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IndyStar photojournalist Robert Scheer's best photos of 2023

Robert Scheer
Doug Allman comes out of a field with some trash he picked up in Fishers, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Fall Creek Woods Natural Area, which is currently closed. Other things he’s had to clean out of the park include g-string underwear hanging from nearby trees, left—he imagines—by young lovers using the park as a rendezvous of sorts.
Doug Allman comes out of a field with some trash he picked up in Fishers, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Fall Creek Woods Natural Area, which is currently closed. Other things he’s had to clean out of the park include g-string underwear hanging from nearby trees, left—he imagines—by young lovers using the park as a rendezvous of sorts.
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Aliyah Florence (left), chats with other women who are posing for photos inside Sauna Social, Indianapolis, Jan. 15, 2023, which serves as a converted bus with a full sauna in the back, plus shower and changing rooms.
Aliyah Florence (left), chats with other women who are posing for photos inside Sauna Social, Indianapolis, Jan. 15, 2023, which serves as a converted bus with a full sauna in the back, plus shower and changing rooms.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) scrambles and jumps over Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45), linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) and cornerback Kenny Moore II (23), on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, during NFL week 13 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) scrambles and jumps over Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45), linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) and cornerback Kenny Moore II (23), on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, during NFL week 13 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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A surfer and a cold blustery day, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, during a surfing class on Lake Michigan just over the border in St. Joseph, Mich. Nearby Third Coast Surf Shop sponsors classes, and warm wetsuits are mandatory during colder months.
A surfer and a cold blustery day, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, during a surfing class on Lake Michigan just over the border in St. Joseph, Mich. Nearby Third Coast Surf Shop sponsors classes, and warm wetsuits are mandatory during colder months.
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Shyaira Woods leads Indianapolis Crispus Attucks High School teammates out of the locker room at Howe Academy, Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, before a game won by Purdue Polytechnic, 56-32. Woods is recovering from a back injury suffered in a car crash.
Shyaira Woods leads Indianapolis Crispus Attucks High School teammates out of the locker room at Howe Academy, Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, before a game won by Purdue Polytechnic, 56-32. Woods is recovering from a back injury suffered in a car crash.
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Children run up a hill toward Browning Hill, located in a remote part of Brown County, Indiana, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Senator Mike Braun has introduced a bill that would double the size of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area, and designate land near Lake Monroe as a National Recreation Area.
Children run up a hill toward Browning Hill, located in a remote part of Brown County, Indiana, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Senator Mike Braun has introduced a bill that would double the size of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area, and designate land near Lake Monroe as a National Recreation Area.
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Luke Meredith, head coach, leads a locker-room film session on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, during practice at Greenfield Central High School.
Luke Meredith, head coach, leads a locker-room film session on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, during practice at Greenfield Central High School.
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House-made ramen used by Kyle Humphreys, the chef at Shoyu Shop, and his staff, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, which is part of the Strange Bird tiki bar in Irvington.
House-made ramen used by Kyle Humphreys, the chef at Shoyu Shop, and his staff, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, which is part of the Strange Bird tiki bar in Irvington.
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Several of the several hundred people watching proceedings in the Statehouse, Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, before House education committee testimony regarding the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Several of the several hundred people watching proceedings in the Statehouse, Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, before House education committee testimony regarding the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
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A stylish hairstyle at Fishers High School, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2023, during an after-school meeting of Future Black Leaders.
A stylish hairstyle at Fishers High School, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2023, during an after-school meeting of Future Black Leaders.
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Maddox O’Connor said “I love you mom,” as he embraces Shawn O’Connor at The Strike Zone in Noblesville, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, during practice for their USAthletic 12U team.
Maddox O’Connor said “I love you mom,” as he embraces Shawn O’Connor at The Strike Zone in Noblesville, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, during practice for their USAthletic 12U team.
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Sarayah Small peers into a camera as JJ Mullen, 7, chats with his mother Katrina Mullen, as she holds Serenitee Small on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at their home in Brownsburg.
Sarayah Small peers into a camera as JJ Mullen, 7, chats with his mother Katrina Mullen, as she holds Serenitee Small on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at their home in Brownsburg.
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Hamilton Southeastern High School's Rephaim Stevenson (2) is mocked by Fishers High School’s students during late game action at Carmel High School, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, during the Fishers boys’ sectional win over HSE, 68-49.
Hamilton Southeastern High School's Rephaim Stevenson (2) is mocked by Fishers High School’s students during late game action at Carmel High School, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, during the Fishers boys’ sectional win over HSE, 68-49.
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Westfield High School's student section gets hyped near the end of action at Carmel High School, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, during the Westfield boys’ sectional win over Carmel, 43-40.
Westfield High School's student section gets hyped near the end of action at Carmel High School, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, during the Westfield boys’ sectional win over Carmel, 43-40.
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Maríe Campbell, 5, runs around the food truck owned by her dad Timmy Campbell, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in the Fall Creek Place neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Maríe Campbell, 5, runs around the food truck owned by her dad Timmy Campbell, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in the Fall Creek Place neighborhood of Indianapolis.
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Justin Sondgeroth, Indianapolis, works on removing an engine from a truck at Pull-A-Part, in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Justin Sondgeroth, Indianapolis, works on removing an engine from a truck at Pull-A-Part, in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
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Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) with Sour Patch Kids, his favorite candy treat, at Pacers media day, at St. Vincent Center, downtown Indianapolis, Monday, Oct. 3, 2023. The team is currently in preseason and the team’s opening game is Oct. 25.
Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) with Sour Patch Kids, his favorite candy treat, at Pacers media day, at St. Vincent Center, downtown Indianapolis, Monday, Oct. 3, 2023. The team is currently in preseason and the team’s opening game is Oct. 25.
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Kathy Henry, costume designer at Beef & Boards, gives a pair of tights to performer Maya Mays on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 in the College Park neighborhood of Indianapolis. Mays, who performs in about two hours with the show “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” had a pair of tights go missing after the last show.
Kathy Henry, costume designer at Beef & Boards, gives a pair of tights to performer Maya Mays on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 in the College Park neighborhood of Indianapolis. Mays, who performs in about two hours with the show “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” had a pair of tights go missing after the last show.
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Warped reflections in a cabin’s window in a remote part of Brown County, Indiana, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Senator Mike Braun has introduced a bill that would double the size of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area, and designate land near Lake Monroe as a National Recreation Area.
Warped reflections in a cabin’s window in a remote part of Brown County, Indiana, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Senator Mike Braun has introduced a bill that would double the size of the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area, and designate land near Lake Monroe as a National Recreation Area.
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Noa Burns, 17, leaves a small travel trailer next to her family’s home in the Emerson Heights neighborhood of Indianapolis, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, where she likes to use as a hangout of sorts. Burns is getting ready to go to a nearby performance of the pop group 1975 with a couple of friends.
Noa Burns, 17, leaves a small travel trailer next to her family’s home in the Emerson Heights neighborhood of Indianapolis, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, where she likes to use as a hangout of sorts. Burns is getting ready to go to a nearby performance of the pop group 1975 with a couple of friends.
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Rob Danforth, principal horn player for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, practices on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in the Steinmeier neighborhood of Indianapolis. Danforth and his wife bought the house partly because he likes the acoustics of the unfinished basement.
Rob Danforth, principal horn player for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, practices on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in the Steinmeier neighborhood of Indianapolis. Danforth and his wife bought the house partly because he likes the acoustics of the unfinished basement.
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Arthur Stein, of Fishers, was one of about 800 people meeting for the evening at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The synagogue service comes two days after the start of a potentially lengthy war involving Israel and Hamas.
Arthur Stein, of Fishers, was one of about 800 people meeting for the evening at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The synagogue service comes two days after the start of a potentially lengthy war involving Israel and Hamas.
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An explosives-sniffing dog and its handler check entrants, as they get metal detected outside Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The synagogue service comes two days after the start of a potentially lengthy war involving Israel and Hamas.
An explosives-sniffing dog and its handler check entrants, as they get metal detected outside Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. The synagogue service comes two days after the start of a potentially lengthy war involving Israel and Hamas.
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Principal Kendra Randle is surprised to hear her name announced at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 8. 2023. Randle was awarded $25,000 for being Indiana’s recipient of the Milken Educator Award.
Principal Kendra Randle is surprised to hear her name announced at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle School in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Nov. 8. 2023. Randle was awarded $25,000 for being Indiana’s recipient of the Milken Educator Award.
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Peyton and Breezy Peyton with The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, at home in rural Brown County, Ind., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. A few weeks ago, the couple got into an altercation with a motorist in Aurora, Colo., that resulted in injuries to Breezy.
Peyton and Breezy Peyton with The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, at home in rural Brown County, Ind., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. A few weeks ago, the couple got into an altercation with a motorist in Aurora, Colo., that resulted in injuries to Breezy.
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Size eight shot with a dime for comparison on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at the Atterbury Shooting Complex in Edinburgh. Lead is commonly used in shotgun shells and bullet rounds found here.
Size eight shot with a dime for comparison on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at the Atterbury Shooting Complex in Edinburgh. Lead is commonly used in shotgun shells and bullet rounds found here.
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Sue Finkam smiles as she greets well-wishers in Carmel, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at a watch party for Finkham, who’s Carmel’s new Mayor-elect.
Sue Finkam smiles as she greets well-wishers in Carmel, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at a watch party for Finkham, who’s Carmel’s new Mayor-elect.
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Kristin Grimm, of Kalamazoo, Mich., heads toward the water, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, during a surfing class on Lake Michigan just over the border in St. Joseph, Mich. Nearby Third Coast Surf Shop sponsors classes, and warm wetsuits are mandatory during colder months.
Kristin Grimm, of Kalamazoo, Mich., heads toward the water, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, during a surfing class on Lake Michigan just over the border in St. Joseph, Mich. Nearby Third Coast Surf Shop sponsors classes, and warm wetsuits are mandatory during colder months.
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Angie Hubert, aka Bona Petite who is part of South Bend Roller Derby, shows off her Disney princess-themed costume as she officiates a roller derby game on the east side of Indianapolis on Oct. 7, 2023. Except for a break during the early Covid-19 years, this event has been held since 2008.
Angie Hubert, aka Bona Petite who is part of South Bend Roller Derby, shows off her Disney princess-themed costume as she officiates a roller derby game on the east side of Indianapolis on Oct. 7, 2023. Except for a break during the early Covid-19 years, this event has been held since 2008.
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Natalie Pipkin, owner of Black Worldschoolers, is parked along with family members outside Newfields, Indianapolis, Jan. 15, 2023, and is part of a new crop of mobile businesses.
Natalie Pipkin, owner of Black Worldschoolers, is parked along with family members outside Newfields, Indianapolis, Jan. 15, 2023, and is part of a new crop of mobile businesses.
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