Photograph by Alyssa Jeanes
Fort Montgomery, New York
This photograph was taken during a "dream come true" vacation touring New York in the fall. The beauty of this scene was so overwhelming, all I could do was stand in awe with tears streaming down my face.
Photograph by Lori Sherman
Door County, Wisconsin
Ahh, the brushstrokes…
Photograph by Shauna Kenworthy
Alberta, Canada
I took this picture of a frost-kissed Amur maple leaf in my backyard this past fall. It reminds me that with the changing of the seasons comes a natural, interesting mosaic of depth, character and beauty. It also brings to me a comforting, joyful certainty that rebirth is a constant factor in nature.
Photograph by Karen Beauregard
Raymond, New Hampshire
I just love how this chickadee is delicately balanced atop the tree.
Photograph by Miriam Arocho
North Atlantic Ocean
Sunset over the north Atlantic Ocean.
Photograph by Connie Hardy
Tacoma, Washington
Snow falling ever so gently, nature at its finest giving us a chance to feel peaceful and quiet and reflect on our lives and escape from the noises of everyday life.
Photograph by Deborah Huffstutler
Wedding Beach, Maui
On a trip to visit my father, I took many shots of nature. This was one of my favorite, most peaceful images.
Photograph by Renee Lopez
Monterey, California
This photo was taken in Monterey, California, in December 2008 just before sunset.
Photograph by Ananda Spike
Chicago
Beauty of nature.
Photograph by Karen Beauregard
Raymond, New Hampshire
Autumn in New England is a beautiful time of year to enjoy all that nature has to offer. In this picture, I believe I captured that beauty.
Photograph by Michelle Billetta
Glenmoore, Pennsylvania
Winter's prelude.
Photograph by Debbie Germosen
Cotui "La Presa de Hatillo," Dominican Republic
I took this picture (not a professional photographer) back in 2004 while in my family's hometown of Cotui in the Dominican Republic. This is a man-made dam, but boy is it peaceful and beautiful.
My teenage daughter named it the million-dollar picture!
Photograph by Michanna Talley
Greenville, South Carolina
Falls Park, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a relatively new park. It is very beautiful and peaceful. It has become somewhat of a tourist attraction.
Photograph by Ananda Spike
San Diego
The awe of nature.
Photograph by Gudrun Gabriel
Smyrna, Georgia
There is a nature trail in my community. On the weekends, I take my camera and walk it, rain or shine, and take pictures of whatever catches my eye. It's my sanctuary—it gives me tranquility and happiness. When I return home, I can't wait to download the pictures and see what I have taken.
That's how I know I am doing "MY thing."
Photograph by Samantha French
Nelson, New Hampshire
Even after such a horrendous, dangerous and deadly ice storm, the sun still parts the clouds, the trees will sparkle and beauty and magic is all around us if we but look.
Photograph by Kelly Brown
Glacier National Park, Montana
As an aspiring photographer, I stopped at every mountain/lake view to get the sunset shot this day. It was an amazing day topped with a perfect shot.
Photograph by Yessenia Rodriguez
Staten Island, New York
It was the fall of 2007, and I could not wait for the leaves to fall off this red maple tree that blocks my view in the summer. After a rainy day, I suddenly noticed it beauty. I could suddenly appreciate it. It was glistening when I ran for my camera.
Photograph by Frankie Corrigan
Venice, Italy
I know it sounds cheesy, but I have certain photos I've taken that give me a huge boost every time I look at them. This is one of them.
Photograph by Carole Coffman
Anna Maria Island, Florida
This is my idea of peace, tranquility. The picture says it all!
