Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

Community Lens

"This photo of the world famous La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain was taken on our recent vacation (right before the COVID-19 problem)," wrote Arnold Sheidler.
"This photo of the world famous La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain was taken on our recent vacation (right before the COVID-19 problem)," wrote Arnold Sheidler.
Aug 11, 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.

"Occasionally, we are paid a visit by some deer for a little rest and relaxation in our backyard," wrote Jerry Hershovitz. "This little guy wasn't intimidated by my presence, so I was able to take this photo. Usually it's not that easy to get such a picture since they tend to run away when they see me present."
icon to expand image
"We were cleaning up our hunting land in Butts County when I came across this eagle's nest. It had one hatchling with mom and pop looking over the nest," wrote Keith Sullivan. "I've been back several times, It's very peaceful."
icon to expand image
Deedee Murphy of Atlanta share a photo shot by her son-in-law, Michael Earley. "He caught this moment in Madrid with my husband and granddaughter on a rainy Sunday morning. I loved this captured picture of an intimate moment," she wrote.
icon to expand image
More Stories

Keep Reading

The closures will affect lanes on a busy stretch of 10th Street in Midtown. (File/AJC)

Monthlong sewer repairs to block lanes on 10th in Midtown

Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management will replace sewer lines, repair defects.

Cobb elections director departing after less than 2 years

Tate Fall, who is on leave, notified the county Board of Elections and Registration that she will not return to the position after her leave expires.

New coalition will watchdog Atlanta’s World Cup promises

Play Fair ATL will test city commitments to safeguard workers, immigrants and unhoused people amid doubts over FIFA’s human rights record.

The Latest

The closures will affect lanes on a busy stretch of 10th Street in Midtown. (File/AJC)

Monthlong sewer repairs to block lanes on 10th in Midtown

Cobb elections director departing after less than 2 years

New coalition will watchdog Atlanta’s World Cup promises

Featured

A rendering of the columbarium memorial that is estimated to be completed by next summer or fall in the southeast part of Oakland Cemetery, officials said. (Courtesy of Historic Oakland Foundation)

Credit: Historic Oakland Foundation

For the first time in 145 years, you can reserve a spot at Oakland Cemetery

For the first time since 1880, Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta is offering public burial spaces through a new columbarium project near East Hill.

Four decades after her body was found in Cobb woods, she finally has a name

Officials say the death of Veronica Jane Miller is being investigated as a homicide after she was identified through DNA and forensic genetic genealogy.

Ex-Stonecrest mayor who embezzled federal COVID funds is off November ballot

Jason Lary cannot run for Stonecrest City Council or vote, the DeKalb County elections board ruled.