Nature photography is a labour of love. It requires patience, determination and lots of luck. How could you ever convince nine timid little Meerkats on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, to obediently stand together in a group, on a small mound and then have one turn to look directly at the camera. A one in a million shot. Photo taken by Ralph Thompson (Canadá) - Nature

This was the first time our pup had played on ice. What a delight to watch her! Taken in December 2006 on our pond, Kingsville, OH. Photo taken by Joy Cobb (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

A picture of one of my Grandson's. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

This was taken on the soccer field at the old YMCA near my home. There are two feet of snow on the ground, the day after the second blizzard rolled through the Denver area just after Christmas. Photo taken by Rebecca Lehmann (Estados Unidos) - Nature

My 8 year old daughter Jacelynn sitting there bored. I desaturated the colors and brought back just a touch of color. "Oh to be a kid again and BORED!" Taken in Moscow, PA, 2006. Photo taken by Michelle Lee jenkins (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

This is a portrait of my Great Dane Dozer and my Basset hound Flash. They are inseparable friends and rarely sit still long enough to let me take their pictures. This was taken at a local school, natural light. I removed the background and color to highlight their expressions. Photo taken by D. Byron Williams II (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

A local seagull that I was feeding last winter. Photo taken by Pat Abbott (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

On a usual cold Canada day in March, my girl friend Jenny and I went for a walk on a lakeside in Pickering. God shredded me a light for this picture, and I quickly took the shot and could not wait for the kisses. Believe it or not, that was our first kiss which I'll remember forever. Photo taken by Jackie Chong (Canadá) - People/Family/Friends

Taken January 06 at Winterdance Dog Sled Derby, Haliburton, ON, Canada. These creatures love to run ! Photo taken by Lyn Winans (Canadá) - Animals/Pets

January 2007 - Thousands of Jerusalem residents came to pay last respects to mythological former Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kolek at the Safra Municipal Square in Jerusalem. This woman found it difficult to express her grief. Photo taken by Nir Alon (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

I took three standing pictures and manually assembled in Photoshop to create this Panorama. Photo taken by Tony Andersson (Suecia) - Travel/Vacation

Infant Drew held by his very supportive father. Photo taken by Christopher Davis (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Just a bit of fun with fruit. Photo taken by Cathy Barrows (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

The man looks like somebody that's ready to give up -- tired of the hard work and life problems. Location: Istanbul/Turkey Photo taken by Ahmed Hadrovic (Türkiye) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture of a beautiful Lorikeet parrot at a local zoo. They are found in northeast Australia. Photo taken by Floyd Smith (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This sweet cat lives at a garden center that I visit often. He is always happy to take a picture. Taken in Saratoga Springs, NY in October. Photo taken by Virginia Leone (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

My cousin and her best friend. A very special photo for me. Photo taken by Susannah Benjamin (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

With the blood rushing to "their" heads. :) Photo taken by Jessica Hughes (Estados Unidos) - Humor

This shows a lot about school life. Photo taken by Susannah Benjamin (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

My boy got the giggles while I was snapping a few pics of his sister!:) Photo taken by Jessica McCollam (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

My favorite fruit! I sure wish I could grow them where I live. Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (Estados Unidos) - Nature

It made me laugh when my friends posed like this on there own. It brings a smile to my face everytime I see it. Reminds me of a melodrama! Photo taken by She-She Killough (Estados Unidos) - Humor

This photogenic frog lives in big flower pot in a small village (Liman) in the Galilee. The frog posed very patiently for several minutes and then jumped back and vanished in the deep of the pot. Photo taken by Gil Gazit (Israel) - Animals/Pets

A picture of my best friends daughter. I was so priviledged to be able to capture the beauty and innocence of her child. Photo taken by Jody Dingle (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends