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Happy Summer everyone! I know it's been summer for a while now but around here it never really feels like summer until July. Even though southern California has good weather almost always, here on the coast we get faked out in June. They call it June gloom and it doesn't lift until, well, July. So, here we are...enjoying sun and summer and all that goes with it. The beach, the pool, bike riding, dog walking, you name it.

So with this month also comes a new word for our One Word Project. What better word to mark all things warm and wonderful than the word summer? We've got so much to look forward to in the coming months, why not celebrate it? We're featuring a ton of your pictures and posts in the Your Local Picks feature, The Shutter Suite at BlogHer and soon after Picture Hope officially kicks off with trip #1.

So many good things coming it's true but for now, let's bask in the glow of the summer sun and appreciate today. Share with us all the things that speak of summer. Leave links in the comments and submit them into our One Word Project Flickr pool. Let's enjoy the season with a splash.

Comments

[kaytee]

summer shot from last year:
http://missredphotos.blogspot.com/2009/03/walking-on-sunshine-for-first-time-in.html

[Dani]

Smiles, picnics, water balloons, wine fests, popsicles.

This photo makes me think of all those things: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36197392@N06/3677964048/

[Marcie]

What's more summer-like than the cool turquoise blues of water:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=837

[elk]

great word for July,


me and the duck!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammymom/3612293846/

[beth]

I've been waiting for the perfect post/question to use this photo from last week....


http://www.flickr.com/photos/29291473@N04/3677622931/

[Kathleen O./ko2008]

This has been my chant for the last rainy week in New England...sum-mer! Sum-mer! Sum-mer??? It'll return soon, let's all hope! I'm tired of Candy Land. Ready to get back to the beach.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/3623852484/in/set-72157615274371996/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/3655132209/in/set-72157620287843293/

[kristin]

oh sweet summer how i love thee. unfortunately mine seems to have gone missing so far. i hope this theme helps bring it to maine quick!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/3576114408/in/set-72157618665843821/

[Karyn]

Ah. Cold, refreshing. Summer

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kayak57/3672443490/

[kosenrufu mama]

fresh fruit for summer...
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2009/06/premio-colazione.html

[Gayle]

We haven't had much summer weather here yet. I'm really looking forward to those hot days!

http://planetmfiles.com/2009/07/01/snowballs-in-july/

[Angie]

Here's my midsummer shot - nothing feels more summery to me than sunlight being fitlered through a mass of cow-parsley (queen annes lace)... http://www.flickr.com/photos/angies/3663296775/

[GayleV]

Nothing says summer to me more than chillin' outside on the grass, swimsuits, and running through the sprinklers.

http://momandcamera.blogspot.com/2009/06/fun-in-sun.html

[Puna]

My summer so far has been spent on vacation...I absolutely love it.

http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/06/lost-in-oahu/

[Elaine]

Summer has definitely arrived here! These were taken this past weekend...

http://www.heasley.net/eblog/?p=961

[djbeat]

we started our summer with a trip to california! it was amazing - the sun was shining - but nice soft breezes just enough to make you want to stay for a long long time..
http://365daysofdifferent.blogspot.com/2009/06/ah-sonoma.html

& what better photo than the first day of summer for one word:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3649223069/

[Holly]

My offering

http://themares.blogspot.com/2009/07/shutter-sisters-one-word.html

[Patty Reiser]

Here in the California Desert we don't really get June Gloom. Its just hot period right now. Today I blogged about one thing that definitely happens in my household in July: BIRTHDAYS!
http://camerapatty.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/potd-birthdays/
We have 4 of them over the next 32 days. Having my first giveaway to celebrate July birthdays. And there are a few other posts about summer as well, just check out Summer Stock Sundays with a splash.
http://camerapatty.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/potd-sss5/
Wishing everyone a scent-sational day!
Patty

[Leslie]

I just love summer, hot days, ice cream, and swimming!

Summer photo shoot theme "Summer in the City"


http://leslieandrewsphotography.com/blog/

[jakki]

First summer time dip in some cold pool water!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/valeenwashington/3639268930/

[Jaana]

the beach, of course...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dxeechick/3679671280/

[Pamela Viola]

Yay! Summer!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pamelaviola/3664511595/

[~Kim]

Summer is a great word for July!
Here is an icy cold popsicle for a hot summer day!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/34136751@N03/

[Liz]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilybeth29/2648909750/in/set-72157594587515983/

summers should be spent in/near the water :)

[kristyk]

the kids cleaned out the pool but left this little guy for me... before I took him out I snapped this photo but had no idea it would come out this well! I love his little swimming feet making ripples in the water.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristyk/3679089316/

[Jody]

I Loveee summertime.
A few things shout summer at me.

My garden...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/3680996957/

The shore...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/3558820031/

and picnic's outside with friends...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/3478445916/

[Crane Curtis]

Eating outside is never taken for granted by those who live in northern climes!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cranecurtis/3681361125/

[Paula F]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulafankhauser/3609923134/" title="Were Wild Things Are by xredwolfx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3609923134_ec2615901e.jpg" width="358" height="500" alt="Were Wild Things Are" /></a>

[Kage]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/42188971@N00/3682098569/in/pool-shuttersistersonewordproject">splashy</a>

[Kage]

Looks like my link didn't work, try:

SPLASHY!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42188971@N00/3682098569/

[Stina]

I like quiet summerevenings best...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stilok/3678785385/

[Kath]

My sister's post from the other day spells summer ....

http://www.soeursdujour.com/2009/07/cottage-love-thursday.html

Kath

[Glenn]

I am not sure that I am doing this right.. but here goes..
July,, Summertime,, my baby's baby..

[Emily]

looks refreshing.....

[k.hart]

Summer for us means swim meets outside!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77614103@N00/

[Jennifer Squires Ross]

I love summer festivals! Especially that kind that involve long summer days strolling in a park with the one I love.
Magical Summer Evening #1 - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10183422
Magical Summer Evening #2 - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10249996

[Susan]

Fun at the park
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soozphotoz/3737220835/sizes/l/

[Jeanene]

I grew up in Hawaii...I LOVE SUMMER and now I live in a more Northern climate...I miss it desperately all Winter long(along with my island home...here is my fav for Summer...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/2167708592_6b3d7024f9_b.jpg

[donna good]

love this idea!!!