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

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You know the rules- pic,s or it never happened 馃槈

Good point! Tonight when I get home, I'll see if I can find 'em. I should have the dog picture, and maybe also some of the preparations for the failed underwater shoot.
 
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The judges are conferring, sharing their thoughts on the merits of each photograph.馃憤

I am in the back, educating them with details on the watches. As it is Father's Day, they are pretending to listen with great interest. 馃檮

Later, after a scrumptious late lunch on the deck (grilled diver scallops, fresh corn on the cob, sauteed zuchinni squash & vidalia onions, and a nice Cakebread chardonnay馃槈), the Darlinboy family will have the final conference and tally the results.

For those of you who may already looking for your photo in this photo - it will provide no clues to the finalists or eventual winners.馃槣

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You all should know who's gonna win...... if everyone knows what's good for them, that is. 馃槜 馃榿
 
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Kids vs watch enthusiasts; the final result will be fascinating!
My vote goes to @neekon for that watery 300, with @daddykc close runner up for the armband and enigmatic facial expression.

Sorry @Nobel Prize - you know what they say "Self-praise is no recommendation" (which is a lot more polite than the German version).
 
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There are some great shots of watches among plants and watches at the beach, but there are a few that just stand above the others. Besides my most excellent shot of the Chrono Cockpit (blatant self promotion 馃槈), I can honestly say it would be no shame to lose to either of these:



However, the picture I wish I was there for (because it looks like a cool beach scene) is this one:

 
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I already demand a re-count...the votes are not final until the super delegates have their say! I ban @Longbow and @ulackfocus from voting, giving feedback, traveling et all
 
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I already demand a re-count...the votes are not final until the super delegates have their say! I ban @Longbow[ and @ulackfocus from voting, giving feedback, traveling et all

Too late 馃槤
 
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There are some great shots of watches among plants and watches at the beach, but there are a few that just stand above the others. Besides my most excellent shot of the Chrono Cockpit (blatant self promotion 馃槈), I can honestly say it would be no shame to lose to either of these:



However, the picture I wish I was there for (because it looks like a cool beach scene) is this one:

Indeed, the 1st & last are great, but the second one seems to be problematic - are those Helium bubbles? Obvious fake.
 
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I was robbed. It was that Lying guy and that Low Energy guy that did it. Let me win. I will make it GREAT.
 
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Indeed, the 1st & last are great, but the second one seems to be problematic - are those Helium bubbles? Obvious fake.

The photographer is the Helium Escape Valve Master, after all. Ain't that right @styggpyggeno1?
 
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staying with the gloomy theme.
Actually a really cool image, but a bit too "Russian Ultra Hooligan" to be a nice summer photo.
 
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Well, summer is known for being the best season to take your shirt off 馃榾
 
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Holy shat, who took this photo. That guy must be the winner. It really has it all. 馃槜
 
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WINNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED!!!

It has been a really tough contest to judge this time, but great fun for the Darlinboy family & hopefully for the contestants and kibitzers too!

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And now without further delay....





Well, with a small delay, as it will in fact take me a few minutes more to compose the winner's thread. 馃槣
 
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On the way to Father's Day dinner with daughter and this:


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Oopsie.! Meant to put this in what are you wearing馃槜
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