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An early submission shows off violets taking over a spring yard. /Jonathan Stoner
An early submission shows off violets taking over a spring yard. /Jonathan Stoner
Spring has definitely hit early this year... or was last week summer? We know you've all been out enjoying the amazing weather and capturing moments and all those new signs of life.
To celebrate everything coming to life, we're launching our new Picturesque gallery: Signs of Spring! Join in the fun and submit your own photos of:
We have some exciting new changes with our new gallery, as well!
First, you will no longer need to wait to have your image reviewed and published by our staff. All users on The Rapidian can share a photo on our pages, and it will appear instantly along with the rest.
Second, and most exciting, we're having a contest! All photos in the gallery will be competing for the most votes. You can vote for your favorites in a variety of ways:
At the end of the gallery submission period (April 30), we'll tally up all of the votes, and the winner will receive a Rapidian Swag Bag-an assortment of some great new Rapidian items.
It's easy to join the gallery- just visit the gallery page and add your photo by clicking "submit your own" and you're in the running!
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