Lansing residents share community photos showcasing local scenes
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LANSING, Ill. — This week Odin White submitted a sunset photograph taken at Wentworth and Glenwood-Lansing Road; last week Dave Franklin submitted a photograph showing a hole in overcast skies at Ridge Road; and Joyce Dykstra submitted patriotic photos taken near Roy and Illinois and Ridge Road celebrating America's 250th birthday. This week The Lansing Journal published the three reader-submitted images in its Seen Around Lansing series, credited the photographers and listed locations, and invited further submissions via email. The paper also promoted its Published Photographer merchandise on TeePublic and encouraged readers to continue sending photos to build community and share local scenes.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- The Lansing Journal operates the 'Seen Around Lansing' reader photo series to showcase local submissions.
- Odin White submitted a sunset photograph taken at Wentworth and Glenwood-Lansing Road (published this week).
- Dave Franklin submitted a Ridge Road photograph last week showing a hole in overcast skies.
- Joyce Dykstra submitted patriotic photos taken near Roy and Illinois and Ridge Road celebrating America's 250th.
- The paper published the submissions with credits, invited more contributions via email, and promoted Published Photographer merchandise.
Why This Matters to You
The 'Seen Around Lansing' series is a chance for you to share your perspective of our community. It's about celebrating local sights and experiences. If you have a knack for photography, why not submit your best shots? You could see your work featured in The Lansing Journal.
The Bottom Line
This initiative is a creative way to build community spirit and showcase the beauty of Lansing through the eyes of its residents. It's a reminder that there's always something worth capturing in our everyday surroundings. Worth forwarding if you know someone with a keen eye for local scenes.
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The Lansing Journal and contributing photographers benefited through increased community engagement, visibility, and potential merchandise sales driven by credited reader submissions.
No individuals or groups reported harm; the published pieces are reader-submitted photos intended to foster local connection and civic pride.
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