By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com

A new element makes its debut on the first page in this week’s Alexandria Times Opinion section: photo of the week. Some weeks, these photos will be about timely topics in Alexandria, such as this week’s image of National Guard troops on the city’s waterfront. Other weeks, the photos will be of nature, schools, art and city residents. Readers are encouraged to submit photos for possible publication to letters@alextimes.com.

-ddunbar@alextimes.com