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mike_c

(36,440 posts)
16. I'm in with an old photo of Merry in northern California.
Sun Sep 10, 2023, 03:54 PM
Sep 2023

On the subject of California seasons, we lived on the North Coast for 25 years. If you've been there in summer you might recognize Merry resting on warm concrete in July, lol. It was probably in the 60s that afternoon, and when the marine layer comes in the sun disappears altogether. That photo is all about textures, to me.

Looking for entries for this contest I realized how focused I've been on insect photos the last couple years. I need to get out more often!

I also realized how subjective themes like "Summer" are. I spent my summers on the North Coast building things in our backyard shop, so photos like the one below scream "Summertime!" to me, but probably not anyone else. I treasure those memories.

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OMG. Submission thread count already off!!! LakeArenal Sep 2023 #1
Yep, it's already a goner. sinkingfeeling Sep 2023 #2
I think that in the future, I'll post the Comments thread first! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #3
I bet. I'm frustrated for you. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #4
Is it possible... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #6
I really don't want to do that. I can live with it as it is. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #9
It was just a thought... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #12
Aaarrrggghhhhh! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #5
I'm in! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #7
Great photo submission! Callalily Sep 2023 #8
Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #13
It's a beautiful shot, my dear Grumpy! ♥ CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #10
Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #14
No seasons is one reason mnhtnbb Sep 2023 #15
Thank you Peggy for hosting again. Callalily Sep 2023 #11
I'm in with an old photo of Merry in northern California. mike_c Sep 2023 #16
The dog will win. ;-) Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #17
Lol! Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #20
People love dogs! Grumpy Old Guy Sep 2023 #21
All right! We now have HALF the entries that we need! Let's keep the entries coming! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #18
Summertime....and HAB911 Sep 2023 #19
That video was just wonderful, my dear HAB911! Perfect with your entry. ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #22
And now we have NINETEEN entries! Let's go! nt CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #23
I'm in... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #24
YES! Thank you so much, my dear 2naSalit! But I couldn't see your photo on my computer. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2023 #25
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