I love the light and the pose. She was so co-operative. Photo taken by Joan Soles (United States) - Animals/Pets

North face of Mt. McKinley as seen from Denali National Park. Photo taken by Sanford Shapiro (United States) - Nature

This shot struck me as so tender and loving. I took it in Washington State this month. Photo taken by Lynn Human (United States) - Animals/Pets

This photo is special to me because I was with my best friend (the girl who's in the photo) and we were at the city center of Thessaloniki (a city of Greece) and we were taking photos just for fun. But I am very excited to take photos so each photo that I'm taking is special to me and reminds me how much I love photography! The category of this photo is artistic/creative because the wall which is behind the girl has big and colourful graffiti which makes it artistic. Photo taken by Melina Pertsinidi (Greece) - Artistic/Creative

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection! Photo taken by Lukasz Nowak (Poland) - Travel/Vacation

These are our Yorkies. They are an important part of our family. The 2 smallest ones, Kaos and Diablo, are the sons of Peanut.(the male on the left). Zoe (the white one trying to jump at the camera) is our newest addition. Soon to be a mommy. Due on May 22,2014. Photo taken by Kia LaPier (United States) - Animals/Pets

On our hike through a beautiful we found this primitive bench. Photo taken by Christine Czernin (Austria) - Nature

Taken at the National Air and Space museum in Washington, DC. This museum is the most visited in the Smithsonian Institution complex. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I took this shot of a World War Two veteran at the Veteran's Day ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery several years ago. Sadly, each year there are fewer of them to honor for their service. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Holidays/Events

The leaves fall from the trees Photo taken by Jos Hebben (Netherlands) - Nature

It was taken from Birbhoom at West Bengal,India. It was very happy moment for children. when I was capture it some village boys playing Hide and seek at morning in front of their house. its very happy and cute and fun exprence of mine. Photo taken by Debajit Dutta (India) - People/Family/Friends

I went to a isolated lake on first day of year 2013 and by luck I came across to this section of lake where this stone was present and a perfect symmetry was getting created by its shadow. I clicked it and luckily it came out pretty well. Thats why this picture is special to me. This picture relates to the selected theme "nature" in a very well manner. It shows the nature with pure water and the nature of water --- "water always shows what you are" Photo taken by Mrigank Gupta (India) - Nature

Looks Intence. Kessingland Zoo. Natural. Photo taken by T Connolly. (United Kingdom) - Nature

flowers behind a wet sheet of glass created this abstract painting (van Gogh) Photo taken by Tom Kal (United States) - Artistic/Creative

I love the fall colors here in Oregon, and Silver Falls State Park is one of the best places to experience it. Taken October 12th, 4:53 pm. Photo taken by Kevin Cowley (United States) - Nature

This image is of Brian, himself, as he sits and plays the piano. This was taken Feb 2013. Photo taken by Patricia Isbell (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is my 12 week old son Cooper who was 9 weeks when I took the picture. His two older sisters thought he might like to play with their dolls. Photo taken by Tricia Maslyn (United States) - People/Family/Friends

We watched as a mother opossum gave birth to her babies in the field behind our house and I think it shows newborn wildlife at its best. Photo taken by Christina Hedrick (United States) - Animals/Pets

A couple out paddling on an evening to be remembered. The sun setting behind the bridge, made the perfect picture for the 'wonders of mother nature' on display. Photo taken by Odette (United States) - Nature

This photo was one of my first to explore the macro beauty we so often overlook. It was taken at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area with a Kodak Z5010 back in August of 2012. I was drawn deep inside the flower realizing a whole other world of beauty. Photo taken by Michael D Fox (United States) - Nature

Took this shortly after we adopted Ginger. She is looking out our front window watching for cats. Photo taken by Ardala Evans (United States) - Animals/Pets

This lone ear of corn in a field is a reminder that summer is over and autumn is here. Photo taken by Peter Sisario (United States) - Nature

We befriended this blue jay over a period of 5 years. We had the pumpkin on the railings of our deck. We would lay the peanuts near the stalk and Peter would land and take one. We were setting the table for dinner and I decided to bring the pumpkin and set it on the table, you can see the result. Peter came in stood on the pumpkin not a care in the world. Happy Thanksgiving. Photo taken by Alexander Meredith (Canada) - Humor

Exciting to see a turkey in strut, even minus one feather. Kentucky USA 2014 Photo taken by Bill Vickers (United States) - Nature

Walking up to the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse on Long Island I noticed the fractal pattern in the ascending stairs. Photo taken by Bob Menak (United States) - Artistic/Creative

A new addition to the family. Life is for the curious. Photo taken by Janine Kain (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

"Rays of hope" When i show these scene . I saw a amazing relation between the sun and the tree . Thats why I think , this is special. Photo taken by Dev Hansdah (India) - Nature