This picture is special to me because it shows my artistic abilities and it's one of my favorite pictures I have taken. I took this picture in the city of Philadelphia in the middle of a small rainstorm. This image relates to the Artistic/Creative theme because the raindrops give it an artistic feel. Photo taken by Kat Pasquella (United States) - Artistic/Creative

My friend Amanda trots across a quiet 14th Street in downtown Boise, Idaho (USA) Photo taken by JOHN MOLLIGO (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Moraine lake Alberta. Sept 2013. Photo taken by Laurie Milton (Canada) - Nature

This is a picture of my daughter doing one of her dance moves on the rocks in Moab Utah. I expected to take many pictures just to get the right shot. I got this picture on the 1st shot and it turned out perfect. I picked the theme of artistic because of capturing the exact peak of her beautiful dance move. Photo taken by Cory Levetan (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I was working on a story about this woman who is retiring at the end of this year after working in the education field for 30+ years. I was over at her house and got the chance to photograph her with her grandchild who she is excited to spend more time with after retiring. Photo taken by Caitlin Murray (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I was very amused and surprised when this guy came over, looked straight at my camera and struck a pose. Photo taken by Karen McDowell (United States) - Animals/Pets

Mt. McKinley peak as seen from Denali National Park in the evening. Photo taken by Sanford Shapiro (United States) - Nature

I LOVE that my daughter is costuming her high school's student-run production of "Lend Me a Tenor" - except SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO SEW! So, Mom to the rescue. And this is the view I see when I am sewing.... Photo taken by Tracy Bins (United States) - Artistic/Creative

The sun peeks through two tall stainless steel towers at the WTC 9/11 Memorial located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The memorial was dedicated on June 1, 2005. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Holidays/Events

Frozen blackberries on their way up to room temperature gathering frost. shot with 120 tmax 400 film in Chicago Photo taken by John Hanson (United States) - Artistic/Creative

While on vacation in Japan, I visited the Nagoya Castle and just happened to see this visitor walk by. "Lucky grab shots" happen! Photo taken by Eileen Ekinaka (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Photo taken by Xavier Stevens (United States) - Animals/Pets

I was inspired by Scott Dickson and high speed photography and I captured the very moment when the needle pops the balloon filled with water. I took it at the start of March,2014 in my backyard using black bed sheets as background. It is artistic and creative because it's not just a normal water balloon, by adding props such as sunglasses or hats we get more action inside a frame. Photo taken by Magdalena Rzepka (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

These poppies are beautiful and the color is so vivid. This was taken in Lancaster California. Our state flower growing wild. Photo taken by Lorraine Cashman (United States) - Nature

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by keijiosk (Japan) - Animals/Pets

Never caught a ladybird ready to fly before, it was actually luck that this happened, not skill :-) Photo taken in April 2013 Ireland Nature at its best Photo taken by Yvette O Beirne (Ireland) - Nature

I shot this photo in Venice this past summer. This time, we were in Venice for only a day, since we were gpoing to be embarking on a Mediterranean cruise from there the following day. On previous visits to this most most magical and photogenic of cities, we have been fortunate enough to have been able to stay somewhat longer. We came across this cultural art installation and the reflections it created by chance--and I loved it. Photo taken by Gerda Grice (Canada) - Travel/Vacation

The picture was taken a couple of years ago. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

During a evening walk, I made a picture of myself and my dog. Photo taken by Jos Hebben (Netherlands) - People/Family/Friends

After backpacking through Europe, my brother and I spent a week on safari in Kenya. This photo was one of several thousand that I took during a drive through the Amboseli National Park. The elephants were among my favorite animals to observe during our time in Kenya. For such massive creatures they somehow exude an alluring carefree and graceful spirit. Photo taken by Anna Lee (United States) - Animals/Pets

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by OLIVER SUÁREZ MORENO (Spain) - Holidays/Events

I love making wishes! I took this picture in my backyard.It relates to the theme i selected because it is pure nature, some people see it as a weed but i see it as a beautiful, magical flower on wich to wish on Photo taken by Eliza Martinez (United States) - Nature

this picture is speical to me because i love koala bears and i take it in the eastern Australia. Because i selceted the them because koala are so adorable Photo taken by Sven Zacek (United States) - Animals/Pets

Afternoon at the lake - gorgeous scenery, clouds and weather - can't ask for much more! Photo taken by sue cullumber (United States) - Nature

the anlgle, subjects look, taken on 22 april 2012 journey for daily bread of a local fisher man Photo taken by SANJU JAMES (India) - People/Family/Friends

I seriously wonder if this deer was interested in watching me or my camera! Photo taken by Calvin Owen Jones (Canada) - Animals/Pets

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Marius Visser (Netherlands) - Nature