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- Errick L. Cameron

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May Countdown Thread



May Countdown Thread

Welcome to the May Countdown Thread:

It has really been a joy to host this thread as it has enabled me to meet and learn more about some of the talented photographers here in BP. I am looking forward to seeing your favorite photos for the past month of May as well.

*If you are a regular here you know what to do.

**If you are new to this thread, take some time to read our helpful hints below and join in the fun.

*** If you found yourself here because you are lost.... Hmmm.., Don't worry, this is not the Hotel California, you can escape!

Some helpful hints for attaching photos into a BP Forum Thread, if you're unfamiliar with the process:
1) Sign into BP. IF YOU HAVEN'T entered the Contest for today, you can use the "Photo ID" method to pull an existing image (from your Member Center) into your reply here.
a. Jot down the PhotoID # of the photo you wish to share. To determine your PhotoID, go to the little Pancakes icon, then click “My Photos”, then “Manage/Enter.” The PhotoID is right below the number.
b. Go to the Countdown Contest thread. Click “Respond” at the bottom of the page.
c. Type in whatever you wish; e.g., “Here’s my Fav image for the month.”

d. Click the “Select” button below the text input box, and select “1.” Toggle on “Notify” box if you wish to be notified. Click “Submit.”

e. The Image Uploader appears. On the right-hand side, you’ll see an input box for the PhotoID (from step 1a). Type it in then click “submit your photo.” Then, return to the forum thread and you’ll see your photo.

2) IF YOU HAVE ALREADY entered the Contest for today, you can't use the Photo ID method *today*. Either wait until tomorrow to reply here first, or upload a copy of the image (from your PC) and attach to this thread. This produces a duplicate image in your Member Center; however, you don't have to make that duplicate visible in your Gallery.

3) If you're uploading a duplicate, I suggest titling it "For Forum" so it stands out in your Member Center, for easier housecleaning later on. This can also help nudge BP viewers to go find the original image in your gallery, if they want to leave a comment. Likewise, if you want to add a comment to a photo seen here, first try to tell if it is a duplicate upload. As a courtesy, try to find the original image in the member's gallery and leave your comment there instead of on the duplicate... which may one day be deleted.

Errick


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June 10, 2016

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   The Chase in Black and White
The Chase in Black and White

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I will start us off with two of my photos that
I am very fond of. The first was a rework of a previously entered photo but this time I went to Black and White. I believe it is an improvement and actually adds to the drama of the action.


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June 09, 2016

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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My second photo was taken in April of 2016. I know that you have all taken photos that you just can't stop thinking about. That is how this one has hit me. "downed" captured on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.


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June 09, 2016

 

Cary Rogers
 
 

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Concentration
Concentration

Cary Rogers

 
 
One of my favorite entries for May. A longtime friend of mine, with a lot of character in his face.


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June 10, 2016

 

Pat Harry
 
 
 
One of my favorites from last month.


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June 10, 2016

 

Pat Harry
 
 
 
And this is another favorite, but did not get an EP. All the same, I love this one.


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June 10, 2016

 
- Dayna Cain

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BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Peaceful, Easy Feeling
Peaceful, Easy Feeling

Dayna Cain

 
 
Thanks for hosting this thread Errick! Here is my favorite from May...


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June 11, 2016

 

Kristy A. Keene
 
 
 
I think this one for May. Didn't enter a lot through the month. Good Luck to you all!


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June 12, 2016

 

Linda G. Yee
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Fan Dance - For Forum
Fan Dance - For Forum
Taken at the Sanibel Island Beach Park in SW Florida near Fort Myers. I

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I have just gotten back onto BetterPhoto, so I had only one entry late in the month. Not even sure if it will be counted toward May or June


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June 12, 2016

 

Linda G. Yee
  Sorry about the Triple Photo post. I pressed "submit" more times than necessary as it didn't seem like the photo was being accepted. :(


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June 12, 2016

 

Linda G. Yee
  Fixed the Problem by deleting two of the dups.


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June 12, 2016

 
- Nikki McDonald

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Picking a simple tulip for my May favorite.


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June 13, 2016

 
- Peggy Pfister

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Stonecrop III
Stonecrop III

Finalist - Digital Darkroom - May 2016


This small succulent plant is commonly known as stonecrop because its leaves resemble stones. I converted it to near-black-and-white and enhanced the stony look with Topaz ReStyle and PS CC.

Peggy Pfister

 
 
Hello everyone, and thanks to Errick for hosting the thread!
I didn't enter many for May, but here is my favorite, entered in Digital Darkroom (since I converted it to near-black-and-white).


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June 13, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Zoom into Summer
Zoom into Summer
Shot this while driving in the Black Forest region in Germany.

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Thank you Errick for hosting this thread.

As usual, many to pick from this month too, but am giving this MT a thumbs up for my fave of the month.

Good luck to all in the May contest.

UB.


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June 14, 2016

 

Kristy A. Keene
 
 

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
The Sea Star
The Sea Star
Entry for Catch-All

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Oops didn't add my photo :)

My favorite for May. I didn't enter much for May, this is for Monthly Theme.


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June 14, 2016

 
- Nikki McDonald

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BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Sunrise from Steptoe Butte
Sunrise from Steptoe Butte
Submitted for the PG 101 Group Sunrise, Sunset Theme
Category: Nature and Landscapes

Nikki McDonald

 

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Tulip Perestroyka
Tulip Perestroyka
Resubmitted December 26, 2016
Category: Flowers

Nikki McDonald

 
 
Oh my goodness, I am loving the favorites you all picked this month! On the road myself and commenting is even more cumbersome than usual, but I'll see what I can do when I get home because there's some fantastic work in this thread!

I'm putting two in - one for Nature and Landscape and the other in Flowers.

Good luck to all.


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June 15, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Save Water
Save Water

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Nothing much moving here, so am putting my second best fave of my May entries.

Will be away on vacation for the next 5 days and hope to be back by May 26. If we see early results this month by then, then CONGRATZ in advance to all the SFs, Finalists and Winners.


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June 22, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  opps...be back by June 26, need some strong coffee!


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June 22, 2016

 

Susan Williams
 
 
 
My Fav for May. Good luck to all!


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June 22, 2016

 

Susan Williams
 
 
 
My Fav for May. Good luck to all!


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June 22, 2016

 
- Lola M.

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BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Spring Rain
Spring Rain

Lola M.

 
 
Here is my favorite for May. Good Luck Everyone!!!!!


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June 23, 2016

 
- Harriet Feagin

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   South Rim Lookout
South Rim Lookout
Nature and Landscape 5-5-16

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My favorite for May..


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June 23, 2016

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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Here are a couple of my faves.


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June 23, 2016

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Beautiful Links
Beautiful Links

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One of my faves.


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June 23, 2016

 

Teresa Letkiewicz
 
 
 
Here are my two favorites from last month. :-)


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June 23, 2016

 

Teresa Letkiewicz
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Staff Favorite   Old barn at Vinales Valley
Old barn at Vinales Valley
This picture was taken from our hotel room window at sunset.

Teresa Letkiewicz

 
 
Here are one of my favorites from last month. :-)


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June 23, 2016

 

Teresa Letkiewicz
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Rain leaf
Rain leaf

Teresa Letkiewicz

 
 
And here is another one.


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June 23, 2016

 

Susan Williams
 
 

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick  
Classic
Classic
MM 5/21/16

Susan Williams

 
 
My fav for May.


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June 23, 2016

 
- Jill Odice

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  Newbill House ( For Forum)
Newbill House ( For Forum)

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  Pipeline Swallowtail (For Forum)
Pipeline Swallowtail (For Forum)

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My 2 favorites from May are :
Newbill House which was taken on a trip to Oregon. I changed the sky and used several layers of filters in the DD category.
And Pipeline Swallowtail ( Battus Philenor) in the D and C category.


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June 24, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Hoping to see SFs for May soon!


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June 26, 2016

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Out for Repairs
Out for Repairs

A ray of light illuminated this man in a grimy workspace in an old district in Fes, Morocco.

G. Margaret Hennes

 
 
Only entered two in May. Here's my fave for May


Good luck everybody


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June 27, 2016

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Fabulous work found in this thread. Good Luck everyone. Get lots of gold!!!

Sorry I have not been around much this month. Life gets in the way at times. Headed out to where I have no PC so communication gets difficult. I will be watching your progress but again, little communication to all of you so... Win big and have fun!


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June 27, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Have fun and good luck to you too, Errick.
Usman.


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June 29, 2016

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  Staff Favorites are out, folks.
Congrats to the recipients, and best of luck in the next round!


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June 29, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Yes they are. Good luck to all in the next rounds.
UB.


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June 29, 2016

 
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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FIRST PLACE Winner   Episcopus Requievit
Episcopus Requievit
The tomb of Henry Saterlee, first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC, situated in the eastern apse of the cathedral. 6-frame stitched pano with B/W conversion.
5/16 1st Place - ManMade

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Yikes -- forgot to pick a fav from my 9 entries for May, and now here are SF's -- so I'll pick a fav of my 3 hopefuls ;)


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June 30, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Finalists are out and hopefully the Winners will be announced soon. Good luck everyone.
UB.


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June 30, 2016

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  I'm up late writing and hoping to see winners soon. :)
Good luck everyone!


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June 30, 2016

 
- Peggy Pfister

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  And as if by magic, here they are!
Congrats to all !!!


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June 30, 2016

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ to all the Winners of May Contest.

UB.


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July 03, 2016

 
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