EllenG has passed away.

Ellen was a frequent contributor to the photography forum, often with photos of birds. I didn't see anything here so I am sharing a link from mnhtnbb in another forum. Another of her friends asked me to help let people know.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10182258736

The Full Beaver Moon over L.A.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while.

This was the full Beaver moon over downtown through yesterday's haze.

***The Winners are up in GD!***

***DU PHOTO CONTEST: THE WINNERS***

It is with great pleasure that I announce the results of the August Photo Contest. Every month we comment on how wonderful the entries were, and this month was no exception. The theme for the August contest was "Water, Lakes, ocean, ponds, rain storms, flooding. No water sports though." All of the photos were terrific, and the nine finalists were stunning. Without further ado, here are the winners.

First place goes to HAB911 for their amazing close-up of a drop of water. Appropriately the title of the image is “Water.” This photo required skill, artistry and patience.



Second place goes to urbanhermit for their stunning landscape, “Tranquil morning.” The reflections on the still water, the early morning mist, the curving shoreline and the snow covered peaks all contribute to a beautiful image.



Mnhtnbb took third place with their beautiful seascape “Surf’s Up at Dawn.” The sun is just peeking through the low clouds while the waves are pounding the beach and a flock of pelicans are gliding by. What a great moment.



Congratulations to the winners and all who entered, and thanks to all who took the time to vote.

***CONTEST FINALS ARE UP IN GENERAL DISCUSSION***

***AUGUST PHOTO CONTEST: THE FINALS***

These are the finals for the August photo contest. The theme is "Water, Lakes, ocean, ponds, rain storms, flooding. No water sports though." The theme was suggested by by Rebl2.

Please vote for the photo that you think best exemplifies this theme. Please also leave your comments, as we love to read them. The finals will run for 72 hours. The contest is posted in General Discussion with permission of the moderators.

Thanks for voting.

Tranquil morning


At the Marsh


Water


Approach to the Big Drop


Ripple


Surf’s Up at Dawn


Woodland Waterfall


Foggy dawn on Cannon Beach


Gunsight Lake-Glacier National Park

***PRELIMINARIES ARE UP IN GD!***

Thread one: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577870
Thread two: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577887
Thread three: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577907

Please check them out for errors. I think I got it right this time.

***August Photo Contest: Water***Preliminary Thread Three of Three***

The theme for the August contest is "Water, Lakes, ocean, ponds, rain storms, flooding. No water sports though." The theme was chosen by by Rebl2, winner of the last contest.

There are three threads. Please vote in each one and leave comments, as we love to read them!

These preliminary threads will run for 72 hours. They are posted in GD with the permission of the Administrators.

Thread #1:https://democraticunderground.com/100220577870
Thread #2: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577887

Gushes to Ripples


Cold Blue Water


Geirangerfjord


Woodland Waterfall


Foggy dawn on Cannon Beach


Blackwater Falls, WV


On “Not-so-Golden-Pond.”


In the Mists at the top of Madeira


Norway Fresh


Gunsight Lake-Glacier National Park

***August Photo Contest: Water***Preliminary Thread two of Three***

The theme for the August contest is "Water, Lakes, ocean, ponds, rain storms, flooding. No water sports though." The theme was chosen by by Rebl2, winner of the last contest.

There are three threads. Please vote in each one and leave comments, as we love to read them!

These preliminary threads will run for 72 hours. They are posted in GD with the permission of the Administrators.

Thread #1: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577870
Thread #3: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577907

A Hole in the Sky


Approach to the Big Drop


Ripple


Surf’s Up at Dawn


Public Boat Launch, Everett, Wa


Guarding the Icelandic Coast


Lake Superior, believe it or not


Go Fetch!


To Boldly Go


“Reed Soup”

***August Photo Contest: Water***Preliminary Thread One of Three***

The theme for the August contest is "Water, Lakes, ocean, ponds, rain storms, flooding. No water sports though." The theme was chosen by by Rebl2, winner of the last contest.

There are three threads. Please vote in each one and leave comments, as we love to read them!

These preliminary threads will run for 72 hours. They are posted in GD with the permission of the Administrators.

Thread #2: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577887
Thread #3: https://democraticunderground.com/100220577907

A Web of Rain


December Wave


Water and Ice


The tide is out under the docks Naknek, Alaska


Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign


Tranquil morning


Hitting the Swells; Hawaii


At the Marsh


Water


Napali Sunset