Which tuxedo and sequin-clad Hollywood buzz-makers will get to publicly thank their Moms and The Academy tonight? I make no predictions. I've only actually seen one of this year's Best Picture nominees, if you can believe it. Better to leave any prognosticating to the real insiders.

What I do know about is a different kind of picture: snap shots that become the coveted mementos of any trip. Thanks to artists and travelers who share their travel photos on Flickr, we can all see unique perspectives of places we know and love.

So I made a list. Places that the Deseret News reports are the most photographed places and landmarks in America. Here are my nominees for Best Picture among contributions to the Creative Commons. What other places might you add to this list?

Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon, AZ It's no surprise to me that THE GRAND CANYON landed at the top of a most-photographed icon list. If you've ever been there yourself, you know that no photo does it justice. But it's so irresistible to try. Cobalt123 did a beautiful job of capturing a Grand Canyon sunset. One of the most magical things about this place is the ever-changing shadows and light.

Statue of Liberty New York, NY Laverrue took this shot of LADY LIBERTY, and I like this perspective of her face. Is it my imagination, or did Laverrue capture tear-stained cheeks? Looks like the rain streams down from the corner of her eye. It's kind of stirring to imagine THE STATUE OF LIBERTY crying.

Washington Monument Washington, DC zachstern I like the dreamlike quality of this shot with the cherry blossoms in bloom. The photo has obviously been color edited, because you just know zachstern was there on a day the sky was bright blue. The color tone changes the mood of the scene, highlighting THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT as a bright, shining beacon.

Niagara Falls Niagara Falls, NY Corey Ann captured this rainbow at the beautiful and iconic NIAGARA FALLS. I wonder what it looked like from the perspective on the boat below? Could the ferry passengers see the gift of color they were floating near or was it above their heads and out of view? Either way, I like this reminder that no matter how you see something, there's likely someone else who views it differently. Diversity in perspective is a good thing.

Yosemite National Park Yosemite, CA Ansel Adams famously captured YOSEMITE's beauty, and his work still doesn't compare to seeing the real thing. Half-Dome, pictured here, is one of the park's most iconic features. Mlhradio worked pretty hard to get this shot, because this angle can't be seen from the car tour. The photographer snapped this from the vantage point of a four-hour hike.

Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco, CA Anirudh Koul must have been double-fisted when he took this interesting shot. If you've got one of the most photographed landmarks in your viewfinder, it's somehow poetic to take a picture times two. Forget poetry for a second. How about skill? Maybe others have thought of doing this, but not just anyone could pull it off. I know I, for one, couldn't achieve the same result.

Empire State Building New York, NY No doubt you've seen THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING in countless movies and pictures. This icon of the New York City skyline is recognized instantly. Punxutawney Phil took this photo through binoculars. Makes you feel like an oracle looking at the city through your crystal ball. If nice composition is an indicator of what's to come, I foretell good things in the future.