The Saddest Day in Cooterville

[Kerry Perkins]

I promised that I would post this image every year during our tribute to Dave Phillips. For those who don't know, Dave loved his coots and named his fictional home "Cooterville". This coot is thinking about him and wondering where he is...

[Dennis Bishop]

I wasn't participating on BPN when Dave was, so I never saw what he did. Last night, I took a look, and now I understand why there's a tribute theme for him. Your image is very fitting.

I'm glad to see you back moderating in OOTB.

[Nancy Bell]

I was not on BPN when Dave was either. But his website is his lasting legacy and will be inspirational for a long time.

[Clyde Hopper]

Hey Kerry, Could you tell us a bit more about Dave Phillips ? sounds like he was a good guy , being a tribute and all.

[Judy Howle]

Very nice image and tribute Kerry!

[Anita Bower]

Awww..... So sweet. The water is gorgeous. Very clever and a nice tribute.

[Paul Lagasi]

Nice! Welcome Back

[Cheryl Slechta]

Great tribute, Kerry; he loved his cooters. Clyde, Dave was a marvelously talented photographer who lived in Louisiana. I was fortunate to join OOTB while Dave was still alive. He introduced me to Fractalius, DAP and flips. He had a great sense of humor which is evident when you go through the images on his website and shared his knowledge with all of us and was hugely creative. Here are some images that I put together after Dave died as a tribute to him.

[Anita Bower]

Thank you, Cheryl, for the images. It helps me understand the images that are being posted.

[Clyde Hopper]

Thank You Cheryl , It doesn't Take but a second to see ,Mr. Phillips was a an accomplished Artist . I wish I could have met him .

[Indranil Sircar]

Great tribute to Dave! Thanks for reminding us of Cooterville.