This picture was taken on Oct 21, 2012, in a small town in central Texas. Located in the alley behind several buildings in the town's historic district, are many murals painted by local artists. This particular mural represents a strong influence of Mexican culture present in the state of Texas. Photo taken by Eric Salazar (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Mushrooms from the Santa Cruz Mushrooms Festival Photo taken by steven shpall (United States) - Nature

My niece had a family party and this is one of the great desserts that she made! Photo taken by SaMi (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is my dog Monty and he's very special to me. It was taken at my home in Upper Clatford. It relates to the theme as he is my pet. Photo taken by Paul Mansfield (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture of my dad working on a tractor, about a year ago. As soon as I scanned the negative and later printed it in the darkroom, it became one of my favorite pictures I've ever taken. Photo taken by Michael Connet (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Melbourne Florida Nov 2008. We all have butterfly pictures that we like....this is my favorite. Photo taken by Ken Pichon (United States) - Nature

-I was very excited to see the colors like this in real life! -Taken in Rochester NY, directly across the river from Kodak! -It relates to nature because it's part of a long trail that goes along the Genesee River and through the forest. Great trail! Photo taken by Dan Dangler (United States) - Nature

I do love my cat, however, she is hopeless when it comes to 'hunting'. This photo captures her in attempt to catch a butterfly. She was unsuccessful. Bless her. I sat and watched her do this in the living room of my house, through the window blinds. Photo taken by Rob Pepper (United Kingdom) - Animals/Pets

I was walking through the campus of the College of Charleston, in Charleston, South Carolina, when I noticed this view of the stairs to Randolph Hall, the oldest building on the campus. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Shreya, my neighbour, loves to pose in front of the camera as much as she likes to get behind it and shoot people. She loves looking through my camera but it gets too heavy for her to hold and shoot. One day, while I was shooting a subject, Shreya insisted me give her my camera for her to play with. I gave her a toy camera instead that was apt for her size. I took this image while she was content playing with her new gear. I reserved this image of the "Little Photographer" to celebrate World Photography Day! I have taken this shot in Aug'13 at Hyderabad, India. Photo taken by Udayan Sankar Pal (India) - People/Family/Friends

Taken while on a photography trip to Yellowstone park and the Grand Tetons Photo taken by frank ingram (United States) - Travel/Vacation

Daisy is my daughter's pet hedgehog. We love to hear her chirp/purr when she is being loved and held. Daisy is getting old for a hedgehog and has recently developed a tumor on her gums. You can probably see the swelling on her left, your right. Right now she is happy and content. We hope she stays that way for a long time. I love this picture of my daughter holding her. Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (United States) - Animals/Pets

Thrilled to see the glorious fall colors, I scrambled up into an oak tree and snapped this shot of the leaf. I really find the backlighting enchanting. Photo taken by Olivia Robinett (United States) - Nature

It's special to me because I love animals and this goat looks like he's smiling at the camera. Animals are so intuitive and happy, they are much appreciated in this world! I took it in Piedmont, South Carolina, where I live. Photo taken by Michelle Lyon (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture on October 17, 2012 on my farm from on top of a hill from my neighbors farm. I just think it is beautiful Photo taken by STACY H (United States) - Nature

for me speaks about two good friend even are different like race Photo taken by Roberto Pestarino (Italy) - Nature

It is one of the best pictures I have ever taken, because of the idea the focus and the girl. The Idea is a girl in coffee, that is very unusual and that is why it is an artistic photo. The photo is taken in a photostudio during my high school year in australia. Photo taken by Johannes Rausch (Australia) - Artistic/Creative

Fishing in Clinton, NJ on a spring day. Photo taken by Pat Abbott (United States) - People/Family/Friends

This is a picture of my young brother who is continuingly revising for his exams. One of his textbooks had the word "Love" scrawled on the side and I couldn't not take a picture in the gloom of the study. I understand the pressures of teenagers with their exams at the moment and I believe that this captures all the small things that they aren't noticing by being ignorant to everything but their studies. Photo taken by Emily Tuscarny (United Kingdom) - Artistic/Creative

The picture is taken January 2011, Frederikssund, Denmark. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Nature

This was taken in my back yard . I love the vibrant colors and unique look .These Passion Flowers are nature at it's best. Photo taken by Lorraine Cashman (United States) - Nature

On a leisure bike ride in the Netherlands outside the city of Groningen I came across a field of lovely small horses. This was my favorite. Photo taken by David Raffarin (United States) - Animals/Pets

This resident of Riverbanks Zoo, in Columbia, South Carolina, USA had his skin colored by a coating of the everpresent, Carolina, red clay. I found the shapes and textures of his body to make a very interesting subject. Photo taken by Cliff Berinsky (United States) - Animals/Pets

Apples in the Fall make for colorful subjects. Photo taken by Tom Vogt (United States) - Nature