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"Three generations of ladies out for the day in Stone Town Zanzibar," wrote Glen Gesler of Milton
"Three generations of ladies out for the day in Stone Town Zanzibar," wrote Glen Gesler of Milton
Jan 15, 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.

Linda McNay shared a photo of what she called "great art in Buena Vista, Georgia."
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Anne Hayden shared this picture of a Great Blue Heron taken from the dam at Murphey Candler Lake on Dec. 20, 2019.
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"I enjoy visiting the Atlanta Zoo. I appreciate that they offer free admission for veterans," wrote Dave Massey of Decatur. "My favorite exhibit is the Gorilla Habitat. On my most recent visit there I was treated to a clear view of this massive silverback gorilla who paused to look at me. It was quite a humbling moment."
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