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June Countdown Thread

Welcome to the June Countdown Thread.

I am of hopes that we can re-energize this thread this month. I do apologize that I have not posted the thread for awhile. Cindy and I have been in transition with our downsizing and our big move from the St. Louis area to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Moving is so stressful! I will not go on and on.., but here we go… so lets’s see your best photos!!!

There are so many fabulous photo posted on BP. So many very inspiring works of time and talent. I like this thread because its purpose is for each of us to show case your individual photo that you believe is your best or that you feel is most representative of your inner self. So... let's see your personal best!
*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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0 July 24, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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	Two Stars Errick L. Cameron

I will start us off with my favorite photo from my last month’s entries. Two Stars, I like the detail and composition with this one. I hope that you like it’s viewing. Good Luck to all in the contest!

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0 July 24, 2021

- Janet Criswell

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	Landing Janet Criswell

Hard choice for me this month, but I love this one.

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0 July 24, 2021

- Ed Lauderdale

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	Picture This Practice working with PaintShop "Edge Effects". Ed Lauderdale

Errick, no need to apologize. I'm just glad you're back! Janet, from what I see of your work it's always going to be hard to chose. The same for Errick. Here's my favorite for the month.

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0 July 25, 2021

- Ann Varley

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	Fire on the Mountain The controlled burn on the valley floor at Yosemite NP on 5/26/21 had Half Dome veiled in smoke. Thankfully the smoke had mostly cleared by early afternoon. Ann Varley

Hi Errick, here's hoping your move goes well and you settle in comfortably! This is one of my favs from June submits.

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0 July 25, 2021

- Janet Criswell

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Thank you, Ed! The same goes for yours, and, as you said, Errick's. I mostly have a problem with sentimental attachment to some. ;)

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0 July 25, 2021

- Jill Odice

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	Clary Lake ( For Forum) Jill Odice
	Lavender Lupine ( For Forum) Jill Odice

These are my 2 favorites for the month of June. Clary Lake with the reflections, and a close up of Lupines which are a Maine favorite flower. We wait every year for them to bloom and they are everywhere!

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0 July 25, 2021

- Janet Criswell

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Jill, if you use the image numbers instead of uploading the image file again, the badges (EP, SP, etc.) will show in the forum. :)

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0 July 28, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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Janet: superb detail I on this fantastic photo! Looking forward to seeing this one again.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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Nice work Ed. I love this one. Belongs in a scientific journal. Good luck in the next round.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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Ann, you nailed the composition on this plus the smoke and the barren tree limb. Yes this is a winner!

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0 July 29, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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Jill, the reflection is spectacular and the contrasting red and blue make this photo very eye catching. Awesome!

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0 July 29, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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Such rich color in the lupine shot. How can one not love this photo!

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0 July 29, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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Hey all, we are getting close to the postings. Gets see another of your Staff Favorites if you have one that you want to share.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Ann Varley

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	The Finale at Glacier Point The last touches of the sunset against Half Dome at Yosemite's Glacier Point, May 26, 2021. Ann Varley

Hey Errick! Thanks for the kind words for Fire on the Mountain. This is another SF received for June submits.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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	Self Portrait I always keep my cell phone handy especially on my walks on the beach. Always looking for something interesting to photograph. I took this discarded pair of sunglasses to the dumpster. Errick L. Cameron

This is just a plane fun one I took one morning on a beach walk. I saw these abandoned sun blesses in the surf and captured this self portrait with my cell phone. Cell phones are a fun way to enjoy photography.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Janet Criswell

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	What Are You? Field camera image. PS Elements crop & levels, Luminar, watercolor filter in Smart Photo Editor. Janet Criswell

Thanks, Errick, and I agree about all the others. Excellent choices! Also agree about the phone, so I'll show this one. I was surprised to find the iphone can take shots using an IR filter. Since I already had one, I had to give it a try.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Janet Criswell

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That didn't go well. Obviously that's the wrong image. I like it, but it's not the IR image from the phone.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Errick L. Cameron

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That is a fun image Janet but know I want to see the ir photo.

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0 July 29, 2021

- Janet Criswell

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