2nd Stories: A Hoosier Photographer Explores What's Upstairs, on Top, and Overhead

by John Bower

Overhead treasures are just waiting to be noticed, and photographer John Bower has focused all his creative attention on them. The result is 200 fascinating duotone images of what’s upstairs, on top, and overhead. Also included are captivating stories of discovery, and an insightful Foreword by “Across Indiana” host, Michael Atwood. 2nd Stories is an unforgettable journey into the higher, hidden realms of the Hoosier heartland. “The common denominator is that these subjects can only be seen by elevating your eyes, or climbing, above the terre firma, to which gravity, and habit, so firmly adheres us,” says Bower. “When looking at these images, you’ll begin to realize how much is missed when your visual world is limited to ground level. In fact, I guarantee you’ll begin looking up more often, and your world will become larger, more expansive, and dramatically more three-dimensional.”

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 13, 2005

Reviews

[Mayda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of photos will likely inspire you to cast your eyes upward the next time you are exploring. Ground level may be inviting, but looking upward will reward you with amazing sights. Details of building facades, bridges, staircases, and steeples are just a few of delightful objects captured by author and photographer John Bower. Attics, circular staircases, ornate roofs, clocks, and windows are wondrous and often unusual. The knowledgeable essays throughout the book add explanations to some of the photos and contributes to the enjoyment of the book.