Happy Halloween! Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Dinamarca) - Holidays/Events

This is a combination of two images, the girl standing in front of the Victorian house layered with reduced opacity over a shot of just the house from the same perspective. This is one of two ghostly creations I prepared for use on a poster advertising our school's fall play, "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. Photo taken by Nikki McDonald (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

There is nothing more precious than little boys at t-ball games. Photo taken by Amy Kamholz (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Picture taken: Carrboro, North Carolina. January 2009. Photo taken by Dave Mello (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Myanmar, or Burma, is a land of stark contrasts. An oppressive military junta rules over the land with an iron fist so tight that even its? population was denied Western aid after the recent cyclone Nargis. After the catastrophe, 130,000-plus bodies were counted and thousands more were made homeless. Much of the population of this nation scrapes by on meager means as fathers and mothers struggle to support families. Despite these hardships, many find their solace in religion. Buddhism is prevalent here and monks are revered throughout. They are not only a source of calm in a turbulent ocean but are a political force to be reckoned with as witnessed by recent uprisings. These 2007 clashes tested the patience of the ruling military junta. Here, a young novice poses for me in the streets of Mandalay. Photo taken by Steven Greaves (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Leaves decaying in January provide an interesting study in colour and texture. Co.Kerry, Ireland.2009. Photo taken by Mark Westlake (Irlanda) - Nature

I took this while vatationing in Cape May NJ in 2006 to print to use in our twin daughters room. We purcahsed two ducks and thought it would be fun to show the whole family. Photo taken by Joe Bartiromo (Estados Unidos) - Humor

Photo of a burning match in a smoke on a black background. Photo taken by Andrey Armyagov (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

Liked the patterns of this shot done in November 2007 in Greensboro, NC. Liked how the light and angle of the sun changed it into something completely abstract. Photo taken by Tom Gillespie (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

I used to work for a steel company that had their own shop. I had many wonderful pictures during my time there. Photo taken by Stef Jordan (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

This is a portrait of my wife lit with an off-camera flash through a shoot-through umbrella with a dark curtain as background. Photo taken by David Apeji (Nigeria) - People/Family/Friends

Mizen Head Ireland 2008 south of Ireland is gorgeous and photogenic. Photo taken by Glenn Losack (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This often photographed cypress tree clings tenaciously to a rocky outcropping on 17-Mile Drive near Pebble Beach, California. I was in California on vacation when I took the picture and the day was rainy, cold and misty. I really wanted a souvenir photo so despite its poor quality, I decided to play with it in a digital editing program and was pleased to see a silhouette emerge when I adjusted the levels. I can't imagine being more pleased with a full color version. Photo taken by Nikki McDonald (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

Photos of my son just the good features Photo taken by steven shpall (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

This was taken during a photo session a few months ago. He just wouldn't smile for anything. Cupcakes ... no. His trains ... nope. Peek-a-boo ... nothing. Then I asked his Mom to put on this old vintage dress I'd found in a local thrift shop. She threw the skirt over his head and ... bingo! It's my favorite shot of the year. And it proves that sometimes all a kid wants is, well ... Mom. Photo taken by Precious Memories by Kate (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

One of the new baby zebras at the Phoenx Zoo. Photo taken by sue Cullumber (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

My beautiful daughter in the fall leaves.. Photo taken by Elizabeth Pellette (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Another popular landmark in NYC the Empire state building, I like how its lights cut through the fog in this, probably oneof my favorite shots of this building Taken early Novemeber 2008 Photo taken by JJ Richards (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

My daughter Brooke on her 4th birthday. Taken in Ybor City. Photo taken by Laurel Riffey (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

An original (and fatiguing) way to carry merchandise Photo taken by Fabrizio Massimo Ferrara (Italia) - People/Family/Friends

The fact that two plastic dolls can convey emotion at all is exciting to me. I took this in the back room of my workplace for a local art collectives annual exhibition in November. Photo taken by Eric Denton (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

It's currently a hard time on everyone. There are times when people feel like there's no way out, or that they're continuing to fall down a black pit. We need to remember that it's going to be alright, and it will soon pass. This picture was taken over the summer on a waverunner. I hope it's a piece of artwork that people can put thought into. Photo taken by M.L.E. (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

Philadelphia cityscape on the Delaware River taken from the Camden, New Jersey Waterwalk. Photo taken by Robert Mann (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by fruchart an-maria (Francia) - People/Family/Friends