The photo was taken in Heidelberg, Germany. I like the bright colours of the photo and the way the duck turned its head to look at me. Photo taken by Guido A. Paliot Jr. (Allemagne) - Animals/Pets

This is a typical November scene for the part of Austria where I live in. The fog was drizzling from the trees, and I had to be careful not to get the camera electronics wet. I chose this angle to lead the eye towards the light of a new (and perhaps brighter) day. Photo taken by Wolfgang Dolak (Autriche) - Nature

You don't catch birds using a mirror every day - especially with such a funny expression! That's what makes this picture special to me. It was taken in April 2004, using a digital camera with Aperture f/4, Shutter 1/250, and ISO 100. Photo taken by Jean Spector (Israël) - Animals/Pets

False -- just a picture of a woman looking out the window. :-) Photo taken by Ermanno Radice (Italie) - Artistic/Creative

I saw the light coming in the window. The teacups made a beautiful shadow. Photo taken by Heather Jacks (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

My family went to the circus and we saw this clown who seemed to be sad & tired! Photo taken by Fred J. Maurer (États-Unis) - Humor

This is a picture of my husband -- out on a winters walk. It was taken in Germany near Gummersbach, my hometown. I think I captured the beauty of nature in this season, but also a moment of solitude and sense of loneliness. Photo taken by Ilona Wellmann (Allemagne) - Nature

Reflections of stained glass on hand bells at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Many thanks to Matt Siverd for the idea. Photo taken by Robert Mann (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

Carnival en Brasil is amazing. This picture is just one of the many moments -- but most of them are in my heart... Photo taken by Maria Zerihoun (Suède) - Holidays/Events

Maggie goes everywhere with me, but usually encroaches on my landscape scenes. On this cold winter day, she felt like a queen because I wanted her in my photo. This image was captured near Blue River, Colorado on November 24, 2004. Maggie is a best friend and would wait forever by the river for my return. Photo taken by Richard H. Hahn (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

This was an instant while visiting "Caminito" street in the city of Buenos Aires this past November. Even though it was a rainy day, these artists are dancing tango in the street. Photo taken by Veronica Kaschirin (Argentine) - Artistic/Creative

What d'ya mean, BIRD house? This guy has moved his whole family into our backyard bird house. Guess nobody told him! Photo taken by Lyn Winans (Canada) - Animals/Pets

This is my first picture in the snow. It was taken in December 2002 -- at Passo Lanciano, on the Maiella mountains in Abruzzo. The theme is "peace and quiet." Photo taken by Alma Sanzullo (Italie) - Nature

This was all an experiment! I had fun composing and creating this digital image in Photo Shop after I took the original picture of the cardstock triangles. Using the flood filter plug-in in Photo Shop, now it's more than just a photo. Photo taken by Claudia Kuhn (États-Unis) - Artistic/Creative

This is my grandson Braxton who is 7 months old. As you can see, he is in total "AHH" of Christmas. He brings back the true meaning of Christmas just by looking at his face. I think he see's Santa -- what do you think? Photo taken by Denise Nichols (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

This is a picture of Jack Norrell, Italian Greyhound, posing for me in a Santa hat in the front of my house. Photo taken by Michael Norrell (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

Fun in PhotoShop with a photo of a "Slinky". I love those Slinky's, you can get them in all sizes and colors :-) Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Danemark) - Artistic/Creative

Holiday greetings to all! Photo taken by Blake Heminger (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken in Brooklyn Park, MN. Because the children did not want their snowman to melt, I put up the large umbrella. This makes it special because I was preserving, at least for a while, a new pal of my children. Photo taken by William J. Croteau (États-Unis) - Nature

A "macro" shot of our holiday poinsettia. Tis the season! Photo taken by Blake Heminger (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events

This is one of my pet frogs. He is a Fire Belly Toad. Enjoy! Photo taken by Tim Kirkwood (États-Unis) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture in Chicago the 24th of November 2004. It was snowing and wind was really strong. I love that picture because it still gives me the same shiver I was feeling there in the storm. Photo taken by Enrico Corvonato (États-Unis) - Travel/Vacation

This is a picture of my granddaughter taken last summer. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Danemark) - People/Family/Friends

This picture is special to me because it was taken on the last night of Channukah while my mother-in-law and brother-in-law were visiting. I took it in our dining room where we had the Menorah placed, and was leaning out of my chair and looking upwards towards the flames of the candles. Photo taken by Liz Feitelberg (États-Unis) - Holidays/Events