This colorful, fireworks picture was taken at last year's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Stanley Quarter Park, in New Britain, CT. The fireworks brilliantly match up with the patriotic music heard throughout the park. New Britain residents and visitors from all over attend this spectacular fireworks show each year.

Editor's Note: Happy New Year! Photo taken by Eva Gryk (United States) - Holidays/Events

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Title: Borage backlit in the sun light Photo taken by Hans Maier (Germany) - Nature

This picture taken in the Spokane Valley Photo taken by Dan Worrell (United States) - Nature

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad photo train runs by the famous Helmstetter's Curve. As the train makes it to the top of the hill, it lets off steam doing 56 mph around the bend. Photo taken by Hunter Levi (United States) - Holidays/Events

The picture was taken in South Haven, Michigan on January 31, 2011. I like the contrast of the sun shining on the lighthouse with the dark clouds in the background. The seagull was a bonus. Photo taken by Richard Hay (United States) - Nature

After a light snowfall in Alabama, the snow only stuck to the trees. Photo taken by Denise N Young (United States) - Nature

This photograph was taken on February 10th in Falmouth, Maine. I was driving down a country road when this simple tree caught my eye, but I kept on going. About 300 yards later, something in my gut said "turn around." I did a quick U-ie in the middle of the road and, although I took several shots, it was the first one I took that ended up being the best. It is special to me in that it reminded me of the value of listening to, and trusting, your heart. That surreal moment in the road created a surreal photograph. Photo taken by catherine frost (United States) - Artistic/Creative

-It's a beautiful moment frozen in time. The skateboarder was trying the same trick multiple times and finally landed it. -Venice, CA - January '11 -Honestly documenting people in their natural element is always my goal. Shooting on film helps me achieve that immediacy. Photo taken by Sean Conaty (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This was taken by my fiance under my direction, edits and idea by myself. But in the end it was a team effort. Photo taken by Shane Childress (United States) - Nature

Beautiful dancer dressed as a Genie, my friend Katie. I love her power and artistry. Taken last week at Bruneau Sand Dunes in Idaho. Katie is a contemporary dancer in Boise, her power and creative artistry are evidenced in the photo. Photo taken by Mike Reid (United States) - Artistic/Creative

A girl is playing with some seagull in Varanasi,India. Photo taken by Anirban Ghosh (India) - Travel/Vacation

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Gieny Westra (Netherlands) - People/Family/Friends

This is a little guy I met when I was taking some pictures at a dog kennel. I just fell in love with his sweet little face. Photo taken by Sharon King (United States) - Animals/Pets

The photo of the fruits was taken through a foil and the rotating sense is given by digital processing. Photo taken by Mustafa Kizilcay (Germany) - Artistic/Creative

This Homeless Old Lady Begs for money in the streets since early in the morning, dressing a BIG Smile on her face and Hope in her Heart. Photo taken by Juan Funes (Honduras) - People/Family/Friends

Photo taken by jay (United Kingdom) - Travel/Vacation

The new Cosmopolitain hotel and casino just opened recently in Las Vegas. While wandering around inside I liked this light fixture in front of the Wicked spoon buffet. :) Photo taken by Tammy Espino (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I took this picture at the QAFCO flower and vegetable show exhibition. The construction of Cactus is really admirable. Photo taken by cactus (Qatar) - Nature

Looking up at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC. Photo taken by Steve Webb (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Came across this pattern of light and reflections in a canal near my house. I loved the pattern that the sun made on the water. Photo taken by sue cullumber (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Water droplets on a bush after a storm. Converted to black and white in apple aperture. Photo taken by Joe Jeffrey (United States) - Nature

Mason is just such a happy and sweet child!! We were having so much fun and he was just learning how to stand on his own this day!! And he got so excited and we did too and he, myself and the photographer, Adrianne were all clapping for him!! Photo taken by Adrainne O'Kane (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This was shot while driving in New South Wales, Australia at sunset. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Artistic/Creative

curve of paper in low light Photo taken by steven shpall (United States) - Artistic/Creative

During my visit to Sydney's Taronga zoo, shared this unique pov of the city center with the mountain goats perched up in their enclosure. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Travel/Vacation

This was taken last summer with some leftover flowers from the garden. Photo taken by Judi Morrissey (United States) - Artistic/Creative

A wonderful moment, just before Christmas walking in Richmond Park, London, where everything looked so pure & pristine. Photo taken by Keri-Jane Akester (United Kingdom) - Nature

Photographed in Frederikssund, Denmark. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Nature

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by PONCHANT Christophe (France) - Nature

Taken at a Cowboy competion. Watched a teen age girl prepare these braids for 40 minutes, don't know how long she had worked before I arrived. Photo taken by David Flemming (United States) - Animals/Pets