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(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) As our country developed, many small towns became big towns and then ultimately grew even more into big cities. That was only natural progress of course, however some things were lost when that occurred. People moved out to the suburbs and shopping centers and malls took away the customers who once supported the stores and businesses in the original downtown areas. Fortunately for us, some small towns remained small to keep their individuality and charm. Like here in colorful downtown Nashville, Indiana. Today it is a colorful, vibrant and attractive place for residents and tourists who frequently fill the sidewalks, shops and restaurants. You can still find places like this throughout our great country, so you can still find and enjoy the history, nostalgia and charm of ... Small Town America.

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My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...