This picture was taken on the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti in November 2003. It is special to me because it shows the sadness and hardship of life as a street kid -- you can see it in this boy's eyes. I couldn't decide which category to put it in, so I eventually decided on people as opposed to travel because this is really a photograph that could be taken anywhere in the world, sadly enough. Photo taken by Leslie Spurlock (United States) - People/Family/Friends

One snowy morning last November, I looked out the window to see a squirrel eating crab apples from our tree. His tail bushed up behind him was all that protected him from the windy cold. Photo taken by Lynn Rhodes (United States) - Animals/Pets

This pictures was taken in Borkum, which is the western most, and the largest of the seven East Friesian islands located in the southern North Sea. Photo taken by Thomas Mastalerczyk (Germany) - Nature

This picture was taken after rain on the dune. Photo taken by Lazar Kaufman (Israel) - Nature

I took this photograph at 5:30am on June 3,2003. It was from my dock -- and it is Moose Pond in Bridgton, Maine. This is my favorite spot in the whole world. Photo taken by Alyce Clifford (United States) - Nature

This is my Cairn Terrier, Baxter -- and his first snow season in Ohio. I used the "action setting" (which should be named - "puppy setting" :)) on my KODAK DX6490 to capture this shot. I just got the camera in December and I LOVE IT. This photograph was taken in our yard a few days after I got it - not much of a learning curve with this great camera. Photo taken by Kathy Baringer (United States) - Animals/Pets

A modeled architecture -- molded in the superlative way to recall the curves of the female figure. I took the picture last August at the British Museum. Photo taken by Luca Pellanda (Italy) - Travel/Vacation

The day before we set up a medical clinic in this building, we came to scout out the facilities: two concrete rooms. But the light in the rooms was magical! Just outside the door to the right, there was total bedlam - a noisy festival, music, dancing, people vying to get into the room where I sat - but inside I caught this serene moment: three generations of Wolof women in Mbaakhe, Senegal, West Africa. The picture was taken with a KODAK DC 4800. Photo taken by Vera I. Sytch (United States) - People/Family/Friends

As my husband was driving through African Ilon Safari in Canada, he looked in his side mirror and this ostrich was chasing us. He was clearly angry about something. He must have thought we cut him off :) Photo taken by Sue Katz (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is one of my favorite pictures, because I love close-ups, and I think this one turned out well :-) It was taken on a very cloudy day, and I think it added softness to the picture. Photo taken by Amy Vanlue (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I was looking for more flowers than I had in my back yard, so I bought a pot of mums at the store. This picture was taken with my Kodak LS443, and two stacked macro lenses. Photo taken by Rhonda K. Elpers (United States) - Nature

I love the challenge of capturing these beautiful birds in flight. It's easier on a windy day. Photo taken by Terry Cervi (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture was taken for my photography class at Martin County High School. I used a Canon Rebel EOS 2000, and Kodak TMAX 400 B/W film. It's one of my favorites and is of our Dean jumping over a puddle as it rained. The photo has not been edited or altered on a computer. Photo taken by Ryan Cooper (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This photo was taken during a trip to Norway. The time was 6 a.m., and the colors were just wonderful... Photo taken by Moti Goldman (Belgium) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken in Ukraine, winter 1985. Soon after it was taken I had quite the adventure. I found myself waist deep in freezing water! Despite this, the shot was worth it as it proved to be one of the most accomplished pictures in my collection. Photo taken by Alexander Stepanov (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

I took this photo at the Belgrade Zoo, in Serbia. I used Kodak bw c-41 film. I just love this smile! Photo taken by Ivan Sebalj (Bosnia & Herzegovina) - Animals/Pets

This picture is special to me because it's of my precious baby girl... I was happy with how the picture turned out and that it looked so natural. Photo taken by Lee Chee Chew (Singapore) - People/Family/Friends

This is Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada, and where Swiss Air Flight 111 crashed into the water killing all aboard. I was serving in the Army at that time, and was involved in the cleanup. This picture is special to me because this was the first time I visited here since that time in my life, and since I took up photography. I took this picture in February 2003, and the wind coming right off of the water was a bone chilling -42c, and it made it very hard to breath. I just wanted to remember this beautiful place as I shot it here in this sunset! Photo taken by Terry McCully (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

I wanted to capture the mystery and beauty of this little-known New York City park. Photo taken by Richard Cicale (United States) - Artistic/Creative

These mills were so lovely with the last light of the days, the diagonal lines and the fresh snow. Photo taken by Mariette Geest (Netherlands) - Nature

My Godson came to visit over the hollidays, and we took him to Washington, DC on the subway. This picture reflects how thrilled and amazed he was looking out the window. Photo taken by Jackie Abbott (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I love watching the hummingbirds at the feeder outside my patio door. They, however, are difficult to catch on film. So, I decided to try to get pictures of some of the creatures that raid the feeder. The lizards are there often, using their long tongues to drink from the holes. This one was very cooperative, allowing me to take several close-ups with my Kodak LS443 before jumping from the feeder to the house and scurrying off into the bushes. The picture was taken in July, 2003. Photo taken by Teri R. Foster (United States) - Animals/Pets

Esta foto fue tomada en la sierra de Sevilla (España). La calma que reinaba solo era interrumpida por los patos y Juanito. ~~In English~~ This photo was taken in the mountain range of Seville (Spain). Calm reigned -- only to be interrupted by the ducks, and Juanito. Photo taken by Juan L. Cala (Spain) - Artistic/Creative

This image was taken at about 10:45 p.m. I waited six months for the oppertunity to capture the image. I knew the tree was perfect, because when it would rain, the light next to it would light up the whole tree. All I needed was an ice storm. Then one day, I got what I was waiting for. Photo taken by Fred Totten (United States) - Nature