Fletcher Covered Bridge and Neighborhood Finds

Fletcher is located just east of Piqua on State Route 36. It's a small community of just over 500 people. I was invited there to give a talk on photography to the local 4H Club. I arrived early so I could look around and take some pictures. My first stop was the local landmark, Fletcher Covered Bridge.



I still had some time to kill so I took a quick stroll. I was delighted to find this historical vehicle and driver still looking for the parade.



I thought that was my find for the day until I came across this pair of Guard Dogs.



Landmarks are an important part of any community but it's the little things that help define it. I'd say that the town of Fletcher has a nice covered bridge and a great sense of humor.

King of Kings

While on a business trip in Cincinnati I stopped by the Solid Rock Church in Monroe to get a picture of the King of Kings Statue.



The statue stands 62 foot tall and is reported to be the largest sculpture of Jesus Christ in the United States. The sculpture can be seen from Interstate 75.



It's easy to see how the statue has gotten two of it's nicknames, Touchdown Jesus and Big Butter Jesus. The comedian Heywood Banks made the statue even more famous when he wrote the song "Big Butter Jesus". The Big Butter reference comes from the statues resemblance to statues carved out of butter you see at the state fair.

The water was too choppy for me to get a good reflection shot. I bet this would make for a great night shot.

The Quilted Rock

You will find this odd looking site just outside of Wabash as you travel east on State Route 29 to Celina. I have no idea on the history or the thinking behind it. The sign on top of the rock is for a local quarry.