The picture was taken at home one morning while drinking coffee. Photo taken by Ruth Stringer (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

Enjoy this photo of a Dutch mill in the fog. Photo taken by Els Bax (Pays-Bas) - Nature

Lady Liberty represents the chance we have to make our hopes and dreams a reality. To be able to live in a land where, if we put our mind to it, we can accomplish anything. No matter what our nation becomes, this monument represents what it should, and hopefully always will stand for: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Photo taken by Marshal Foster (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

Taken one early foggy morning in Islamabad, Pakistan. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Travel/Vacation

Taken with B&W film in Slavonia, a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia. Photo taken by Petar Strmecki (Croatie) - Artistic/Creative

Editor's Note: Please enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from Poland. Photo taken by Damian Parlicki (Pologne) - Animals/Pets

I like the contrast of snow with the red rocks. This photo was taken at sunset in Arches National Park, Utah. Fresh-fallen snow covered the La Sal Mountains as the sun descended over red rock country. Photo taken by Michael Blanchette (États-Unis) - Nature

My wife and I were on a 16-day cruise around the coast of South America. We'd never seen penguins in their natural environment before. These guys live on Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands. The fuzzy ones in the background are young and haven't earned their tuxedos yet. Best memory of the trip...meeting the penguins. Photo taken by Scott J. Bohnsack (États-Unis) - Travel/Vacation

Editor's Note: Please enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from the Netherlands. Photo taken by Jos Hebben (Pays-Bas) - Nature

The bones of these dead trees are a reminder of the erosion happening on the coastline. Their skeletons seem to be guarding the shore. Photo taken by Donna Eaton (États-Unis) - Nature

While traveling through Vietnam, I visited a number of homes. This gentleman was laboring over a pile of Cashews. He was using an Exacto knife blade to scrape the skins of of the nut. Later, he will turn it for a profit of $1 USD per Kilo. Photo taken by Andy Pastotnik (États-Unis) - People/Family/Friends

Editor's Note: Please enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from the Netherlands. Photo taken by Carla Versteege (Pays-Bas) - Animals/Pets

My amazing little granddaughter... Caught in a day dream. Photo taken by Alexis Yobbagy (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

On top of a mountain in Vancouver, I captured this playful moment of a highly misunderstood animal. These playful Grizzly bears showed their natural, softer and comical side. Photo taken by TL Macdonald (Canada) - Nature

Thia WAS Taken at Lalibela, Ethiopia ON Christmas Day (January 7). Pilgrims walked for days to be here for the Christmas blessing. Photo taken by D. Glen Miller (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

While at Disneyland, I was trying to photograph the fireworks in a way that I hadn't seen previously, and the old time clock was interesting. The flash lit the clock and the fireworks lighting took care of themselves. Photo taken by Carl Schwanbeck (États-Unis) - Travel/Vacation

I work nights and I'm always driving through Times Square at night. I just love taking pictures of the lights. Photo taken by Ray Lopez (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

This photo was taken in March 2010 during a competition at Mt. Rose, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. It's four pictures in one. Photo taken by Maria Coulson (États-Unis) - People/Family/Friends

Special ambiance on a winterday in Januari 2009 Photo taken by Math Gossens (Pays-Bas) - Nature

I was photographing my new little grandson in this crocheted hat when he appeared to give us the "Bronx Cheer" ! Photo taken by Agnes M. Fegan (États-Unis) - People/Family/Friends

It was 20 degrees below zero when this photo was taken on a remote gravel road in Unity Oregon while rounding up stray sheep. These dogs are my life line. Photo taken by Ronald B. Folck (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

This is my only grand child and he is very special to me [nanny] and his pa. I love photography and nothing is better than to take photos of my family. Photo taken by Wanda Bailey (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

Ho Ho Ho! It's that time of year. Photo taken by John Zimmerman (Canada) - Holidays/Events

A jolly laugh was the intent of this picture. Our frizzled Cochin chicken "Fancy" felt right at home in this nest of jingle bells. Merry Christmas to all. Photo taken by Jodi Esplin (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets