I am relatively new to the state of Washington. I am captivated by the beauty of the state and of this mountain. The Mt. Rainier National park is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. This shot was taken on 5/4/2008 with the following settings and equipment: Camera: Nikon D300 Lens: Nikkor 28-70 f2.8 IF-ESED Lens Focal Length: 50mm F Stop: f/14 Shutter: 1/200 On Tripod ISO: 200 Post Production was done in CS3 and included: Levels Curves Contrast Brightness Unsharpen Mask B&W Conversion (w/ Red Filter) Little Dodge and Burn Photo taken by David Bowden (Estados Unidos) - Nature

The Cub Scouts made these heads for a local parade. This is them being silly with them afterwards. Photo taken by Sheila Rodriguez (Estados Unidos) - Humor

This was taken last weekend at Huntley Meadows Park in Fairfax County, VA. The fall colors were at their peak and it was just a beautiful sight! It's nature at it's artistic best. Photo taken by Susan Rosin (Estados Unidos) - Nature

My daughter, Maria and brother Dominic. :) Photo taken by Emily Bem (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

This photo was taken in Monument Valley in October 2007. I believe that this particular area on the Utah/Arizona border is one of the most scenic places to visit in the Southwest. I feel I have captured its beauty and colorful scenery in this picture, which is a favorite of mine. Photo taken by Dorothy F. Valenti (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

This is my oldest son. I love his natural relaxed look here. Photo taken by Denise Snyder (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Autumn display of foliage and a winding fence along the river's edge. Photo taken by Jessica Jenney (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

This aboriginal dancer is a typical dancer of Central Australia. I am from Holland and have lived in Alice Springs (Central Australia) for two years now. This man showed a ritual dance to honour the land we live in, walk on, and feed ourselves from. The blurriness adds to the mystique of the character, I think. EXIF details: unsure, handheld in darkness. Postprocessing: PS CS2, burn and sharpen Photo taken by Joyce van Dijk (Australia) - People/Family/Friends

Fall is my favorite season of the year! I especially love all the colors it brings--oranges of pumpkins and the golds and reds of Indian corn; reflected also in the beautiful changes in colors of leaves on trees. I had bought the small, minature pumpkin in the foreground and Indian corn in the background for a home decoration from a local supermarket. I think the photo conveys the nature of the fall season perfectly! Photo taken by Susan Rosin (Estados Unidos) - Nature

Image taken at sept 08 Reno NV Balloon Races. It is special because it is such a fantastic event to see, all of these colorful balloons in one place. One is able to walk amongst them as they get ready to lift off. It is truly a special event that is free to everyone Photo taken by Justin Baer (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events

A father and son moment. 2 year old Cale is fishing with his father. This picture was taken in late June on our pond. Photo taken by Kori Braun (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Watching this Osprey grow up and standing on this dead tree about 200 yards away from it nest is like when a young child grows up and leave's home. Touches the heart but make's you proud. Florida 08. Photo taken by Bill Foxworthy (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This is a member of the Volunteer Tremonton Utah Fire Department at work. Bless those that give of their own to be part of something so important. Photo taken by Vicki Day (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I just love the colours of Fall... Photo taken by Emily Bem (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

My wife and I went down to the beach on a hot summer day. I turned around and clicked a couple of shots of this lady riding along the waves at sunset. Didn't think to much about it. When I got home I couldn't believe what I had. Photo taken by Joe Garry (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I like the closeness of the mother and child. It reminds me of human behavior Photo taken by John Zimmerman (Canadá) - Animals/Pets

My three year old Allie. :-) Photo taken by Tressie Davis (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

It isn't fall in albuquerque until you go to the Balloon Festia. Photo taken by Shannon Linse (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events

This was shot in Aug. 08 in Jaipur. The architectural beauty and unique structure attracted me to shoot it. Hawa Mahal is a Rajput style of Architecture and literally means Palace of Winds. This honeycombed building was originally built to fascilitate the women of Royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city. It is fifty-foot high thin shield less than a foot thickness. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Photo taken by Mukesh Srivastava (India) - Travel/Vacation

This was taken of one of our children in our child care when he climbed up on a pile of hay bales in a pumpkin patch. Photo taken by Gary Thurber (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

It is my son holding the apple and my husband at the other side with a watering can. I took the picture in our back garden February 2006. Nature gives us these lovely fruit. Photo taken by Patricia Ronan (Irlanda) - Nature

While spending our 30th wedding anniversary in New York City (our first time there), we were waiting in line for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. There were several street performers. One fellow was playing his violin and I notice his wonderful hands. He was kind enough to let me take some photos. They were well worn. I thought I could tell that story best in a close up. Photo taken by Kevin Hedquist (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

Sunsets always seem to be more colorful at the beach. This shot was taken on Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (Estados Unidos) - Nature

Senior night at our small town school. All the seniors walked out as "captains". Their adrenalin pulled off a win for the night. Photo taken by Nova Hughes (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative