Today is sir @friendlymoose birthday. A great hiver that organizes all the contests he knows here in our community.

When I first came here in hive I was guided with his weekly **Hive Photography Contests.** Without further asking I just checked his posts and saw that my fellow hivers joined the weekly contests. Most of them have a theme for the contest. Every week it changes, but without his update we will be bothered if the contest is still ongoing. 

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**[Source](https://peakd.com/hive-119845/@friendlymoose/hive-photography-contests-june-23-june-29)**

My favorite is all about nature and cycling. Me and my kids were given the opportunity to express ourselves with the photos we capture. I also celebrated my third birthday here in **Hive,** and for me being here is not a competition. Even a lot of posts are called contests. For me this is my comfort community or supposed to be a place.

*<div class="text-center">Manila Central Post Office in Manila, Philippines.</div>*

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My entry for this round is taken by @katsuki29. It was her first time to go to Manila. Her aunt took her there for an important reason. As an unwind they went outside for a relaxation. 

*<div class="text-center"> Jones Bridge in Manila, Philippines, illuminated at night. This bridge spans the Pasig River, connecting central Manila to the historic Binondo district, known as the world's oldest Chinatown.</div>*
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*<div class="text-center"> The Pasig River Esplanade is a scenic waterfront walkway located along the Pasig River in Manila, Philippines. </div>*

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She's using an app called **Old Roll.** This is our technique and strategy because our smartphone is not as good as the others. These kids love to explore stuff on the internet.