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The Edmonds Fishing Pier in Wash. lights up on April 25.
The Edmonds Fishing Pier in Wash. lights up on April 25.
Thomas Locke, Your Take
Jellyfish at Toledo Zoo’s aquarium on April 4, 2015. "I was attracted to the jellyfish because the exhibit had them in a water tank that changed colors," says Barden.
Jellyfish at Toledo Zoo’s aquarium on April 4, 2015. "I was attracted to the jellyfish because the exhibit had them in a water tank that changed colors," says Barden.
Julia Barden, Your Take
Friends pose for photos in the neighborhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Friends pose for photos in the neighborhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Brittany Sullivan, Your Take
Blue skies and the London Eye.
Blue skies and the London Eye.
Patty Michalski, USA TODAY
Contributor Tim Durkan says he was reminded of the Perry Como song "Seattle" when he captured this image.
Contributor Tim Durkan says he was reminded of the Perry Como song "Seattle" when he captured this image.
Tim Durkan, Your Take
A sailboat floats through an overcast day in Vashon Island, Wash.
A sailboat floats through an overcast day in Vashon Island, Wash.
Erik Lundeen, Your Take
The full moon rises over Seattle on May 3.
The full moon rises over Seattle on May 3.
Tim Durkan, Your Take
A boy climbs a tree as the the moon rises over Washington Park in Fidalgo Island, Wash.
A boy climbs a tree as the the moon rises over Washington Park in Fidalgo Island, Wash.
Holly Davison, Your Take
Contributor Rebecca Andrews snapped this photo using the photo burst setting on her iPhone as she crossed the Baker Bridge over the Mississippi River in Iowa.
Contributor Rebecca Andrews snapped this photo using the photo burst setting on her iPhone as she crossed the Baker Bridge over the Mississippi River in Iowa.
Rebecca Andrews, Your Take
A moon rises over Seattle on April 20.
A moon rises over Seattle on April 20.
Tim Durkan, Your Take
An x-ray image captures contributor Julia Barden's hands during a recent visit to the doctor's office.
An x-ray image captures contributor Julia Barden's hands during a recent visit to the doctor's office.
Julia Barden, Your Take
A 15-second exposure shows a beautiful evening in Tempe, Ariz. on April 25.
A 15-second exposure shows a beautiful evening in Tempe, Ariz. on April 25.
Robert Beck, Your Take
A waterfall makes for a dramatic backdrop for a glass sculpture at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
A waterfall makes for a dramatic backdrop for a glass sculpture at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Stephanie Johnson, Your Take
Waves crash on the shore in Kauai, Hawaii.
Waves crash on the shore in Kauai, Hawaii.
Susan Cinquemani, Your Take
"(It was) breathtaking how blue the water could be and the beauty of the ocean," contributor Susan Cinquemani said of the view in Kauai, Hawaii.
"(It was) breathtaking how blue the water could be and the beauty of the ocean," contributor Susan Cinquemani said of the view in Kauai, Hawaii.
Susan Cinquemani, Your Take
Contributor Julia Barden stood in the ocean with her waterproof Nikon in Puerto Rico to capture this shot on May 12, 2014.
Contributor Julia Barden stood in the ocean with her waterproof Nikon in Puerto Rico to capture this shot on May 12, 2014.
Julia Barden, Your Take
"I grew the morning glories, just so I could photograph them," said contributor Carol Nuccio.
"I grew the morning glories, just so I could photograph them," said contributor Carol Nuccio.
Carol Nuccio, Your Take
A close-up shows the details of a piece of art at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
A close-up shows the details of a piece of art at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Stephanie Johnson, Your Take
A photographer's camera captures the blue hues of Iceland's landscape during the Golden Circle Tour, which loops from Reykjavík into central Iceland and back.
A photographer's camera captures the blue hues of Iceland's landscape during the Golden Circle Tour, which loops from Reykjavík into central Iceland and back.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
The Badwater Basin at Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, Calif., on Jan. 2, 2012.
The Badwater Basin at Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, Calif., on Jan. 2, 2012.
Steve Sturgill, Your Take
A peaceful moment at the pier in Manchester, Wash.,  on March 19, 2015.
A peaceful moment at the pier in Manchester, Wash., on March 19, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
An early evening view from Flagstaff, Ariz., on April 20, 2015.
An early evening view from Flagstaff, Ariz., on April 20, 2015.
Zach Gonzalez, Your Take
Contributor Laurie Hafener captured this view from a ferry crossing San Francisco Bay. "It was a gorgeous and very exciting day," says Hafener.
Contributor Laurie Hafener captured this view from a ferry crossing San Francisco Bay. "It was a gorgeous and very exciting day," says Hafener.
Laurie Hafener, Your Take
Beachcombers enjoy the day in Hansville, Wash., on April 11, 2015.
Beachcombers enjoy the day in Hansville, Wash., on April 11, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
New York window washers clean the glass of a blue building.
New York window washers clean the glass of a blue building.
Victor Mirontschuk, Your Take
The Caribbean Sea looks especially blue from above.
The Caribbean Sea looks especially blue from above.
Denise Kiepper, Your Take
The edge of a glacier in Chile breaks off into the water.
The edge of a glacier in Chile breaks off into the water.
Laurie Hafener, Your Take
Yellow and pink fade into a blue night at Crooked Lake in Angola, Ind.
Yellow and pink fade into a blue night at Crooked Lake in Angola, Ind.
Denise Kiepper, Your Take
In a composite of three images, Chicago's winter omits a blue tone over the city in December of 2014.
In a composite of three images, Chicago's winter omits a blue tone over the city in December of 2014.
Steve Sturgill, Your Take
Mt.Rainier glows in Seattle.
Mt.Rainier glows in Seattle.
Sigmà Sreedharan, Your Take
A male great white shark glides gracefully through the deep blue abyss of Ensenada, Mexico.
A male great white shark glides gracefully through the deep blue abyss of Ensenada, Mexico.
George T. Probst, Your Take
On the Fourth of July 2014, the night turned blue before the fireworks on the Huntington Beach Pier in California.
On the Fourth of July 2014, the night turned blue before the fireworks on the Huntington Beach Pier in California.
Rosemary Oreb, Your Take
The light of the Phoenix Museum of Art shines in bokeh style.
The light of the Phoenix Museum of Art shines in bokeh style.
Dan Eidsmoe, Your Take
"The Chagall windows at the Art Institute of Chicago are always good for the soul," says contributor Dan Eidsmoe.
"The Chagall windows at the Art Institute of Chicago are always good for the soul," says contributor Dan Eidsmoe.
Dan Eidsmoe, Your Take
An early morning walk along the Ka'anapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii.
An early morning walk along the Ka'anapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii.
Archana Bhat, Your Take
There's always a bright spot in the blues in Plano, Texas.
There's always a bright spot in the blues in Plano, Texas.
Dara Fazel, Your Take
Evening shot taken of a boat landing in Murrells Inlet, SC.
Evening shot taken of a boat landing in Murrells Inlet, SC.
Austin Bond, Your Take
Blue skies above the Statue of Liberty at Liberty Island in New York.
Blue skies above the Statue of Liberty at Liberty Island in New York.
Mario Rocha, Your Take
A jellyfish swarms around calm waters trailing it's tentacles.
A jellyfish swarms around calm waters trailing it's tentacles.
Gina Keatley, Your Take
Incandescent petals grow in Washington.
Incandescent petals grow in Washington.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
The Empire State Building shines blue on April 15, 2015.
The Empire State Building shines blue on April 15, 2015.
Javan Ng, Your Take
Clouds stroll by as a beautiful day unfolds on the beaches of Siesta Key.
Clouds stroll by as a beautiful day unfolds on the beaches of Siesta Key.
Michiale Schneider, Your Take
Looking up from the Mabel Ringling Rose Garden in Sarasota, Fla.
Looking up from the Mabel Ringling Rose Garden in Sarasota, Fla.
Michiale Schneider, Your Take
An icicle slowly melts in Toledo, Ohio.
An icicle slowly melts in Toledo, Ohio.
Michiale Schneider, Your Take
A clear sky in Southern Oregon on April 11, 2015.
A clear sky in Southern Oregon on April 11, 2015.
Herb Kennedy, Your Take
Different shades of blue fill the sky in Littleton, Mass.
Different shades of blue fill the sky in Littleton, Mass.
Monique Flint, Your Take
Storm clouds roll through Jackson, Tenn., on April 15, 2015.
Storm clouds roll through Jackson, Tenn., on April 15, 2015.
Megan Kristin, Your Take
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