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We asked community members and our staff to gather up a few favorite photos from their solar eclipse experience.

From serene nature settings to packed city parks, from Avon to Irvington, you delivered.

The scenes vary but they share common threads: Smiling faces, togetherness and joy.

[We followed the Eclipse Guide comic strip — did you?]

Shot with an iPhone using a Hestia Vaonis “smart phone telescope.” Not perfect, but allowed me to enjoy the experience with my family more and fiddle around with my gear far less. Credit: Jason R. Totten

The eclipse with partial coverage, seen from Rhodius Park. Credit: Enrique Saenz/Mirror Indy

Adelle Stokes and Pam Hardy, members of the bicycle group Riverside Riders, rode the riverside promenade during eclipse. Credit: Jessica Dunson

Moon pies and eclipse glasses on blankets and grass. Credit: Sylvia Thomas

Enrique and his family at Rhodius Park. Credit: Enrique Saez/Mirror Indy

A man in Irvington holds a sign that reads “moon me.” Credit: Amanda Kingsbury/Mirror Indy

A Gillig low floor 1512 IndyGo bus on the 3E route at Arlington Avenue and 38th Street in Indianapolis, during the solar eclipse. Credit: William Hazen

A photographer readies a camera and tripod at the 10th Street basin of the Indy Canal. Credit: Janet Fry

Dai Eades on her quilt made by her great-grandmother, with a group of visitors from Chicago. Credit: Sylvia Thomas

Self-portrait with eclipse glasses. Credit: Janet Fry

West siders Emma Cater (from left), Elizabeth Elliott and Madison Miazgowicz kayak on Eagle Creek Reservoir during the eclipse. Credit: Madison Miazgowicz

The total eclipse, seen from Highland Park. Credit: Whitney Walker

People watch the eclipse at Fletcher Park on the near east side of Indianapolis. Credit: Emily Hopkins/Mirror Indy

A sign at Normal Coffee in Garfield Park. Credit: Sylvia Thomas

Joe Snee, and his son, Jonah Snee, 4 years-old, traveled from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota to experience a total eclipse. The pair brought along a selection of books to learn as much as they could about the event. The total eclipse on, Monday, April 8, 2024, at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, in Avon, Ind. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

People watch the eclipse at the Kile Oak in Irvington. Credit: Amanda Kingsbury/Mirror Indy

The total eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon, Ind. Credit: Doug McSchooler for Mirror Indy

A view of totality from some west siders on kayaks on the water of Eagle Creek Reservoir. Credit: Madison Miazgowicz

This photo was taken at Garfield Park as part of the Total Eclipse of the Parks event. Visitors came from near and far to celebrate. There was live music and everyone was all smiles. Credit: Savannah Harris

John Clark checks the progression of the eclipse by layering his eye glasses with eclipse classes on the Indy Canal. Credit: Janet Fry

Taylor Lewandowski watches the eclipse in Garfield Park. Credit: Sylvia Thomas

“Heart of the Moon,” hands of Marcus Lloyd. Credit: Funmi Baker

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Your solar eclipse photos are in and they are filled with joy

by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy
April 9, 2024

<h1>Your solar eclipse photos are in and they are filled with joy</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy <br />April 9, 2024</p>

<p>We asked community members and our staff to gather up a few favorite photos from their solar eclipse experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>From serene nature settings to packed city parks, from Avon to Irvington, you delivered.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The scenes vary but they share common threads: Smiling faces, togetherness and joy.</p>
<p><strong><em><a href="https://mirrorindy.org/jeneca-zody-eclipse-tips-comic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">[We followed the Eclipse Guide comic strip — did you?]</a></em></strong></p>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_01-1024x719.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17935" style="width:810px;height:auto" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_02-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17936" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shot with an iPhone using a Hestia Vaonis “smart phone telescope.” Not perfect, but allowed me to enjoy the experience with my family more and fiddle around with my gear far less.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_03-914x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17937" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_04-1024x1001.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17938" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_05-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17939" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The eclipse with partial coverage, seen from Rhodius Park. </figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_06-654x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17940" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Adelle Stokes and Pam Hardy, members of the bicycle group Riverside Riders, rode the riverside promenade during eclipse.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_29-1024x696.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17999" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Moon pies and eclipse glasses on blankets and grass.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_07-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17941" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Enrique and his family at Rhodius Park.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_08-1024x654.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17942" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A man in Irvington holds a sign that reads "moon me."</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_09-1024x920.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17943" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_10-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17944" style="width:768px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Gillig low floor 1512 IndyGo bus on the 3E route at Arlington Avenue and 38th Street in Indianapolis, during the solar eclipse.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_31-1024x784.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18001" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A photographer readies a camera and tripod at the 10th Street basin of the Indy Canal.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_27-1024x685.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17997" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dai Eades on her quilt made by her great-grandmother, with a group of visitors from Chicago.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_11-769x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17945" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Self-portrait with eclipse glasses.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_12-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17946" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">West siders Emma Cater (from left), Elizabeth Elliott and Madison Miazgowicz kayak on Eagle Creek Reservoir during the eclipse.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_13-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17947" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The total eclipse, seen from Highland Park.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_14-1024x669.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17948" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People watch the eclipse at Fletcher Park on the near east side of Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_30-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18000" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A sign at Normal Coffee in Garfield Park.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_15-1024x901.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17949" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_16-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17950" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joe Snee, and his son, Jonah Snee, 4 years-old, traveled from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota to experience a total eclipse. The pair brought along a selection of books to learn as much as they could about the event. The total eclipse on, Monday, April 8, 2024, at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, in Avon, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_17-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17951" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People watch the eclipse at the Kile Oak in Irvington.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_18-864x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17952" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_19-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17953" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The total eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_20-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17954" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A view of totality from some west siders on kayaks on the water of Eagle Creek Reservoir.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_21-1024x768.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17955" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This photo was taken at Garfield Park as part of the Total Eclipse of the Parks event. Visitors came from near and far to celebrate. There was live music and everyone was all smiles.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_22-768x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17956" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">John Clark checks the progression of the eclipse by layering his eye glasses with eclipse classes on the Indy Canal.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_23-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17957" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The total eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon, Ind.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_24-1024x710.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17958" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_25-741x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-17959" /></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_28-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-17998" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Taylor Lewandowski watches the eclipse in Garfield Park.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FINAL-ECLIPSE-BEST-OF-PHOTOS_32-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18017" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">“Heart of the Moon,” hands of Marcus Lloyd.</figcaption></figure>
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