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"I love Gibbs Gardens and the water lilies are among my favorite flowers to see," wrote Paulette Sams of Canton. "I was trying to get a good picture of the reflections on the water when I also captured this little guy enjoying a water puddle on a leaf of one of the lilies."
"I love Gibbs Gardens and the water lilies are among my favorite flowers to see," wrote Paulette Sams of Canton. "I was trying to get a good picture of the reflections on the water when I also captured this little guy enjoying a water puddle on a leaf of one of the lilies."
May 12, 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.

"We were enjoying a meal in Apalachicola when this bird joined us hoping for a bite," wrote Marilyn C. Hedrick of Milton.
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Leslee Morris submitted this photo she called "Asparagus growing in a spring garden."
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"We came across this amazing tree on a trip to Bryce Canyon some years ago, hanging on for dear life!" wrote Erika Perz. "I believe It's an inspiration for everyone, during this difficult time, to hang in there and continue to grow!"
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