This was taken during an exceptionally harsh winter storm that hit the Texas Panhandle. We had a snow day so I took pictures all day all over the Texas Tech campus. This is one of my favorites. Photo taken by Jennifer Allen (United States) - Nature

Just playing around with my holiday decorations while I was putting them up. I love the bokeh in the background from the lights and of course....SANTA! Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (United States) - Holidays/Events

Saw this beautiful frost along the fence and went a foot deep in the snow to get a closer look. Photo taken by Ellen Hodges (United States) - Nature

This is a frontal view of my house for the holiday season. Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas! Photo taken by Michael Judd (Canada) - Holidays/Events

Poinsettias are such a beautiful sign of the season. Best holiday wishes! Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Holidays/Events

A Canadian goose peers at me on a bright winter day. This picture was taken from my car with a 100-400mm lens, on a sunny but extremely cold day. The river provided a wonderful contrast for the background. I would have missed the opportunity if I alighted from my car before taking the shot. Photo taken by Nduche Onyeaso (United States) - Animals/Pets

Santa on wheels -- all set to go. Photo taken by Geri Scull (United States) - Holidays/Events

The snowman fits right in with the greenery on the tree. It was taken this year on my Christmas tree with just the tree lights on. Photo taken by Doris Wright (United States) - Holidays/Events

This picture was taken on the first day of using my brand new camera. I took it in Yosemite Valley right as the sun was coming up, very early in the morning. I believe it represents nature as it's the awakening of something grand. Photo taken by Chase Lindberg (United States) - Nature

Our two 15 month old pups, Dita and Jas, showing some love for each other. Photo taken by Gianna Arditto (United States) - Animals/Pets

This picture is special to me because on this morning the beautiful colors of nature were at their peak.

Editor's Choice: Comment on today's picture in Kodak's "A Thousand Words" blog. Photo taken by Justin Baer (United States) - Nature

This picture is one of my favorites. I love the colours of the nuts. Photo taken by Selina Cox (Australia) - Nature

Christmas in Europe. This is on the Grand'Place in Brussels, Belgium, Christmas 2010. Photo taken by Chris Miasnik (Belgium) - Holidays/Events

This photo was taken in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India near SAMM dunes. Photo taken by Glenn Losack MD (United States) - Travel/Vacation

I love the colors red and white and how they remind me of Christmas. I took this of my son's peppermint before he ate them all up! Photo taken by Tara Carollo (United States) - Holidays/Events

Taken one morning after a beautiful snowfall out my front door. The only touch up was to add the shaded border to make the flag stand out. Photo taken by Dennis Jarrell (United States) - Nature

Just having fun in Photo Shop with a picture of a slinky. Photo taken by Evy Johansen (Denmark) - Artistic/Creative

This picture has the fingers of my sister-in-law. It was taken in Diwali. She and my mum were making Rangoli, which is a tradition of coloring the floor with colored powder.
I noticed that her fingers had swirls of colors - so I decided to capture it. At the end I got something so totally random yet beautiful with its colors. Photo taken by Shikha Rentala (India) - Artistic/Creative

I love to photograph these...they have so many new colors it is hard to choose which ones I like best. Photo taken by SaMi Martin (United States) - Holidays/Events

I took this photo a long time ago -- don't know where. It's special because it's about peace & love. Photo taken by Haley Robertson (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is a picture of my sweet little girl. I just love her little smile, it's so precious, just like she is! Photo taken by Dawn Stewart (United States) - People/Family/Friends

When the frost comes, I always go to my neighbors garden to see what has transpired. I am never disappointed. Photo taken by Ellen Hodges (United States) - Nature

This is a close-up of the seed pod of a dandelion. I used a lens in reverse technique to get this macro shot. Things seems so different at macro level! Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Artistic/Creative

Editor's Note: Enjoy today's International Picture of the Day selection from Mexico! Photo taken by Eva Perez (Mexico) - People/Family/Friends