Talented photographer and technician helped others conjure the power and beauty of the photographic print With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas David Selecter Jr., 55, most recently of Bennington, Vt., who left this earthly realm on June 11, 2024. Although he is no longer with us, we’ll remember him with fondness, gratitude and love. His care and kindness touched more than he’ll ever know. Known by many as “Dave,” he was born on May 6, 1969, was adopted at seven months old by Thomas and Shirley Selecter and was raised in New Berlin, Wis., the youngest of four siblings. They moved to Pompano Beach, Fla., in 1981, where he attended Palm Cove Elementary and Cardinal Gibbons High School. During high school, he worked in the family’s photography and photofinishing business, learning the art of processing and printing film and the science and tech side of the lab. After school, he continued with the family business and later moved on to Color Lab of Fort Lauderdale, where he further honed his skills as a printer and technician. In the mid 1990s, seeking adventure and a change of scenery and seasons, he moved to Vermont and settled in the Burlington area, where he began working for PhotoGarden, a locally owned photo processing and services business. He worked there until its closing in August 2017. His skills, dedication and attention to detail served the art and photo communities of the greater Burlington area, where he helped produce high quality work for local photographers and designers, ranging from amateur to professional, starving artists to Vermont royalty, small businesses to large companies and all types in between. He shared his advice while printing others’ snapshots of everyday life — memories and moments, forever frozen in time for friends and families. As the wizard behind the scenes, he helped conjure the power and beauty of the photographic print for all to behold. Dave was many things: a talented photographer in his own right, shooting local landscapes and new terrain during many cross-country travels; a soft-spoken artist who let the pictures do the talking; and a technology guru who built computers and would help fix yours. He was excited to share his many interests with others. As a cultural connoisseur of music, television, movies and podcasts, he was eager to introduce you to your next favorite band, cinematic experience or comedy broadcast. He was a sports fan of varied sorts and followed Formula 1 and MotoGP racing, ice…