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Photo Dump for Week 1

As this is the Internet, just call me Griff. Im a student at Linn-Benton, majoring in journalism. Im taking a journalism class, which prompted me to create this blog. I may not have much experience in photojournalism but I'M READY TO GO

Super typical, but I have 3 big goals for this class, 1) To improve my photography skills and apply them in my endeavors with the Commuter. 2) Gain a better understanding of the First Amendment and how it affects news reporters. 3) Doing this has made me happy to go to class for once, I want to keep it that way.

Then for next week, I'm planning on doing multiple shoots on Saturday (Baseball and Athletic Playday) 
 #25 Damon Peters jumps for first base after an excellent bunt up the third baseline.
Shots gives pedestrians "The Look"
Cherry trees blossom as hints of sun show through at LBCC Campus

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