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"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."
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"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."
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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.
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