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- Errick L. Cameron

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December Countdown Thread



Welcome to the December Countdown Thread

Please join us and share one or two of your favorite photos from last month. 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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January 17, 2018

 

Cary Rogers
  (just tagging for now) Best of Luck everybody!


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January 16, 2018

 
- Harriet Feagin

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  Tagging in...


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January 16, 2018

 
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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Market Grapes
Market Grapes
A wooden bin of fresh grapes at a vendor's stall in one of Florence's street markets. 12/17 Finalist - D&M

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Uncle Ted
Uncle Ted
I participated in Wreaths Across America this morning; under that program, some 247,000 wreaths were laid at the graves of Arlington Cemetery today. I arrived early enough that I got to place the wreath at the grave of my great-uncle, Conrad ("Ted") whose gravestone is shown here, in line with the tree trunk. I never knew him personally; in the week before the Army-Navy football game earlier this month, ridiculously rampant team spirit in the office demanded I choose sides (never followed the game before.) That prompted me to search for information on Ted's naval service... I learned he was at Pearl Harbor during the attack... I then discovered, and have now connected with, his daughter; a first-cousin once-removed I simply never knew existed!

Chris Budny

 
 
Almost managed a half-month of entries in Dec. ;) Almost exclusively from Italy (save one). So here's a favorite of the Italy line-up (not remotely my usual kind of image while on travel in a city of great architecture!) and, the sole non-Italy image. as well... Best of luck to everyone in Dec's results!


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January 16, 2018

 
- Nikki McDonald

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Tiger Leg Monkey Frog
Tiger Leg Monkey Frog
Submitted for December 1, 2017
Category: Animals

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Cold Feet
Cold Feet
Submitted for December 3, 2017
Category: Monthly Theme (Ice)

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Here are my two, one in Animals because I love these little critters and one in Monthly Theme (Ice) just because I think it's such a good fit.


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January 16, 2018

 
- Mitch Spence

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Eagle Care
Eagle Care
A man who works with a raptor rescue group tends gently to a bald eagle, a resident of the facility.

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I'm especially fond of this one for the month.


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January 17, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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I am going to go with two black and whites this month....


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January 17, 2018

 

Carrie Pichler
 
 
BetterPhoto.com Staff Favorite   Pretty Filly
Pretty Filly
This young gal showed up at my neighbor's boarding facility. She brings me so much joy to watch her frolicking around with such energy. She annoys the older horses but when she bucks up and whinnies, the other horses can't help but to play with her.

Carrie Pichler

 
 
After a few weeks of stormy and chilly weather, the clouds finally broke to reveal a very happy sun. My buddies across the street certainly enjoyed romping around in the snow outside their stables! Who else is ready for spring! Hope everyone had a good holiday season and good luck!


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January 17, 2018

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Zoom In
Zoom In
Placed in the center of an ice rink in the lawns of Natural History Museum, London.

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Vinyard Succulants - II
Vinyard Succulants - II
Some DD fun with a capture of succulents in a vineyard in Burano, Italy.

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Good luck all in the contest this month.
My two faves from December are both Digitally enhanced, towards the extreme.


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January 19, 2018

 
- Vicki Gilbreath

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My favorite for December. Good luck everyone.


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January 19, 2018

 
- Vicki Gilbreath

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Texas Winter
Texas Winter

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My favorite for December. Good luck everyone.


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January 19, 2018

 
- Dayna Cain

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My Back Yard
My Back Yard

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My fave for December. Good luck everyone!


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January 20, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Chris, I have to go with Uncle Ted. Your selective focus really draws me in. Hope to see this one again!


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January 26, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Two wonderful nature shots Nikki. Don't make me choose. Like them both.


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January 26, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Eagle Care has gold written in it... Hope it works out for you!


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January 26, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Pretty Cool Filly Carrie. Nostril steam and all! Good Luck!


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January 26, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Not sure why Zoom In did not score an EP. I still like your Grey Day best from your December entries Usman..


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January 26, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  You know how I like black and white and I like the detail on this one Vicki. Good luck in the next round.


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January 26, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Gorgeous Color Dayna. What would look even better is to put some Gold color underneath this one!


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January 26, 2018

 

Susan Williams
 
 

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Keeper of the Marsh
Keeper of the Marsh
DD 12/28/17

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My favorite for December.


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January 28, 2018

 

Cary Rogers
 
 

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Black Ice
Black Ice
(resubmit for Monthly Theme) f/3.7, 1/1000 sec, 72mm, ISO-64.
Entered: 12/07/2017

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Slippery When Wet
Slippery When Wet
frozen pond with some surface melt from a sunny day. f/8.0, 1/160 sec, 36.9mm, ISO-64. MT Entry: 12/13/2017

Cary Rogers

 
 
Most all my entries for December were for the Monthly Theme. Here are 2 of my personal favorites. Good Luck everyone!


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January 28, 2018

 

Teresa Letkiewicz
 
 

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Ice skating rink on Clinton Square
Ice skating rink on Clinton Square
Ice skating ring in our town is open for winter.

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Winter steps
Winter steps

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Here are my two favorites for December.


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January 29, 2018

 
- Jill Odice

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Light in the Window ( forum)
Light in the Window ( forum)

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Cape Neddick Lobster Pots ( forum)
Cape Neddick Lobster Pots ( forum)

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Since we have relocated to Maine and bought a house in Augusta, I haven't had much time for my photography...Of the few I posted for December these are my 2 favorites :-)
Cape Neddick Lobster Pots was taken on the way home from a visit to friends in New Hampshire.
Light in the Window was taken in Pembroke NH.during the daytime. I played around with Topaz and Nik Color Efex filters to get a spooky feeling to it :-)


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January 30, 2018

 

Bill Johnson
  Jill. You are practically where I grew up. Augusta was the "big city" for us. Actually, Hallowell was where I grew up. What part of Augusta are you in? Unlike Hallowell, it's on both sides of the river. I lived on Pleasant street place.
Enjoy.


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January 30, 2018

 
- Dayna Cain

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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Waiting On The Parade
Waiting On The Parade

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Here's another fave from December while we patiently wait on contest results...


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January 31, 2018

 
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  Congratulations to the Finalist for December!!


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January 31, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  We Have Some SILVER!!!!!!
Congratulations Chris, Nikki, Mitch, Teresa, and Dayna.
Now go on to get some Gold as well!! We are all pulling for you!


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January 31, 2018

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATZ to all the Winner.


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February 02, 2018

 
- Errick L. Cameron

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  Here is your invitation to join us in the January Countdown Thread. Hope to see you all there!

www.betterphoto.com/forms/QnaDetail.php?threadID=43047


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