6 of 7; In “Arts & Culture” category. Neon lights on the ceiling of the Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana.

3 of 7; In the “Landmarks” category. One of many photos of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument I took while working on a project to improve the water quality in the fountains. Shot early morning with low angle sunlight. An incredible monument. The history is interesting. There’s a museum underneath. If you get a chance, get up close and spend some time looking at the limestone carving and bronzework details.

2 of 7; In the ‘Scapes of All Sorts’ category. Cold early morning shot looking South from top of Soldiers and Sailors Monument in center of downtown Indianapolis. Photos are not usually possible from top of the monument without shooting through thick glass observation level windows. I was fortunate to be there while the windows were removed for the installation of the “Christmas Tree” lights. This is a Photoshop merge of 3 photos. Not a particularly great photograph but apparently lots of people voted for it.

As proof there were no windows, here’s another shot looking down from the same place… (this one wasn’t in the book but it’s a view most folks don’t get a chance to see. I was leaning as far out as I could get with arms outstretched and I’m pretty proud I didn’t drop the camera so I feel compelled to share it. The people down below are glad I didn’t drop it too.)