While walking around Williamsburg, Brooklyn the day after Hurricane Sandy hit New York, I stumbled upon this woman gazing wearily at the darkened Manhattan skyline. For once, the city that never sleeps was without power - a very surreal and uneasy sight for everyone that lives here. Photo taken by Mihai Coman (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

Just before Christmas in a thick fog the silence and the solitary stand of pines was magical. Photo taken by Barbara Socor (Estados Unidos) - Nature

This was taken early in the morning in the middle of winter, the sun was shining and the frost was sparkling. Photo taken by Anne McCallum (Australia) - Nature

At the San Bernadino rodeo they held a Challenge Kid event and the joy was evident in his face Photo taken by steven shpall (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Tai Shing Stream is one of the nature streams in HK, it origins from the highest HK mountain 'Tai Mo Shan' into Shing Mum Reservoir. It always shows its specific natural look which I love. Photo taken by Matthew Chin (Hong Kong SAR China) - Nature

Taken during the golden hour, in Brooklyn Bridge Park in the first week of summer, loooking into manhattan. I just love this area of Broooklyn, NY, I never get tired of the view and it's a great place to visit if your ever in NYC Photo taken by Johnny W. Lam (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

This picture represents a candid, off-guard moment that shows the human face behind the City of Lights. This photo was taken in Paris on October 12, 2012. To me this photo retains the glamorous look of Paris while revealing the everyday life of those who call it home. Photo taken by Nathan William Meyer (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

taken in my backyard in LA ,October Photo taken by Tom Kral (Estados Unidos) - Nature

I visited the Mill at the onset of the Superstorm/Hurricane Sandy that came thru our area. It had started to snow on the Blue Ridge and everywhere but the mill was covered in Snow. Photo taken by Mary L Pawlowski (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

This is a picture of my horse Bucky. He was a Valentines Day gift from my fiance. He always wants to be as close to you as possible because he knows that he will get some love after. Photo taken by Kaitlyn Lovingood (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This pic was taken the morning after the snowstorm that hit NY immediately following Hurricane Sandy. It was taken in Tudor City Park in Manhattan. Even though behind the scenes there were alot of downed trees (even in this park), I love that you can still find a beautiful spot within all the devastation and find the beauty in nature, not just the destruction. This was a serene moment before going to work. I work across the street from this park. Photo taken by Dawn Russell (Estados Unidos) - Nature

Taken in Texas on 10/28/2012. Living not too far from the Live Music Capital of the World, music is an important part of my life. Photo taken by Eric Salazar (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

These pugs think it would make the best Thanksgiving ever, if someone would accidently drop the turkey. Photo taken by Aaron Thompson (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This is my daughter, with her husband, Jonathon, my 2 yr. old grandson, Garrett and my soon-to-be grandaughter! Photo taken by Sarah Nelson (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture while hiking with my family. It was taken on September 3, 2012 outside of Eugene, Oregon. It relates to the theme I chose, because its a picture of a tree that to me represents evergiving life. Not only does trees provide oxygen for us to breath. But it provides shelter, food, and tools that we have used since the dawn of mankind. Photo taken by Amanda Bowden (Estados Unidos) - Nature

We were at the cottage in Huntsville Ontario,and were going to hike in Algonquin Park and we see this big beautiful moose on the side of the road.This was taken in July. Photo taken by Marie Larochelle (Canadá) - Animals/Pets

Took a dried hollow leaf and placed it on top of polyester fiber and lighted it by a bulb from behind. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistán) - Artistic/Creative

my moments of feelings Photo taken by gyatso (India) - People/Family/Friends

A forty foot statue on treasure island in the SF bay at sunset with the SF city skyline in the backround Photo taken by steven shpall (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

One of my favorite morning rituals is to visit my equine friends in the pasture. Our greeting always begins with a "who has an apple" dance. Photo taken by Sam Tallman (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

I shot this image in Colorado last year in Autumn. This little cabin tucked away in these beautiful golden Aspen trees will forever mean Fall to me. Photo taken by Lynn Human (Estados Unidos) - Nature

it is my oldest son doing a salute. it was taken at our local park. . Photo taken by amber stone (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Taken at the Viet Nam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, DC. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

This picture is special because these are my 2 cats, who are brother and sister. They were NOT POSED like this, it was completely natural. They were sleeping in the shape of a yin-yang in my living room. Photo taken by Nicole Abel (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets