Have you ever stared into a snow globe so intently that the miniature world inside could almost become real? I have always been enchanted by those perfect settings held in suspended animation, scenes only brought to life in the same moment their polished glass enclosures are tossed about. During a good snowstorm I would often imagine that I was living in the middle of my own private snow globe, watching the giant snowflakes whirl around me as though it were just shaken.

For this contest, we'd like you to show us glimpses of real life existing inside a snow globe.

Have fun, keep it clean, be creative. Don't forget the cliché list. As always, quality is a must. We will remove poor entries no matter how much we like you. You'll have 48 hours for this contest, so make your submission count.