This is me and my best friend in the badlands this summer. (Badlands , ND)

A little help on a snowy morning.

We had a snow day and puppy wanted to go outside and play! I took this in my back yard and It is about my pet and relates to the category because it's about animals and pets.

Texas sunset picture of my sweet girl 

A beautiful winter wonderland! What better way to spend it than being a child once again and seeing the beauty of snow through a child's eyes.

This is taken at Svalbard. We went with a group of friends and had an amazing time in an enchanted and unique environment. This photo is taken while I am passenger at a snowmobile driving to Tempelfjorden Svalbard. I love the vast landscape and how it reflects on my friend's helmet. I always get happy and calm when I see this.

We are fortunate to live in Switzerland for a few years and love getting out into the mountains and enjoying traditional Swiss events. The photo was taken at an annual fun race held on the ski slopes in Adelboden, Switzerland. The sled is traditionally used in winter to bring hay down from the mountain huts.

Taken at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe with Washoe Lake on the background.

There is a hidden swing in the hills of La Jolla. The view is breathtaking and provides a much needed moment of serenity. 

I took this picture of my brother last year on a foggy day in the Lake District. My brother didn't realise he was being photographed, which makes this photograph even more special for me.

My daughter-in-law took this photograph of my son holding grandson& I've been taking and looking at photos for over 40 years now - and it's one of my all-time favorite photos - so I submitted it (with her permission... she's too humble to do it herself)... I have to admit that she and my son are both better photographers than I am (which makes me happy)...we all wonder about the little guy's potential for photographic talent - although we all also (sometimes) secretly hope he becomes a lawyer (starving artist isn't as fun as it sounds).

My daughter Nella at play on snow.

Sister was eating a lemon and then I had this idea, told her to do it and it made a great picture.

Took the dogs out for a walk on the beach and let them play in the water as a Christmas present. 

This is how I deal with snow! First significant powder day of the ski season.

This is my son with his Christmas present. Taken with natural light through a large window. He forgot I was there and I just kept snapping.

This is my 2 year old baby girl. I love how it looks as though she has spotted Santa through the window. She is such a sweetie! I took the picture using window light only, with one curtain shut, so I could still capture the fiber optic tree sparkling beside her. Merry Christmas everyone!

Little Tate peeking through and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

These are two of my grandsons playing at the piano on a holiday visit to our home. The expressions are timeless as they try to sing and play tunes on this special ocassion.

The dog was perfectly still(for a millisecond)...the kids and the little guy...well, they were laughing too hard to pose! But I love it...makes my heart smile!

These are my three children. I took the photo in our backyard during the summer. I really liked the way the lighting and shadows highlighted their faces. We ended up using this photo on our Christmas card this year.

Our daughter has always enjoyed the entire season of Christmas - with all of its experiences. I took this picture in our livingroom in Orrville, Ohio after we had just brought down the decorations from the attic. For me, it captures the look of wonder, and excitement of a child who embraces the spirit of Christmas.

We took this picture of our baby for our Christmas card. His little butt is just too cute! Happy Holidays!

Early morning relaxation at Umpqua Hot Springs in Oregon. Such a peaceful and magical place.