****2016 Summer Photo Contest - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!! ***

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Beach, sun, and diver in its natural environment...
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Pictured is my Heuer Skipper 15640 (Cal. 15) against a photo of E Scows racing that I got from Google images. The cool thing about this picture, is that a sailor (and watch collector) reached-out to me after I originally posted. Turns out that he also lives in NJ, and that sail number I-49 (in the picture) is the guy who won the "Rolex Yachtsman of the Year" two years ago. He also mentioned that he was on I-49 and was probably out of frame in this photo! Had no idea, just really liked the shot as a amateur sailor myself. Neat story about our little watch collecting community, and the different ties that bring us together!

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For those interested - Lake Minnetonka to host international regatta:

http://lakerpioneer.com/2016/05/16/lake-minnetonka-to-host-international-regatta/

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Picture Google Images - used with permission of J.B.
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In keeping with the drinks and watches theme
My drink wanted to wear my watch 😀

Something's wrong with the color in your camera. 😜 Get that fixed and try again.

What time is it again?

A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with several watches is never quite sure.
 
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edit. Both pictures taken on a small island in the Åland archipelago (between Sweden and Finland). Red granite is what most of the islands there are "made of". This photo contest is supposed to be family oriented but in trying to flirt with the Mrs judge - I will just say this...

It is a remote isolated and barren island. That is my trousers in the background... There is nothing between me and the motifs but my mobile phone camera.

I try to get out on that island for a week now and then to live the simple life. A tent, a sleeping bag and some very simple cooking gear. I catch fish and take in the view. Read and relax. My family has been going there for many generations and it is a paradise.

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Is this considered as cheating?
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Some really nice shots so far - stiff competition for this one!

Keep 'em coming!::psy::
 
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Entry #1
Don't be shy now, I know its early.


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Entry #2
Summer storm 2
(Her she is, ahhh I'm/everything getting wet!!! 😲 )

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A friendly reminder...

... judging will be done by the Darlinboy family - Mrs. Darlinboy, me, and our two teenage sons ...

keep in mind that three of the four judges are not me - no WIS filter on their picks. 😉
 
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Another beautiful day by the lake! 👍 And I have to say I love the rust coloured 10min bezel markers with the olive dial markers
 
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Just to note my birthday is June 17 th....

My wife's is the 15th.