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Mousetoescamper

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16. Congratulations to all of the winners and a big thanks to all who participated!
Mon Aug 26, 2024, 11:56 AM
Aug 2024

Last edited Mon Aug 26, 2024, 01:08 PM - Edit history (1)

I'd hoped the theme would ignite the imaginations of our photographers. There were fewer entries than usual, which is understandable given the unusual theme. But valuing quality over quantity, I think this contest was a great success. The proof is in the pudding.

Thanks, Grumpy Old Guy, for telling the moving story behind the bronzed shoes. And thanks for the well-deserved tip of the hat to HAB911's historic photo.

I'd like to give a special mention to Old Crank's entry, Croc in the Thames River. Old Crank has posted splendid photos of architecture and festivals in Europe. While his entry doesn't match the technical qualities of his finer photos, for comedic value alone, it's a winner. Thanks for the hearty laugh, cranky one!









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Thank you so much, my dear Grumpy, for your wonderful plaudits! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2024 #1
Sometimes being quick to react is what's most important. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #3
Me and my iPhone, just having fun! I look forward to more competitions with you, dear Grumpy! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2024 #4
Congratulations everyone riverbendviewgal Aug 2024 #2
Thank you so much. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #5
Shalom elleng Aug 2024 #6
Shalom! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #8
I have to confess that 'One Hundred Years Old' got my vote. Dem2theMax Aug 2024 #7
Thank you so much. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #9
Congrats all! Solly Mack Aug 2024 #10
Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #17
Thank you Grumpy, I am truly humbled HAB911 Aug 2024 #11
Thank you for your service! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #18
Thanks all and especially to Grumpy Diamond_Dog Aug 2024 #12
Thank you and congratuations! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #19
Ah Yes, the theme first off made me think of the Holocaust and all those discarded shoes Beringia Aug 2024 #13
Congratulations to all winners AND all participants...... a kennedy Aug 2024 #14
All the baby shoes were very evocative of their (imagined) owners. But ... planetc Aug 2024 #15
Congratulations to all of the winners and a big thanks to all who participated! Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #16
It was a great theme. Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #20
Your effort and imagination paid off. Even before knowing the backstory, I felt an emotional connection to your photo. Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #21
Now I have to come up with a good idea! Grumpy Old Guy Aug 2024 #22
It's an onerous task, but that's what you get for doing good work! Mousetoescamper Aug 2024 #23
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