This picture was taken in my garden. These innocent little creatures always brighten my day when I find them among the blooms. Photo taken by Dora Meeks (Estados Unidos) - Nature

No flash, a tiny bit of cropping, and behold a picture that looks like an old master oil painting. The picture was taken at a spring dance recital in Buffalo, NY. Photo taken by Joe Verrastro (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

This picture was from the very first set of pictures I took with my new camera. It was taken at the grand opening of the Radisson Hotel in Morgantown, West Virginia. Photo taken by Loren Greene (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events

I saw this giant flag flying high in a California bank parking lot and was inspired to take this close up shot of it. I'm in the military and everytime I see a flag I think of all of my fallen comrades. Photo taken by Bobbie Davis (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

I couldn't resist his cute eyes and wild hair. Photo taken by Jessica Hughes (Estados Unidos) - Humor

Chicago does many things to make downtown attractive in the winter. Weekly fireworks is one of them. My family spends a weekend downtown every January or February and it is always a special time. The photo was taken by the Chicago River near Michigan Avenue. The Wrigley Building is in the background. Photo taken by Steve Pearce (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

This little Joaninha (ladybug) caught my attention as I was setting up to shoot lilies. Photo taken by Ron Beam (Brasil) - Nature

My handsome little nephew, Jacob. Photo taken by David S. April (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

These cows were just waiting to get their picture taken, it seemed like they were posing. So I had to take their picture. The photo was taken on a farm in upstate NY. (Monticello). I thought these cows were special because they kept following me around, till I finally took their picture. Photo taken by Dean McManus (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This is a picture of a very special little girl in my life. As you can see she is always eager to give those special little gifts that as priceless. Photo taken by Juanice Harris (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was taken in Tampa, Florida, in January '05. I think it captures the essence of the beach my parents remember. Cars cruising by... Photo taken by Tracy Moore (Estados Unidos) - Travel/Vacation

An Ethiopian priest immeresed in prayer, Jerusalem, Israel. Photo taken by Michal Yehezkel (Israel) - People/Family/Friends

The photographer Emily caught my daughter jumping with excitement after my wedding. She could not stay still! It was in Corpus Christi, TX in April, 2005. Photo taken by Emily Messer (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events

Victory Park, St. Petersburg, Russia. Photo taken by Christopher Hearn (Estados Unidos) - Artistic/Creative

I think it's a great shot of our kids ready for their first t-ball game. In front of our house. May 2005. They are sister and brother on the same team. Photo taken by Carol Winiarski (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

Everytime I go to my local zoo here in Little Rock, I watch this little guy swiw to the top of his aquarium. He usually doesn't give me much time to shoot any photos before he ducts down back into the water. This time it was like he stopped and let me capture this. It was in low light conditions and I had to hand hold my camera, but I was really pleased with how this turned out. I hope you enjoy... Photo taken by Brian Townsend (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

This is my son, photographed by my husband, while swimming in the pool at a resort in Punta Cana DR. This photo always brings a smile to the face of the person who sees it. Photo taken by Daryl Burd (Canadá) - People/Family/Friends

I went to the zoo one day -- and got this shot as a nice bonus as the Cardinal flew onto a wire fence near an enclosure. Photo taken by David S. April (Estados Unidos) - Animals/Pets

My father recently died, and I have a box of memories that include an old B&W photo I took in 1965, and many souveniers from his years of involvement with the American Olympic Team. I thought this made a nice tribute to him. Photo taken by Rob Bishop (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I took this shot while on vacation in Panama City, Florida with my daughter and her family. It had rained most of the day, and then the sun came out late that afternoon. When I saw the posistion of the sun, I thought "silhouette". I asked my son-in-law to toss his 2 year old daughter into the air and catch her -- and I got this one on the third attempt. When I showed the photo to my son-in-law, he said, with tears in his eyes, "it looks like I'm catching my Angel that God sent me from Heaven." Photo taken by Sherry Hamilton (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I took this shot in Covent Garden in London. This guy and his friend were singing the blues on a superb sunny afternoon, and I just couldn't resist to capture the moment! Photo taken by Pascale Rodot (Reino Unido) - People/Family/Friends

This kitty-cat is white like snow - everybody must love it... Photo taken by Ondra Krist (Czechia) - Animals/Pets

I was learning to take panning shots of bicyclists which often ride down on this steep road in La Jolla -- when this girl appeared at an unbelievable speed, and in this very unusual stance. I was lucky that one of my 3 shots of her I took in a continuous mode came out pretty sharp. Photo taken by Lev Tsimring (Estados Unidos) - People/Family/Friends

I was standing behind this veteran last year at our community Memorial Day program. She came to attention when 'Taps' was played and I captured this shot. Photo taken by Ron Case (Estados Unidos) - Holidays/Events