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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Back to school time on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Photo taken by Steve Webb (United States) - Travel/Vacation

The colours of summer. They evoke memories of childhood and how as adults, perhaps we need to revisit those colours of expression. Photo taken by Janine Kain (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

In the last days of summer my garden shows it's glory. Photo taken by Christine Czernin (Austria) - Nature

Magnificent Peacock displaying its beauty. Captured at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida. Photo taken by Lorenzo Cassina (United States) - Animals/Pets

Manly Beach is one of the most idyllic locations in Australia, overflowing with crowds of surfers, families and tourists in summer. Winter is a different story though. Down to the beach before sunrise for this shot, it was just me and the morning joggers. It was even too cold for the surfers. Totally worth it though, to be able to witness an amazing sunrise at one of the most amazing places in the country. This is what makes those cold, early mornings worth it. Photo taken by James Vodicka (Australia) - Nature

The voracious appetite of a caterpillar works its way across an elephant ear plant trying to sustain its need for nourishment. Photo taken by Linn Smith (United States) - Nature

Raceway Park in Freehold, NJ Photo taken by geri scull (United States) - People/Family/Friends

These Students participate in weekly beach cleanups because they care about their environment. This was taken at Hermosa Beach in July 2012. The shot depicts some kids (obviously, the little legs dangling) just hangin' out.. they had fun doing the cleanup and they are good friends at school as well. Great students, great bunch of Junior Ocean Advocates .. Just plain great children! Photo taken by Kathy L. Carrillo (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This photo of a very frightened, but curious stray kitten was taken on October 5th 2011 in Gilbert, Arizona. He enjoyed hiding inside my chiminea and lived on my back patio for about one week before gaining his trust in me. Now Artemas is a part of our family living with his five furry sisters and one furry brother, all adopted and living the good life indoors! Photo taken by Corrine Santoro (United States) - Animals/Pets

Taken in December 2012 with a long exposure to capture light trails over Westminster Bridge. Photo taken by Sophie Cowdrey (United Kingdom) - Travel/Vacation

After 10 adrenalin pumped days of biting cold in the snow covered climes of Ladakh, I was beginning to feel the pangs of separation on my flight back. As I looked out of the window, I saw the stark change in geography between the white snow capped mountains and the brown snow bereft ones. I was leaving snow behind! I have taken this photograph from on board Leh-Delhi flight on May 2013. Photo taken by Udayan Sankar Pal (India) - Travel/Vacation

My Grandson taken on a recent camping trip. So many rocks so little time to throw them. Photo taken by Michael Sprague (United States) - People/Family/Friends

It was taken near my pool, and the dog "Breeze" liked trying to catch the water. Photo taken by Lynn Welcome (United States) - Animals/Pets

This is my mums cat Claudius, he is a beautiful creature who loves to have his picture taken. He lay on the bench next to me whilst I ate my lunch and I had to take a few pictures. Photo taken by Poppy French (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

Picture of local Brass Band member walking down the street of Jodhpur, Rajasthan Photo taken by Neenad Arul (India) - People/Family/Friends

I photographed this flower at Port Dalhousie, ON. I love this photo because the lighting was just perfect and the unique detail of the flower was so gorgeous I just had to capture it. Photo taken by Faith Beni (Canada) - Nature

I captured this photo at Jemari village near asansol west Bengal, On March 12, 2013. Photo taken by Debashis Dutta (India) - Nature