I shot this picture in my back yard. I love insect pictures ;-) Photo taken by Stefanescu Andrei (Roumanie) - Nature

I took this picture of my daughter at a pottery class my son was taking. She stood against this green wall and just looked at me with a pensive stare. The green wall and her eyes made a good picture. She always takes good pictures when she is just thinking and staring. Photo taken by Wilson Velez (États-Unis) - People/Family/Friends

This picture (Art Lover) is special to me because it shows that even the dog could appreciate artwork. I took this candid shoot in the Sacre Coeur area of Paris. If you look close, you can see that the dog is actually staring at the cat prints in the shop. Photo taken by Abdul Kadir Audah (Allemagne) - Humor

This picture was taken along the Cacela Beach, Algarve - Portugal Photo taken by Claudia Fernandes (Portugal) - Travel/Vacation

My godson decided to find all the balls and hide them from the other kids. When he saw me he made sure I wouldn't say anything... Photo taken by Luis & Natalia Escobar (États-Unis) - Humor

Here is the Grand Prize camera phone photo from the Share-A-Smile Contest, sponsored by Cingular Wireless and KODAK Mobile Service. Congratulations to Jerry Lynn Taylor of Bogalusa, Louisiana, for sharing her Winning Smile! Photo taken by Jerry Lynn Taylor (États-Unis) - People/Family/Friends

Being always around (and often underfoot), my cats are among my most frequent models. All three are highly photogenic, and most cooperative, often striking elegant or amusing poses for the camera. Photo taken by Mary-Ella Keith (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

The spirit of the new Vietnam is seen everywhere in the faces of entrepreneurial workers making a living in the private cash economy, such as this woman who ferries both locals and tourists on the Mekong River. Photo taken by Alan Tobey (États-Unis) - Travel/Vacation

The colorful Florida "Plumbago" blooms, and provides a refreshing vision on a hot summer day! Photo taken by Peter Anderson (États-Unis) - Nature

I was on vacation in Venice this past January, and this was our first day. We got on the vaporetto, which is kind of a cross town bus Venice-style, and as soon as we took off this dense fog rolled in. I thought the fog created an incredible sense of depth, and I moved to the front of the boat and starting taking pictures. This is one of my favorites from that vaporetto ride. Photo taken by Steven Rosen (États-Unis) - Travel/Vacation

I took this photo while I was visiting Palm Springs, California. These wind-mills in the sunset looked surreal. The sounds that they made, made me think I was on a different planet. Photo taken by Gunther Allen (États-Unis) - Travel/Vacation

Do you ever wonder what would happen if you tried to hold a race with two year olds? Lets just say it can take longer than you would expect. This was taken in July 2004 at our local "Fun Run." My little boy and his buddy were "racing" in the two and under group. Everyone is a winner in this race. Photo taken by Janice Forrest (États-Unis) - People/Family/Friends

"Athletes of the world, welcome to Athens." With those words the Opening Ceremonies of the 28th Olympiad began. The pagentry and spectacle celebrated the history of Greece, a history which includes the origin of the Olympic Games around 776 B.C. Athletes from 202 nations marched into Olympic Stadium to the cheers of a nation who worked very hard to bring these Games to life. Photo taken by Ron Wyatt (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

The Men's Cycling Road Race wound its way through the streets of Athens today. The Parthenon, atop the Acropolis, provided an incredible backdrop. Italian Paolo Bettini took the gold. Photo taken by John McDermott (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

In fencing, an Olympic sport since 1896, the Men's Individual Sabre gold medal match was won by Aldo Montano of Italy. The silver went to Zsolt Nemcsik of Hungary. Photo taken by Ron Wyatt (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Australian Ian Thorpe wins gold in the Men's 200m Freestyle. Pieter van den Hoogenband, reaching to congratulate him won the bronze. Photo taken by Rob Tringali (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Archery warm-ups in Panathinaiko Stadium. Built at the end of the fourth century B.C. it went through extensive renovation in the 1890's to host the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. This stadium is will also host the finish of the Marathon Photo taken by John McDermott (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

The Men's and Women's Shot Put events were held at the ancient stadium in Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. The Sacred Altis, start of the Olympic Torch relay, overlooks this ancient stadium. The theme of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games is, appropriately; "Welcome Home." Photo taken by Michael Steele/Getty Images (Grèce) - Travel/Vacation

Michal Martikan, of Slovakia, navigates the course during the Men's Kayak C-1 Single's event. The sport reached the Olympic Games in 1924. Almost half a century later, in Munich in 1972, canoe/kayak branched out into the dramatic whitewater version, the slalom. Slalom events, involving men's K1, C1 and C2 and women's K1(denoting one or two paddlers in a canoe or kayak), require the paddlers to negotiate 20 to 25 gates in turbulent water over a 300-meter course. Photo taken by Michael Steele/Getty Images (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Table Tennis can be referred to around the globe as; Gossima, Whiff-Whaff, Flim-Flam, and Ping-Pong. It has been an Olympic sport since 1988. Pictured is Hyang Mi Kim of Korea as she serves during the Women's Singles Table Tennis quarter finals. Photo taken by Robert Laberge (Grèce) - People/Family/Friends

Takayo Kondo of Japan catches some air in the Women's Pole Vault Qualifying Round. The women's pole vault and hammer throw debuted at the Sydney 2000 Games. Photo taken by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Australia set an Olympic and World Record in Men's Team Pursuit Cycling. Cycling at the Olympics features three exciting disciplines; road, track and mountain biking. The track is called a velodrome. In the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) it is housed in an architecturally spectacular structure. Photo taken by John McDermott (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Justin Gatlin of the USA edges Francis Obikwelu of Portugal and fellow countryman Maurice Greene to win Olympic Gold in the Men's 100 Meter Sprint Final. Photo taken by Alexander Hassenstein (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Equestrian is the only Olympic sport where man and animal are established team-mates. A horse and rider work together for years to hone feats of grace, daring, agility and speed. Pictured is Ludger Beerbaum of Germany competing in the individual show jumping event at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre Jumping Arena. Photo taken by Al Bello/Getty Images (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

Fani Halkia of Greece crosses the finish line in first place in the Women's 400 Metre Hurdle Final. The crowd in Olympic Stadium erupted showing their appreciation and pride as hosts of these Olympic Games. Photo taken by Stuart Hannagan/Getty (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

Gabriel Mercedes (left) of Domincan Republic and Oscar Francisco Salazar of Mexico compete in the Men's under 58 kg Taekwondo preliminary match. Contests are scored by awarding a point for each legitimate blow and deducting a point for each penalty. It has been an Olympic sport since 2000. Photo taken by Shaun Botterill / Getty (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

USA's Rachelle Kunkle shows form in the Women's 3 meter Springboard Competition. Competitors perform a series of dives and are awarded points up to 10, depending upon their elegance and skill. The points are then adjusted for the degree of difficulty. Photo taken by John McDermott (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

Argentina and Paraguay squared off in the Men's Football (Soccer) Final. Argentina claimed the gold in a hard fought contest with a 1-0 victory. In 1900, football became one of the first team sports included in the Olympic Games. Photo taken by John McDermott (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Katrine Fruelund of Denmark leaps to take a shot at goal in the Women's Handball gold medal match against Korea. Handball is played in an indoor court between two teams, of seven players each. The players objective is, by only using their hands, to put the ball into the goal post of the opposing team. Photo taken by Jonathan Ferrey (Grèce) - Holidays/Events

Fireworks light the sky during the Closing Ceremony of the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games. The President of the Athens Organizing Committee said; "Tonight, the Olympic Flame will cease to burn in Athens, but will continue to warm our hearts." Thank you Athens! Thank you Greece! Photo taken by Stuart Hannagan / Getty (Grèce) - Holidays/Events