We are extremely lucky to have such a great group of bloggers. As I looked back on several of the blog posts from 2012, I found that not only are they great at writing but they are also great at photography.
I wanted to share some of my favorite Hendricks County photos that they have taken in the past year.
I hope you enjoy…..I know I did.
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- At Sally Ann’s Ceramics in Pittsboro, you can make your own porcelain/china ornament (and they have enough brushes for everyone).
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- Danville’s Carnegie Library, dedicated in 1903, still serves as the Danville Public Library.
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- These decorative glass globes represent just one style of artist Samma Parcels.
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- Billie Barton of Clermont works on a piece during the Zentangle class at Finer Things.
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- The Two-Story Water Slide
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- The Beehive in Danville is a great cafe/market located off right off of US 36 in the heart of town!
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- Tegry Bistro, 1521 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, Indiana
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- This whimsical sculpture makes a great conversation piece.
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- Perry Pruitt personally collected many of the great signs you’ll find on the walls.
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- This is my favorite display at the Winterland light show. What’s yours?
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- Have you been swept up in the owl-decor movement? Frazee Gardens has dozens of different owls to choose from—including an entire tree of unique ornaments! They’ll also have three different activities for the Holiday Open House weekend.
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- Beasley’s old barn provides a perfect setting for the holidays.
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- Beasley’s barn is always a welcoming sign of both the fall and the holidays.
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- The Starkey family enjoyed scenes like this during their hike at McCloud Nature Park.
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- You can visit Haunted Hargrave Hall this weekend, when the Danville Police Department hosts its annual haunted house.
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- When the leaves fall, legend says that you can see the remains of a haunted old bridge from this footbridge behind Playscape in Ellis Park.
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- The railroad bridge over Twin Bridges Road in Danville is said to be haunted by a man who fell to his death during the bridge’s construction in 1906.
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- The artwork inside the B&O Trail tunnel has become a trail destination.
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- A stark contrast from the Vandalia Trail, portions of the B&O Trail are completely paved.
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- Vandalia Trail
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- A stark contrast from the Vandalia Trail, portions of the B&O Trail are completely paved.
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- Bikers enjoy the Vandalia Trail.
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- As one of the oldest landmarks in the county the Haunted Bridge in Avon is a great place for a spooky family history trip!
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- A view from inside Nomad Yarns beautiful shop.
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- Gear Up Cyclery in Plainfield has a wide assortment of bicycles that they can custom fit to any rider.
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- McCloud Park in North Salem is a great place to start as you tour Hendricks County’s fall foliage.
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- Keep your eyes open—some of the most beautiful leaves can be seen on the drive between sites!
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- Just off of US 40 sits the great Belleville Farm Market. Be sure to make this a stop for some great fresh produce!
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- Head to Cooper’s Ok Hardware & Country Store for a great selection on fall farm products.
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- Choosing a pumpkin.
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- My fall craft displayed in the living room.
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- Mark Bellucci shapes his glass, which eventually became a beautiful paperweight.
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- Let’s go racing!
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- Glass artist Lisa F. Pelo holds one of her recent pieces. The creation process involved in making a piece like this flower sculpture often requires the help of an assistant or two.
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- In the span of only 10-15 minutes, this artist created a drinking glass. He began by gathering molten glass on a punty (or blowpipe), blew air into the gather to create a bubble, then rolled it back and forth on a flat surface, reheating it as needed, to create the shape and size he was looking for.
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- The truly is something for the whole family at the Quaker Day Festival in Plainfield!
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- The 5K Run will utilize Maple Ridge Trail in Williams Park.
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- The thoughtful planning of every detail at E.M. Studio Salon instantly makes you feel chic.
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- Hendricks County’s largest parade features a great array of antique farm machinery and other fun entries.
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- Younique Boutique has a great selection for gift shopping!
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- The big, open sky afforded by Hendricks County’s parks can provide great vistas for capturing landscapes and sunsets.
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- I’m always drawn to the color and beauty of flowers, and wildflowers—which bloom for such a short period of time—can be particularly interesting subjects.
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- I’m always awe-struck by the size and power of the draft horses that participate in the horse pull at North Salem’s Old Fashioned Days.
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- Gilley’s Antique Mall in Plainfield
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- One of the county’s newer restaurants, Dawson’s Too offers fans of Speedway’s Dawson’s on Main another chance to get their favorite handmade meals.
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- Boulder Creek, on Brownsburg’s North side, is a great place to start your tour of Hendricks County’s outdoor seating.
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- Historic bridge along the White Lick Creek Trail in Plainfield.
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- I caught this fisherman out on the creek fly fishing.
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- Whether you’re looking for a new date-night location or just want to take the family out, Cheddar’s is perfectly suited for any occasion.
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- Look for simple scenes such as this one, in which only the sky is reflected in the surface of the water. It puts all your focus on the solitary duck.
What a great collection of photos, and a fun way to recap the year! Nicely curated, Sarah.