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"Our son Matt Porter is a Manager at Steven’s Pass Ski Resort in Washington State. He took this photo from his smartphone as he pulled into the employee parking lot at sunrise," wrote David and Carole Porter of Doraville.
"Our son Matt Porter is a Manager at Steven’s Pass Ski Resort in Washington State. He took this photo from his smartphone as he pulled into the employee parking lot at sunrise," wrote David and Carole Porter of Doraville.
Jan 20, 2021

Calling amateur photographers!

Have you taken a great picture that you’d like to share with the world? One with action, great lighting and/or interesting subjects? E-mail it to communitynews@ajc.com. Please no selfies, for-profit promotional pics, group shots or anything you wouldn’t want your grandma to see.

"This cute, chubby guy has been hanging out on our deck recently. Now we have to take in bird feeder every night," wrote Richard Schmidt of Milton.
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"Butterfly nectar from Butterfly Bush in my front yard in Ellenwood" wrote Gloria Hill
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"This photo was taken last winter in Freedom, Maine, during a visit to our daughter and her family," wrote Jesse Liebman. "We were crossing over a mill stream and pond shortly after a 10-inch snow fall. Though very cold, the scene was beautiful and serene."
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