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Indianapolis 500 2012

Photos from the Indianapolis 500 2012.

May 27, 2012

Photos: 250

Dave Ambrose's Farewell Party

Dave Ambrose's farewell party as he leaves BridgeWay Community Church and heads to Heartland Community Church in Medina, OH, near Cleveland.

May 23, 2012

Photos: 37

Indianapolis 500 Media Day 2012

Every Thursday before the Indy 500, all the drivers are available to the media for interviews. I got to do some interviews with drivers like Justin Wilson, Josef Newgarden, Jean Alesi, Ed Carpenter, Simona de Silvestro, and Graham Rahal.

May 23, 2012

Photos: 36

Back Home Again - Indy 500 2012

http://post.ly/7IVwJ

May 15, 2012

Photos: 3

Fort Wayne Tin Caps

I was able to watch a Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball game in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They played the South Bend Silver Hawks, but lost 3-1.

May 10, 2012

Photos: 69

PaperMate InkJoy Pen Kit

Feb 16, 2012

Photos: 6

New Workbench

For years, I have been without a workbench, having left my beautiful, industrial strength hand-crafted bench behind in Syracuse, Indiana, after we moved to Indianapolis.

Jan 11, 2012

Photos: 14

Social Media Festivus

The first ever Social Media Festivus in Indianapolis, IN.

Dec 23, 2011

Photos: 37

Story Inn

My wife, Toni, and I had a chance to stay at the Story Inn in Story, IN. It's a wide spot in the road, on SR 135, about 10 miles south of Nashville, IN. The Story Inn is supposedly haunted by the Blue Lady. It was built in 1855 as a general store, and has some of the best food in all of Brown County.

Dec 18, 2011

Photos: 113

Downtown Nashville at night

We were in Nashville, IN after 11:00 pm one night, and I had a chance to take some photos of downtown Nashville all lit up for Christmas.

Dec 18, 2011

Photos: 33

Raku Pottery at Spears Gallery

Dec 17, 2011

Photos: 19

Artists Colony Inn, Nashville, IN

We stayed at the Artists Colony Inn in Nashville, IN (Brown County). They put us in the T.C. Steele room, which is on the corner of the Inn, and overlooks Van Buren Street, the main street that runs through Nashville.

Dec 16, 2011

Photos: 12

Horseback riding at the Rawhide Ranch

The Rawhide Ranch is a riding stable and guest ranch in Brown County, on SR 135, about 3 miles south of Nashville. Dusty was our guide, and he's been buckarooing -- a real word, Dusty assures me -- for nearly all of his life.

Dec 16, 2011

Photos: 16

Sioux City Social Media Conference

Nov 4, 2011

Photos: 8

Dallas, Texas

I was in Dallas to speak at the INMAR conference in November, and I took various shots with my Samsung Charge of some of the buildings and views I saw.

Nov 3, 2011

Photos: 7

No Bullshit Social Media Book Launch

Oct 20, 2011

Photos: 13

Centresource Chubby Bunny Competition at Barcamp Nashville, 2011

The Centresource company was giving away an Apple TV. Five men stepped forward to claim their prize, but only one would win. The contest? Chubby Bunny. Shove marshmallows in your mouth, and the last man standing with marshmallows in their mouth won. The winner finally made it to 26, as the other competitors dropped out.

Oct 15, 2011

Photos: 26

Barcamp Nashville 2011

Barcamp Nashville is an annual conference for social media geeks, techies, and enthusiasts held every October at the Cadillac Ranch in Nashville, TN. This was my 2nd time to be there, and I had a chance to deliver a modified version of my keynote address, 7 Secrets I've Learned in 24 Years of Writing.

Oct 15, 2011

Photos: 35

Colts Father & Kids Experience 2009

Oct 3, 2011

Photos: 3

Indiana Fever beat New York Liberty, 72 - 62

Final game of the WNBA Eastern Conference semifinals. Indiana Fever played the New York Liberty. The winner moved on, the loser went home.

Sep 19, 2011

Photos: 113

All Pro Dad Colts Father Kids Experience

Sep 17, 2011

Photos: 102

Indiana Fever lose to Atlanta Dream, 88 - 93

Sep 11, 2011

Photos: 226

Indiana Fever Beat Washington Mystics, 87 - 69

Sep 7, 2011

Photos: 57

Victory Statue at Monument Circle

Victory watches over Indianapolis from the top of the Monument on Monument Circle. After 118, she was taken down from her seat, cleaned and refurbished, and brought back. She sat on the west side of the circle for a week, for everyone to see her up close for the first and last time in their lifetimes. She will be returned to her watchpost on Tuesday, September 6.

Sep 4, 2011

Photos: 47

Indy Fringe Performers Party

This is the performers' and volunteers' post party celebration and awards show.

Aug 28, 2011

Photos: 11

Welcome to Zanland

This is the one-woman show/standup act of Zan Aufderheide, an Indianapolis native. Hers was the final show of the week at the Indy Fringe Theatre Building.

Aug 28, 2011

Photos: 14

Screw You Revue - Indy Fringe 2011

The final show of the Screw You Revue, featuring entertainment legend Wayburn Sassy and Miss Didi Panache (Dewey Chaffee and Douglas McGeoch). I had the pleasure of seeing the show a second time this week, and it was just as funny as the first time.

Aug 28, 2011

Photos: 42

Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty

The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty, 82 - 71. This was a hard-fought game, and the Liberty scrapped for every point and rebound.

Aug 13, 2011

Photos: 87

Carmelfest 2011

My wife, Toni Deckers, performed in the Carmelfest Has Talent competition at Carmelfest 2011. She took 2nd place in her category!

Jul 3, 2011

Photos: 53

Scrapbook Photos

Album for scrapbook photos

Jun 29, 2011

Photos: 5

Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun

The Indiana Fever played host to the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, June 25, beating them 75 - 70. This win ultimately helped them get into 1st place in the Eastern division 2 games later.

Jun 25, 2011

Photos: 95

Indiana Fever vs. Tulsa Shock

The Indiana Fever beat the Tulsa Shock 82 - 74 in an exciting home game. The score was pretty even, both sides exchanging leads, but never leading by more than 3. With 60 seconds to go, the Fever put it into overdrive, and capitalized on scoring opportunities that the Shock missed. Exciting game all around!

Jun 14, 2011

Photos: 82

Indianapolis 500 Media Day

Indianapolis 500 Media Day 2011 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As a media blogger, I got access to the driver interview area. I snapped a bunch of photos, and have some videos on my blog at www.erikdeckers.com.

May 26, 2011

Photos: 46

Civil War Days 2011, Conner Prairie, Fishers, Indiana

This was the second day of the Civil War Days at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana. My friend, Ron Wilkins, commanded the Union forces on the battlefield. The battle ultimately ended because of a severe thunderstorm, which means Nature ultimately won the battle.

May 22, 2011

Photos: 93

Indy 500 2011 - Qualification Day #1

Photos from Qualification Day #1, Indianapolis 500 2011

May 21, 2011

Photos: 23

Speaking at Exploring Social Media Toledo

http://post.ly/23knn

May 18, 2011

Photos: 3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey

Apr 30, 2011

Photos: 49

2011-04-20

Apr 20, 2011

Photos: 3

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Apr 15, 2011

Photos: 9

Lincoln State Park

Mar 31, 2011

Photos: 17

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

This is the national memorial celebrating Lincoln's boyhood in Spencer County, Indiana.

Mar 31, 2011

Photos: 17

Buffalo Run Farm Grill Gifts

The Buffalo Run Farm has some cabins of historical importance, including a cabin where Abraham Lincoln slept before he left for Illinois, and also Dennis Hanks' cabin, Lincoln's cousin.

Mar 31, 2011

Photos: 21

Windell's Cafe The Chateau

Mar 30, 2011

Photos: 2

Santa Claus Museum

We got a personal tour of the Santa Claus Museum by Mrs. Koch, the owner of Holiday World.

Mar 30, 2011

Photos: 11

Santa's Lodge

Mar 30, 2011

Photos: 15

Lincoln Pioneer Village Museum

Mar 29, 2011

Photos: 30

McKenzie's Bar Grill/Rockport Inn

Mar 29, 2011

Photos: 10

Colonel William Jones home

Home of Colonel William Jones built in 1834, in Spencer County. Jones was the merchant employer of Abraham Lincoln when Lincoln lived in Spencer County.

Mar 29, 2011

Photos: 15

Hubbard Cravens

Feb 18, 2011

Photos: 12

Social Media Club Indianapolis - February 2011

Shawn Schwegman, CMO for ChaCha, spoke to the Social Media Club Indy about the difficulties in finding true "social media experts," and the challenges they face in finding good talent on the whole.

Feb 15, 2011

Photos: 40

Branding Yourself Book Launch

The launch party, hosted by Pearson Publishing, for Erik Deckers and Kyle Lacy's new book, "Branding Yourself: Using Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself."

Jan 25, 2011

Photos: 10

Beef Boards Theatre

Dec 30, 2010

Photos: 9

Lego Hero Factory - Furno Bike

My son, Ben, is a Lego fanatic. He got the Furno Bike for Christmas, and we thought we would try out my new camera.

Dec 28, 2010

Photos: 29

Indianapolis Zoo - November 12, 2010

Nov 15, 2010

Photos: 28

2010-11-10

Nov 10, 2010

Photos: 1

Chicago trip

Oct 31, 2010

Photos: 35

Andrew Michelle's wedding

Oct 30, 2010

Photos: 37

2010-10-26

Oct 26, 2010

Photos: 1

Indianapolis Coffee Shops screenshot

Sep 11, 2010

Photos: 1

Swiss Wine Festival 2010

I participated as a celebrity grape stomper in the Swiss Wine Festival 2010, in Vevay, Indiana. I won the entire thing with 16 2/3 cups of juice (with special thanks to my swabber, Hannah), and won $1,000 for Good Samaritan, a food bank network in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Aug 28, 2010

Photos: 8

Evansville Zoo

I took a trip with my oldest daughter to the Evansville Zoo and Amazonia, in Evansville, Indiana.

Aug 18, 2010

Photos: 81

Winzerwald Photos

Aug 18, 2010

Photos: 12

Winzerwald Winery

Aug 18, 2010

Photos: 12

2010-08-17

Aug 17, 2010

Photos: 3

U of Evansville Art Gallery

From the University of Evansville Art Gallery. My daughter and I took a trip to Evansville, and were shown around by Laura Libs of the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau. She took us to the University of Southern Indiana's art gallery, and the University of Evansville's art gallery. Both had some beautiful art, and I was mesmerized by several of the pieces.

Aug 17, 2010

Photos: 14

U of Southern Indiana Art Gallery

From the University of Southern Indiana. My daughter and I took a trip to Evansville, and were shown around by Laura Libs of the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau. She took us to the University of Southern Indiana's art gallery, and the University of Evansville's art gallery. Both had some beautiful art, and I was mesmerized by several of the pieces.

Aug 17, 2010

Photos: 24

Indiana State Fair, August 7, 2010

Aug 7, 2010

Photos: 43

Miscellaneous Photos

Jul 27, 2010

Photos: 3

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Jun 26, 2010

Photos: 148

Fort Wayne Tin Caps vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods

Friday night game between the Fort Wayne TIn Caps and the Bowling Green (Ohio) Hot Rods. I went as a guest of the Fort Wayne Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Jun 24, 2010

Photos: 44

I need your vote for the Inn-Bedded Resorter contest at The Balsams

http://post.ly/kVOi

Jun 23, 2010

Photos: 3

The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel

I was 1 of 5 finalists for the Inn-Bedded Resorter contest organized by the Balsams. The winner gets to spend 2 months at the resort, serving as their social media manager. We get to enjoy all the amenities of the resort, as long as we're reporting back to the rest of the world about the great time we have.

Jun 23, 2010

Photos: 18

Indiana Fever - Atlanta Dream

The Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 94 - 91, on June 19. Ever since the Fever nearly won the WNBA Championship last year, the city has been more and more excited about the Fever. This was our first game to go to this year. Big fun!

Jun 19, 2010

Photos: 64

Indianapolis Indians vs. Pawtucket Red Sox

I got to see the Indians take on the Pawtucket Red Sox, on Tuesday, June 8. It was a gorgeous night -- cool, clear, not at all humid. The Indians beat the Sox in the bottom of the 11th, 6 - 5, on a triple that turned into a home run on errors. I was sitting right behind the Red Sox bullpen.

Jun 8, 2010

Photos: 16

Indiana Festival at Conner Prairie - June 2010

Conner Prairie holds its annual Indiana Festival. I was invited to attend with my family, so we went on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

Jun 6, 2010

Photos: 114

All Pro Dad Steelers Father & Kids Experience

My friend, Darrin Gray, works for Family First, a fatherhood and family nonprofit. He helps organize All Pro Dads' Father & Kids Experience. They travel around from NFL town to NFL town, partnering with the different teams. This week's event was hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it brought some die-hard Steelers fans to the practice facility. I met some awesome people, including coach Mike Tomlin and retired center, Jeff Hartings. (There's a picture with me and Jeff in here).

Jun 5, 2010

Photos: 36

Indianapolis 500, finish, press conference, Dario Franchitti

May 30, 2010

Photos: 168

2010 Indianapolis 500 - RACE DAY

May 30, 2010

Photos: 97

Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 21, 2010

Post Penske Team press conference -- shots of Helio Castroneves, Ryan Briscoe, Rick Mears, and several drivers' cars.

May 21, 2010

Photos: 42

Media Day - 2010 Indianapolis 500

May 21, 2010

Photos: 47

Team Penske Press Conference

Team Penske held a press conference in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway media room.

May 21, 2010

Photos: 41

Indianapolis Motor Speedway - May 20, 2010

May 20, 2010

Photos: 33

All Pro Dad May 2010

Taken at the hh gregg All Pro Dad Colts Father & Kids Experience at the Colts practice facility. I served as the media relations guy during the event.

May 14, 2010

Photos: 36

First Friday, May 2010

May 7, 2010

Photos: 10

Posterous Photos

Photos I've posted using Posterous

Apr 30, 2010

Photos: 24

Dances with Walruses

My wife, Toni, fell in love with this walrus in the walrus exhibit. She would run from one side of the tank to the other, and he would follow her. I think he had a crush on her.

Apr 26, 2010

Photos: 14

Indianapolis Zoo

My family and I went to the Indianapolis Zoo on Sunday, a nice rainy day. We enjoyed it because the zoo was nearly empty, and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves.

Apr 25, 2010

Photos: 84

120 E. Market office

Possible office space to share with Doug Karr

Apr 21, 2010

Photos: 8

Conner Prairie Opening Weekend 2010

I took my family to Opening Weekend at the Conner Prairie Living History Museum in Fishers, Indiana, to cover it for VisitIndiana.com. Tickets were given courtesy of Conner Prairie.

Mar 27, 2010

Photos: 25

Indiana State Fair

Sunday, August 9, 2009 at the Indianapolis State Fair in Indianapolis, Indiana

Aug 9, 2009

Photos: 26

Online Edits

Aug 8, 2009

Photos: 1

Conner Prairie Balloon Voyage

Photos from my trip in the Conner Prairie 1859 Balloon Voyage in Fishers, Indiana.

Jun 1, 2009

Photos: 14

Marengo Cave, Crawford County, IN

My trip inside Marengo Cave in southern Indiana

May 20, 2009

Photos: 44

May 7, 2009_3

May 7, 2009

Photos: 37

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Media Center

My first day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a media blogger.

May 7, 2009

Photos: 18

Conner Prairie Balloon Voyage

Photos from setup of Conner Prairie Balloon Voyage

May 5, 2009

Photos: 9

Indianapolis Indians Game vs. Rochester Red Wings

First game of a double-header between Indianapolis Indians and Rochester Redwings at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

May 2, 2009

Photos: 18