In the May issue, we asked Indiana Connection readers to send photos that captured the summer season. We received many great submissions, and our team chose their favorites. Congratulations to our winner, Sarah Mikesell! Read on to learn more about our finalists.
Submissions edited for clarity.
BLUE RIBBON WINNER — Submitted by Sarah Mikesell
“This is one of my favorite photos of my grandson.
He’s getting a drink from the water hose after playing outside. It was taken in New Salisbury, Indiana.”
Submitted by Andrea Worthington
“This is a photo of my two kids and their friend taking in the sights and cheering on America at the Carmel Fourth of July parade, our favorite summer tradition every year.”
Submitted by Arla Gabrielse
“Each summer, I host Grand Camp for my grandkids. One of our activities during Grand Camp was to make tie-dye shirts, and just before the kids were leaving to go home, we gathered for a group picture.”
Submitted by Brittany Hopf
“I love sunflowers, and it makes me happy that my daughter loves them as much as I do.”
Submitted by Jacki and Nate Beemer
“We were hiking through the open canyons of Turkey Run State Park. We never knew Indiana had such beautiful and varied topography.”
Submitted by Joan Brooks
“A bee rests on a flower in my yard.”
Submitted by Lyla Rose Brown
“This is a photo of my great niece, Avery, outside enjoying the day and nature. I love the expression on the frog’s face.”
Submitted by Patsy Wieser
“This photo was taken at sunrise the morning after some storms.
A beautiful sky brightens my day.”
Submitted by Rhonda Cochran
“This is a picture of my granddaughter having fun in July with her bubbles!”
Submitted by Robyn Jakes
“While walking in the woods near our home in West Lafayette, my family came upon a sweet family of raccoons!
They posed, and I snapped the photo.”
