This picture stopped me in my tracks while I was looking through images for next week's The Week in Pictures.

OUR SLIP IS SHOWING: This picture made it into 'The Week in Pictures'. It's an interesting way to see something that people in Seattle see every day. That is part of the daily photojournalists mission, and I commend Mike Urban for doing it well. However, there is a problem. We accidentally ran the picture upside down in our slideshow. Click my link below to see how it originally ran. I like this version not just because it shows reality, but because I can now decode what the big colored blob is in the background.

The wealthy and powerful leaders at the World Economic Forum probably feel like they have "the whole world in their hands." All I know is I want that screen.

This is the first time I've ever seen useful information on this type of sign. A third message said, "Run for cold climates", also extremely useful advice if you're fleeing zombies. Anyone who's read the novel "World War Z" will understand that.

What year is this? It's amazing that we actually have to enact this law. Aren't some things just obvious? Do you feel that you've been the victim of recent pay discrimination?

I love the color, texture and humor of this shot, but it still makes me very nervous. I know he's the trainer, but a hawk is still a wild animal.

This Suzuki dealership at the Tempe Autoplex in Tempe, AZ is closed. The Kia dealership is too. I spent a few days there last week shooting a video for a business story on the state of auto sales in this sluggish economy. Check it out here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/28863557#28863557

I feel uncomfortable when I see pictures of child beauty pageants. It seems like the kind of event that belongs in a bygone era. However, it is popular with some people. What do you think about the child beauty pageants? Have you or would you participate?

Solar eclipses always make cool pictures, but it's hard to come up with something we haven't seen before. This shot of the sun at the horizon seems laden with symbolism.

Judging from the size of some of those ice cicles, I'd say this is an activity that definitely warrants a helmet.

This picture perfectly captures the mood here in London. Low, oppressive clouds, rain and a crumbling economy. A good time to be at the local pub.

NBC's Dan Renaldo made this picture of the press corps covering Obama's Inauguration. There were a lot of spectators, but also a lot of press. I heard stories about how cold it was up there and wonder how Obama wasn't cold without gloves or a hat. But then again, he didn't have to be out there for 5 hours like the photographers.

This is another one of those "bad day at the office" pictures. When you miss a jump on a downhill course, things get ugly in a hurry.

I like everything about this picture. Photojournalist Mayra Beltran did a wonderful job. This combination of technique, art and emotional sensitivity is what makes photojournalism fascinating.

The photographer captured the newly elected President and his wife in a moment looking like they were truly enjoying themselves. How did you enjoy Inauguration day?

A Department of Defense photographer captured the view of the crowd from the VIP perspective. What do you think of a news site publishing government-issued imagery? For a view of the VIPs from the crowd's perspective, check out msnbc.com Photosynth:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28661923

Open your browser window as big as possible to take in the masses of people shown in this image. Wow! Interact with a high definition view of this image: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28759812

This inauguration image is a perfect example of how a low angle can make such a different photo than the usual telephoto shot. Photographer Chuck Kennedy had to get special permission to place a remote camera at the foot of the president. Read how this history making photo was done at: http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=101&aid=157334

Is it live or is it memorex?

It's good to see these guys being civil with each other. It could be easy to carry over bad feelings from the general election. Photographer Jim Young used light very effectively. The way it rakes across the flag, hand and face provides just enough visual information.

We've been using a new tool to display images of the inauguration activities. Microsoft's Photosynth finds commonalities within pictures and stitches those images into an interactive display that allows the viewer to move seamlessly from one image to another. It's kind of a new way of seeing and reporting from the news scene. Our next step is to include your pictures. If you are in Washington D.C. today or tomorrow, photograph what you see and we'll attempt to include your pictures in our Photosynth presentations.

I imagine our readers are getting as weary of images of the violence and tragedy in Gaza as we are. So it's nice to see life in the region getting back to something more normal. I sure hope these guys aren't sore losers!

We see blur motion used in photographs almost daily. But I thought this combination of flash and longer shutter speed created a slightly different and interesting look, especially because the photographer also captured a moment of intense concern and action. What do you think of the technique?

The taming part doesn't seem to be coming along very well for these two.

We considered this image for the latest "Week in Pictures." While we appreciated the contrast of the more and less bundled up people pictured, the composition and light in this image weren't enough to beat out the other strong contenders we saw this week. See the slideshow here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3917677/