Right now, we have 15 submissions and there are 3 days till I post the prelims.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I am now opening up the submissions to a second photo, for those who have already submitted one.

For those who haven't submitted any photos, you may put in one or two!

Let's see if we can't get a bit closer to 30!

[Tom Kitten]

1. thank you for all your hard work Peggy!

I had several photos under consideration and had a hard time deciding... I'll see what else I have and try to post it ASAP!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. You're welcome, dear Tom and it's not all that hard, actually!

Paying attention and following up are not difficult.

I look forward to seeing what you might have!

[Soph0571]

2. Hi Peggy

I'm in with a second one!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thanks so much, dear Soph! I'll check it out now! ♥

On edit: It's a grand photo! I love those ancient buildings.

[Soph0571]

12. Thanks my love n/t

[Grumpy Old Guy]

10. I agree with Peggy.

I love those ancient buildings.

Was this one really bombed out during the war?

[Soph0571]

11. Yes

It is in the City and got bombed in the blitz and was never rebuilt.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

5. Woo hoo!

The hard part is picking one. I have a doozy.

[Soph0571]

7. You going for the one and two spots again?

LOLOL

[Grumpy Old Guy]

9. Of course!

I can't help myself.

The competition is pretty tough this time. We have some great photographers here. I'll be happy just to place.

[Applan]

6. How do I submit a photo?

Sorry to ask, this is my first time

[Soph0571]

8. You need to go to a photo hosting site

I use imgur

Make sure that your image fits the size requirements first - 1024 on the longest side.

Copy and paste your image on the upload page https://imgur.com/upload

Once it has fully uploaded, right click on the image and open in new tab

Copy web address on that page and post here.

Your image will appear

[I_UndergroundPanther]

13. I entered for the first time

I will go out tomorrow and look for abandoned stuff.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. That's a great idea!

I will most likely not insert your commentary into the photo. All I need is the title and your title is right on!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

15. I've replaced my second entry.

I had posted this lovely photo of an old tow truck I found by the side of the road in Three Rivers, California. I still love that pic, and I think it's a winner. But, the more I thought about it, the more I wasn't sure that it really qualified as "abandoned." It was definitely old and retired, but I realized there is air in the tires and there isn't any vegetation growing on it. I think someone is taking care of it. Maybe it was OK, but I wouldn't want anyone to think I was bending the rules.

Anyway, I replaced it with another wonderful photo, an abandoned hogan, which is a traditional dwelling, on the Navajo Reservation. There is no question that this one qualifies, and I also think it's a better image.

Thanks!

Ross

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Your reasoning is very sound, and I too love your new entry! Thanks for doing that. n/t

[Grumpy Old Guy]

17. Thanks Peggy!