LynEve just announced on the the Bulletin Board that Doug Bays has passed away. He was known to us as Snapshooter. LE said his birthday is March 20th. That is tomorrow for most of us and it was today for LE. Join me in wishing him a Happy Birthday and a salute for a life well led.

We corresponded some and I had the upmost respect for the man. We shared a love of dogs and journalism. It's too bad he never had a chance to use the new photojournalism gallery. He has many in his gallery that qualify. Some of those should be changed to the photojournalism gallery. He also had one that would have been the winner for the current street photography contest. It is titled Park Bench.

Below are some of his shots that I admire:

My Buddy Blue

The Guard Puppy

Half A Century

Doug is another reason we should have a Hall of Fame to honor members who have passed away. It would be the greatest of tributes. In case you would like to read Doug's Obituary I will post links to a couple in case one doesn't work. Here and here.