This is a self portrait I took at home. It's special to me because I can see the Dreamer in me, the one that treasures dreams as if they were Gold. Photo taken by Bronwynn Lillian (South Africa) - People/Family/Friends

I had so much fun this Autumn carving pumpkins! I've always loved all the decorations and festivities of each holiday and season. Wishing everyone a very Happy Halloween and Happy Fall! Photo taken by Lorraine T. Lynch (United States) - Holidays/Events

There's just something about this cute little face and those silly feet (and the banana too)! Photo taken by Wendy Goeckner (United States) - Humor

Getting ready for Halloween! Photo taken by Sue Cullumber (United States) - Holidays/Events

I shot this outside of Quechee, Vermont earlier this summer. I cropped the eyes tightly because I loved the intensity and color. Photo taken by Jane Lyons (United States) - Nature

I took this photo at the Gangasagar Fair in India, where many women were going to take a bath in the holy Ganges. Photo taken by Anirban Ghosh (India) - Travel/Vacation

"Happy Diwali"
I capture this photo Diwali night at Dhanbad, Jharkhan, on 05.11.2010. Photo taken by Debashis Dutta (India) - Artistic/Creative

I love the way scarves and veils can bring out the beauty in a face. Photo taken by Neil R. Shapiro (United States) - People/Family/Friends

I was going up the stairs to a beach house we rent when I looked down and saw this image. I couldn't pass it up. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Artistic/Creative

The minute I saw this shot in my viewfinder I knew it would be a natural for black and white. Converted in Elements. Photo taken by Bill Jonscher (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This is Mack my English Bulldog - he's just turned five. I've never had my dog pose in a fashion that appears to be posing for a portrait, but Mack just did it naturally. Photo taken by Noel Pelavin (United States) - Animals/Pets

Never ever give up Hope. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - Artistic/Creative

This local craftsman was chiseling patterns on a soft stone. His extreme concentration, deft touches and attention to detail were remarkable. I tried to capture the same here. Photo taken by Usman M. Bajwa (Pakistan) - People/Family/Friends

This picture was nice in colour but the wood textures really came out in black and white. This was a private farm pond in eastern South Africa - an area known for its early morning mists. I loved the stillness of the scene against the harsh textures of the old wooden stump. Photo taken by Andrew Court (South Africa) - Nature

Finding and old abandoned structure which I think is a school house in the plains of eastern Oregon was a treat. I could almost hear the voices of children at play, and the ringing of the school bell calling them back inside. Photo taken by Terry Bridges (United States) - Artistic/Creative

Nothing like baseball, apple pie, and my own backyard to make me proud to be an American! Photo taken by Jodi Esplin (United States) - Holidays/Events

I snapped this photo one morning (from my car, on my cell phone) as I was backing out of the driveway to leave for work. It was such a beautiful, peaceful scene that it started my day off just right. One of the many reasons I love living out in the country! Photo taken by Shana Y. Smith (United States) - Nature

These two cavers were descending to the natural pedestal below, as the sunlight shone through a opening above.
Taken at Stevens Gap Cave, Alabama. September, 2010. Photo taken by Joe Miller (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Around sundown, there are a lot of toads around my house. This toad was hidden in my garden. Photo taken by Sheryl Salisbury (United States) - Animals/Pets

I took this picture because I just liked the view. Photo taken by Karan Singh (India) - Nature

This is a special moment, taken at a friends wedding. The sister of bride suggested a pose behind this frosted glass panel. The newlyweds were gladly enjoying a kiss for this pose. Photo taken by Bill Vickers (United States) - People/Family/Friends

Just an amazing view from a walk the with the family. Photo taken by Elizabeth Pellette (United States) - Nature

I had to write an essay in junior high school about a picture of a little girl's shoes in a field with daisies. The image has stuck with me all these years and I've always wanted to photograph my version...and here it is. Photo taken by Caroline Brogen (United States) - Artistic/Creative

This was taken with my mother's Kodak ZD710 digital camera. I was just playing around with the different settings and loved what this camera can do. Photo taken by Limuel Ojoylan (Philippines) - Animals/Pets