This lone tree enduring the winter with grace and patience was so lovely. I took it in Suffern, NY and it shows the beauty in the harshest of nature's conditions. Photo taken by Barbara Socor (United States) - Nature

Going for a walk in the rain isn't always fun, especially when you have to carry an umbrella that's twice your size Photo taken by Jodi M. Walsh (United States) - People/Family/Friends

The image shows the intricate form of this wonderful weed. Taken in June in Maryland. Photo taken by Steve Webb (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Just a photo taken at my home. Photo taken by Harsh Sharma (India) - People/Family/Friends

This swan took up residence in a pond that was flooded by torrential rains. The swan started to hiss as I neared it, so I quickly backed away to avoid upsetting it more. The early morning fog allows the viewer to focus on the swan and it's immediate environment. Photo taken by Andrew Senesac (United States) - Nature

Taken on a beautiful spring day while walking the dogs with my sister & brother in law while checking out Tower Ranch Golf course pre-season conditions. Photo taken by Bob McEachern (Canada) - People/Family/Friends

I took this picture while taking a drive through the wet lands along Maryland's Eastern Shore. Photo taken by Melissa McLain (United States) - Nature

Ah, poor Maddie. Made to sit and hold up a sign saying hold old she is (5 months), and wear a paper birthday hat. With all 3 of our children, I've taken monthly shots of them the first year to watch them grow.
I love this photo because it reminds me of the look of dismay you'd see in one of those photos of a child who takes the first lick of their ice cream cone -- only to have the scoop topple off the cone onto the ground. Photo taken by Rebecca Henry (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Just playing around with freezing high speed action. Photo taken by Randy Brogen, CPP (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Rental boats on the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal near downtown Washington, DC. The quiet and peacefulness of this scene attracted me. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Travel/Vacation

This is a photo of a very kindhearted lady I met in a rural village in Laos.
I stayed in the village, at the invitation of a woman I met on a local bus. Spending a couple days with the children, families and elders of this village will remain one of my most memorable of experiences. Photo taken by Tatum Wulff (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

Springtime in the Netherlands. Photo taken by Els Bax (Netherlands) - Nature

Originally taken to represent a theme of "April Showers" this photo won first prize. "Sous la pluie" simply translates to "in the rain". Photo taken by Alexis Yobbagy (Canada) - Artistic/Creative

I found this cluster of mushrooms growing on the side of a ditch near a pile of leaves in the woods. I decided to light it from behind at a low angle and was happy to discover the small snail crawling on the bunch when I reviewed it later on my computer. Photo taken by Brian D. Watters (Canada) - Nature

Water droplets on a bush after a storm. Photo taken by Joe Jeffrey (United States) - Nature

It started raining while shooting a senior photo. My handy dandy pink umbrella came in quite handy. Photo taken by Linda Terranova (United States) - Artistic/Creative

The unfolding of the leaves met with the sunshine is just a burst of green that makes me welcome the day. Photo taken by John D. Genovese (United States) - Nature

My friend, Chelsey, has the most amazing eyes. I decided to get creative with a close up shot of it. Photo taken by Jennifer Alder (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Even bare trees in the winter can be beautiful. Photo taken by Christine Czernin (Austria) - Nature

I love taking pictures of flowers then editing them! What a great way to start Spring! Photo taken by Julia Scarlata (United States) - Nature

This is a special photo to me because I love capturing the innocence of children in photography, and that's what this makes me think of.
It was taken during the summer in front of my house while my son was playing with the hose and I was watering flowers. I selected the artistic/creative theme because it's a black and white shot of only his legs and feet -- with his reflection in the water on the ground. Hope you like it! Photo taken by Terra Davis (United States) - Artistic/Creative

The fields of the Palouse region (southeastern Washington) turn vivid green in early June. The tones and patterns vary with each planting season. I took this sunrise photo from Steptoe Butte, a popular spot to photograph the rolling hills. It has a Tuscan feel to it. Photo taken by Michael Blanchette (United States) - Nature

The columns in the Jefferson Memorial dwarf the visitors at the memorial. Photo taken by Steven Shpall (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Taken at Lambert Castle, Paterson, NJ. Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this photo in 2006 when I was 15. It was taken in Montreal, Quebec while there with my high school. I love taking pictures and this man whooshed in front of my camera and was cursing at himself for smoking and driving... I call this photo a 'happy accident' because it inspired me to go to school for film! Photo taken by Kristin Elsley (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

This picture was taken in my front yard. One mushroom was toppled over next to the one still upright. Photo taken by Nancie Rowan (United States) - Nature

The photo is taken a May morning, Frederikssund, Denmark. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Animals/Pets

This is Henry, my 3 year old minature dachshund. He never gets tired of retreiving. In this photo, he is running back towards me after I faked a throw of his favorite toy. Photo taken by James day (United States) - Animals/Pets

My son's first time at bat. :) Photo taken by Judi Morrissey (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is my husband sitting in the dugout watching our son practice baseball. He was trying so hard to ignore my camera! :) Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (United States) - People/Family/Friends

As school starts back and the temperatures start way to warm, I think I am ready for Fall! Photo taken by Kristy Keene (United States) - Travel/Vacation