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The Incredible Ned

By Katie Derksen
Tuesday, Jan 29 2008, 11:07 AM

When I tell people I'm a photojournalist, visions of car wrecks and courthouse photos come to the forefronts of their minds. Most people don't realize the bread and butter of community journalism is everyday happenings, such as high school sports and ... babies and books.

I was smiling to myself during this assignment at the Franklin Public Library, mostly because of the name of the book, "The Incredible Ned." My younger brother's name is Ned — my father named him after Milwaukee Brewers Manager Ned Yost — and without any knowledge of the existence of this book, we've always called him, The Incredible Ned. I showed these photos to Ned's fiancé and told her, "It seems as though you aren't the only girl enamored by The Incredible Ned." She replied, "I am going to be waiting for her at the bike racks ... "

 
Nikon D2H, 28 mm, 500 ISO, f2.8, 1/200, Manual

 


Nikon D2H, 120 mm, 500 ISO, f2.8, 1/200, Manual

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Jenny C.   

What great photographs!! Good work once again Katie!

January 30, 2008 11:43 PM  |  ReportAbuse

Jane Derksen   

Katie:  I didn't see this one before!  It's awesome!  Love, MOM

February 6, 2008 7:07 PM  |  ReportAbuse

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About Katie Derksen

Katie Derksen is one of six staff photographers at Community Newspapers. She covers New Berlin, Muskego, Hales Corners and Franklin.

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