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These 64 photos are our OC photographers’ favorites from July 2021

Competitors in the surfboat race crash through shore break waves during the California Surf Lifesaving Championships at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Bubble artists Deni Yang holds a smoky bubble inside another bubble at the Mega Bubblefest Laser Show during Bubblefest at Discovery Cube in Santa Ana, CA on Friday, July 2, 2021. Bubblefest runs through July 18th at the center. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Jennifer and Dahlgren Beau check out art by Michael Phillips during opening day at the Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach, CA, on Friday, July 2, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Charley is ready to compete in the dog contest during the Brea County Fair’s 41st annual event featuring food, games, rides and dog and baby contests. Charley won for ‘most patriotic,” an honor also bestowed five years ago when he was a puppy said owners Matt and Cara Jones on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Guests have their photo taken in front of a large mural at the entrance of the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Laguna Beach. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Dylan Collins uses a wheel barrel as his preferred mode of transportation during chair races, a holiday tradition dating back to 2005, in San Clemente on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Captain America is pummeled with water balloons on Sunday, July 4, 2021 by spectators along Avenida Rosa and Avenida Victoria in San Clemente. Racers use office chairs, wheel barrels and other unconventional means of transportation during the Forth of July tradition dating back to 2005. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Brian Boles of Fullerton is reunited with his dog Ruby at OC Animal Care in Tustin, CA on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The pit-bull/lab mix was one of 80 dogs and cats brought into the center over the long weekend after running away from the sound of neighborhood fireworks. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mason Mark, 10, celebrates as he gets up on his knees in the FlowRider surf machine at DIVERTsessions, a pop-up action sports center in the parking lot of Main Place in Santa Ana, CA, on Thursday, July 8, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Under a sky of scattered clouds, cyclists ride along the Santa Ana River Trail under Orangewood Avenue adjacent to Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim on a warm and humid Thursday afternoon, July 08, 2021. in Anaheim, CA on Thursday, July 8, 2021. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A safari of explorers from around the world finds itself up a tree after the journey goes awry on Jungle Cruse in Adventureland inside Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, July 9, 2021. The ride was changed to remove negative depictions of native people and instead of sending guests through unrelated scenes in the jungle, the attraction will now operate with a fully formed story connecting each vignette. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Trader Sam, the shruken-head selling native at the end of Jungle Cruise has been replaced with Trader Sam’s Gift Shop in Adventureland inside Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, July 9, 2021. The ride was changed to remove negative depictions of native people and instead of sending guests through unrelated scenes in the jungle, the attraction will now operate with a fully formed story connecting each vignette. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Eric Hansen good-naturedly serves as his 12-year-old son Calvin’s springboard as they keep cool in the Sierra Recreation Center pool in Mission Viejo on Saturday, July 10, 2021. The pool recently opened back up for drop-in family swim sessions. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Children run through an obstacle course during Firestorm Ultra America Ninja Warrior Camp in Westminster on Monday, July 12, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Remi Viscusi, 7, has a turn on the trampoline during Firestorm Ultra America Ninja Warrior Camp in Westminster on Monday, July 12, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A trampolinist walks the walls at Firestorm Freerunning and Acrobatics in Westminster on Monday, July 12, 2021. The gym was named one of the best Fitness center/boot camps by Register readers.(Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Ethan Sandoval, 7, leaps across obstacles during Firestorm Ultra America Ninja Warrior Camp in Westminster on Monday, July 12, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Girl Scout Kailee Wilson, 11, left, reacts as fellow scout Sophie Smith, 11, tightens a tourniquet during a Stop the Bleed training at the Girl Scouts of Orange County headquarters in Irvine on Monday, July 12, 2021. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

William Hutchinson, 63-year-old Texas real estate developer and reality tv personality, exits superior court in Newport Beach, CA on Tuesday July 13, 2021. Hutchinson made his first appearance in Orange County Superior Court to face sexual assault charges, including allegations that he raped an unconscious 16-year-old girl while on vacation in Laguna Beach. Hutchinson gained fame while appearing on the Lifetime series “Marrying Millions,” which spotlighted his relationship with a woman 40 years younger than him. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Visitors walk abound some of the 1,000 grey stripe sunflowers at the Fullerton Arboretum in Fullerton, CA on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The sunflowers, the tallest measuring over 15 feet, will bloom for about three more weeks. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

With temperatures nearing 90 degrees, an acorn woodpecker clings to a pipe post as it shares a drink of water along with a bee at Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A man takes a photo of The new Our Lady of La Vang Shrine located on the Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The 12-foot statue of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus standing on a cloud is carved from Italian white marble and weighs an estimated 16,000-lbs. The shrine represents the 1798 Marian apparition in the rainforest of La Vang, Quang Trj Provence, Vietnam during a time when Vietnamese Catholics were persecuted and killed for their religious beliefs. “Solemn Blessing Day,” the event for the public unveiling of the shrine, will be held on Saturday, July 17. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The new Our Lady of La Vang Shrine on the campus at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The shrine represents the 1798 Marian apparition in the rainforest of La Vang, Quang Trj Provence, Vietnam during a time when Vietnamese Catholics were persecuted and killed for their religious beliefs. The structure is built with 400 steel panels and 80 skylight glass panels. The 12-foot-tall Italian marble statue depicts the Virgin Mary standing on a cloud holding the baby Jesus. Mary is wearing Vietnamese traditional ao dai dress and khan dong hat. The steel canopy structure represents the rainforest setting and the three banyan trees that were behind the Virgin Mary during the apparition. “Solemn Blessing Day,” the event for the public unveiling of the shrine, will be held on Saturday, July 17. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Aaron Minnick stands up on a surfboard as Mike Foster, rear, and Anthony Vela, help him at Doheny Beach in Dana Point, CA, on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Aaron Minnick was watching surfers and talking with his father about surfing being on his bucket list when Veronica Wold overheard their conversation, so she offered to help him catch waves. Aaron has cerebral palsy that limits the use of his arm and makes balance difficult – Wold let the community know on social media to come and support, even give gifts in swag bags for the new surfer. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mary Frances Looke takes Conthendrix over a jump at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, CA on Friday, July 16, 2021. City officials are taking proposals from potential operators of the 40-acre park, including non-equestrian uses. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Bob Ross dolls during opening day at the OC Fair on Friday, July 16, 2021, in Costa Mesa, CA. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Emma Tumbleson, 9, and her brother, Dylan Tumbleson, 11, ride the Konga during opening day at the OC Fair on Friday, July 16, 2021, in Costa Mesa, CA. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Cardinal Roger Mahony, left, Chaplain Michael Nguyen and Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen, right, sit in the front row during the ceremony and unveiling of the Our Lady of La Vang shrine at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Thousands of parishioners from throughout Southern California gather for the event. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

On a warm summer afternoon, nuns sit in the audience during the ceremony and the unveiling of the Our Lady of La Vang shrine at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Saturday, July 17, 2021, as thousands of parishioners from throughout Southern California gather for the event. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Dancers perform with flowers and ribbons during the ceremony and unveiling of the Our Lady of La Vang shrine at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Thousands of parishioners from throughout Southern California gather for the event. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Ethan Gamez, 6, rides a zip line-type swing at an upgraded Lions Park in Costa Mesa, CA on Monday, July 19, 2021. The playground also includes climbing structures, slides and a sand play area. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Visitors check out The Beyond Van Gogh Experience during a media preview at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA, on Monday, July 19, 2021. The mixed media experience featuring the works of Vincent Van Gogh opens on Tuesday, July 20. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Fair goers ride Wild River at the OC Fair on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Costa Mesa. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Clowns wave from high above as they ride the Sky Ride at the OC Fair on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Costa Mesa. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The hot summer sun shines down as fair goers fly through the air at the OC Fair on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Costa Mesa. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A fair goer zooms along on a scooter with a passenger at the OC Fair on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Costa Mesa. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

100 years and one month separates WWII veteran Cliff Pederson from his great grand daughter Jolee MacGregor, 4. Pederson celebrated his 104th birthday with her at Easterseals’ new Senior Day Services Center in Brea on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

WWII veteran Cliff Pederson celebrates his 104th birthday with his 4-year-old great grand daughter, Jolee MacGregor, as he gets ready to blow out his candles. He was at the Easterseals’ new Senior Day Services Center in Brea on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Leo Yrad, RN, takes the blood sugar reading of a COVID-19 patient in the COVID ICU at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. COVID-19 cases have risen in recent weeks due, in part, to the delta variant. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Zane Young reacts as he knocks over he tower earning a silver medal during the Jenga competition during the Senior Olympic Games at Emerald Court Senior Living in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Seniors compete in volleyballoon during the Senior Olympic Games at Emerald Court Senior Living in Anaheim, CA, on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

The 8-flavor rainbow xiao long bao at Paradise Dynasty at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa on Thursday, July 22, 2021. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Nolan Scott, left, from Newport Beach, and Samuel Cameron, from Long Beach, battle for a flag during the California Surf Life Saving Championships at Huntington State Beach on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Huntington Beach, CA. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Porter Hogan, left, and Thomas Glessing, right, carry Claire Kelly, center, all Laguna Beach lifeguards, as they finish in first place during the rescue race at the California Surf Lifesaving Championships at Huntington State Beach in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Drew, Emma and Jack Gordon, from left, climbed inside a giant crib for a photo at the Donut Life Museum at Westminster Mall in Westminster, CA on Monday, July 26, 2021. The 7,000 square-foot, seven room space gives donut facts and history and a range of places for selfies and photo ops. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Signs at Basilico’s Pasta e vino encourage people without the COVID-19 vaccine to dine at the restaurant in Huntington Beach, CA, on Monday, July 26, 2021 (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Tayven Anderson, left, and digging Ambrose Brown, visiting from Beaumont, work to dig a five-foot deep hole with dug out seats in Huntington Beach on Monday, July 26, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A man and his child run to avoid the an incoming boogie board and the waves near the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach on Monday, July 26, 2021. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Pano Frousiakis, left, a supporter of Gracey Van Der Mark, at right, reacts when Mayor pro tem Barbara Delgleize announced that she would change her support to Rhonda Bolton during a special session of the Huntington Beach City Council to agree on a replacement for Tito Ortiz in Huntington Beach on Monday, July 26, 2021. Delgleize’s vote resulted in Bolten getting enough votes to be appointed to the city council. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Stephany Segura takes a rest in a wing-backed succulent armchair in The Study, one of seven installations that mix “living” rooms with a botanical twist at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar, CA. The interactive exhibit, greenHOUSE runs through September 12, 2021. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Buena Park police officer Cory Boudreau talks with Ron Campos, who is homeless, in Buena Park, CA on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Campos said he has been homeless off and on for the lat 15 years after a head injury took him out of the workforce. Boudreau is part of the North Orange County Public Safety Task Force which is aimed at helping the homeless, preventing youth violence and assisting former convicts as they rejoin society. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

A piglet goes nose-to-noes with its mom at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, CA on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The six-day-old piglets were eating, sleeping and playing as mom was resting. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Los Angeles Chargers fans Jonathan Rodriguez, left, and Jorge Santiesteban, both of San Diego show off their team spirit outfits as they attend the player training camp for the 2021 season at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Los Angeles Chargers fans Eli, 10, and Terry Prowell of Lakewood pose for a photo in front of the surfboards as they attend the player training camp for the 2021 season at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Los Angeles Rams fans try to get the attention of players during the first day of training camp in Irvine, CA, on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

David Fletcher (22) of the Angels takes a throw from Angel’s third baseman Jack Mayfield (59) to force out Connor Joe (9) of the Rockies at second base in the second inning of a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

José Iglesias (4) of the Angels celebrates with Shohei Ohtani (17) after Ohtani hit a three-run home run in the 4th inning of a game against the Rockies at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Max Stassi (33) of the Angels gets high-fives in the dugout after hitting a home run in the 5th inning in a game against the Rockies at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

State assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva hugs Gilbert Ventura during a tour at Mary’s Kitchen in Orange, CA on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The city gave notice in late June that they plan to terminate the center’s lease, which provides food, showers and clothing. Supporters of the kitchen are seeking options to keep the center running, either in Orange or at new location. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Los Angeles Chargers players go through warm-up exercises during day two of training camp for the 2021 season at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa on Thursday, July 29, 2021. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Artist Sarah Rutherford, bottom left, works on painting a two-story mural on the building at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County distribution center in Irvine on Friday, July 30, 2021. The mural depicts faces of Orange County resident served by the food bank. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Visitors to Edison Park take to the a street-style skate park near the corner of Magnolia Street and Hamilton Avenue in Huntington Beach, CA, on Friday, July 30, 2021. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Jacy Sera, 23, is all smiles after receiving her 2020 diploma from Chapman University’s Schmid College of Science and Technology on Sunday, August 1, 2021. The school expects nearly 4,000 graduates will attend 2020 and 2021 commencement in the next two weekends. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

City of Santa Ana Day campers show off their self-portraits done in the style of 20th-century artist Pablo Picasso as 5-year-old Paulo Gonzalez reveals his true face. The children were taking part in an art-themed camp at the Salgado Recreation Center on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)