Circus Clown, South Carolina Photograph by Jeremy Lock, Your Shot
Perolito the clown applies his makeup in his trailer about an hour and a half before performing under the big top during the Cole Bros. Circus on March 26, 2010, at the Ladson County Fairgrounds in Charleston, South Carolina. It takes Perolito, a third-generation clown, 30 minutes to apply his makeup.Circus Clown, South Carolina Photograph by Jeremy Lock, Your Shot
Perolito the clown applies his makeup in his trailer about an hour and a half before performing under the big top during the Cole Bros. Circus on March 26, 2010, at the Ladson County Fairgrounds in Charleston, South Carolina. It takes Perolito, a third-generation clown, 30 minutes to apply his makeup.Skateboard Park, California Photograph by Norma Warden, Your Shot
The curves and valleys of this skateboard park in Venice Beach, California, drew my attention. Despite the speed and daring of the skaters, it had a soothing effect.Skateboard Park, California Photograph by Norma Warden, Your Shot
The curves and valleys of this skateboard park in Venice Beach, California, drew my attention. Despite the speed and daring of the skaters, it had a soothing effect.Food Truck, Hawaii Photograph by Susan Seubert
Locals grab lunch from a food truck in Kahakuloa Village on the rugged north shore of West Maui, Hawaii. Kahakuloa has been occupied by Hawaiian people since around 300 B.C. Its population hovers around a hundred, most of whom are direct descendants of the village's original inhabitants.Food Truck, Hawaii Photograph by Susan Seubert
Locals grab lunch from a food truck in Kahakuloa Village on the rugged north shore of West Maui, Hawaii. Kahakuloa has been occupied by Hawaiian people since around 300 B.C. Its population hovers around a hundred, most of whom are direct descendants of the village's original inhabitants.Cornfield, S~ao Paulo, Brazil Photograph by Christiano Pessoa, My Shot
An old and great example of a Jequitiba tree in a cornfield in Pirassununga city, interior S~ao Paulo state.Bazaar Tents, Turkey Photograph by Mehmet Aksurmeli, My Shot
Bright white tents frame an aerial view of vendors and shoppers at a Turkey market.Bazaar Tents, Turkey Photograph by Mehmet Aksurmeli, My Shot
Bright white tents frame an aerial view of vendors and shoppers at a Turkey market.Dente del Gigante, Italy Photograph by Davide Necchi, My Shot
This is a picture of the "dente del Gigante" a famous peak in the Monte Bianco group; this is taken from Colle del Gigante at 3,400 meters [11,155 feet]. This photo is a single shot with only a correction of curve and contrast. The light came from a half moon at 4 a.m.Ski Lift, Taos, New Mexico Photograph by Sherri Lunte, My Shot
An amazing sunrise on the beautiful slopes in Taos, New Mexico. I hardly had enough time to pull out my camera for the shot ... then it was gone.Green Sea Turtle, Hawaii Photograph by Lorenzo Menendez, My Shot
A Hawaiian green sea turtle swims in just a few feet of water.Surfer, Hawaii Photograph by Ron Dahlquist, My Shot
Garrett McNamara in a huge barrel at Peahi or "Jaws," north shore of Maui, HawaiiTerraced Rice Field, China Photograph by Thierry Bornier, My Shot
Yunnan, China, is a beautiful place for shooting rice field terraces.Terraced Rice Field, China Photograph by Thierry Bornier, My Shot
Yunnan, China, is a beautiful place for shooting rice field terraces.Samburu Wedding, Kenya Photograph by Michael Nichols, National Geographic
In keeping with tradition, Samburu families arrange marriages for their daughters when they’re as young as ten. The entire community celebrates during several days of elaborate ceremonies designed to counteract superstitions and bring the new couple good luck.Swayambhunath Stupa, Nepal Photograph by Alison Wright
Young monks don sunglasses before dozens of butter lamps at Swayambhunath Stupa, a Buddhist temple in Kathmandu Valley. The gold-spired stupa is also known as the “Monkey Temple,” named for the population of rhesus monkeys that roam its grounds.Manarola, Italy Photograph by Paul Hogie, My Shot
A scene of the tiny village of Manarola on the Cinque Terre coast of Italy. I camped on this spot for some time waiting for the right balance of light as the sun set. I was rewarded with many great shots of the late afternoon and even in moonlight. This long exposure captures the essence of the village with the locals all joining for a party near the boat ramp.