February photo contest: Love

Rose petals, a crackling fireplace and bubbly are some traditional hallmarks of Valentine's Day, but feel free to think outside the gift-wrapped box when tackling our photo contest theme of Love. (iStockphoto)

It's February, a month of frosty winter weather, mid-term exams and, this leap year, one more day until the arrival of spring.

Of course, let's not forget Valentine's Day, that day of Cupid, candy hearts and romantic dinners.

Call us sentimental, but we've taken Valentine's Day as inspiration for this month's photo contest theme: Love!

But the theme of love isn't limited to photos of one's belle or beau. Maybe it's love of family (stay tuned, some of you, for Family Day on Feb. 20!) or love of country (Flag Day's on Feb. 26). Or maybe you love your pet and you want to share a photo of him or her; or that you love cooking, and want to share your favourite dish.

However you wish to represent the theme, we're excited to see what you've come up with.

We'll be posting your best shots each day in February. At the end of the month, we'll select five finalists and ask you to vote for your favourite.

The contest winner will receive a prize courtesy of the CBC Shop.

How to enter

Upload your images here or to our CBC Your Voice Flickr pool, tagged with the words " February photo contest," or email them to: yournews@cbc.ca with " February photo contest" in the subject line.

Please note: Only Canadian residents will be eligible for the final prize.

Related links

• Tips and guidelines for taking a good photo
• CBC Community photo contest rules