettia. Tis the season! Photo taken by Blake Heminger (United States) - Holidays/Events

This is one of my pet frogs. He is a Fire Belly Toad. Enjoy! Photo taken by Tim Kirkwood (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture in Chicago the 24th of November 2004. It was snowing and wind was really strong. I love that picture because it still gives me the same shiver I was feeling there in the storm. Photo taken by Enrico Corvonato (United States) - Travel/Vacation