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A detail of the facade of a dual-use building in a small town, the ground floor occupied by small, local businesses and the upper floor mostly by apartments. The store at left is a children's art studio; that at the far right sells inkjet refills.
Locally popular eatery in Delmar, New York, located in a converted house. Serves breakfast and lunch daily. Homey atmosphere.
Bench and water bowl in front of a popular local bookstore (I Love Books, Delmar, NY USA). A very inviting place.
This laundromat has been a town landmark for many years, under various names. The current name refers to a nearby intersection of two main streets (making 4 corners), the symbolic center of the village. A welcoming and well-designed storefront, pleasingly idiosyncratic.
As indicated by the sign pole extending from under the gable, this building housed many different small businesses in the past.
Locally popular eatery in Delmar, New York, located in a converted house. Serves breakfast and lunch daily. Homey atmosphere.
Illuminated Antone's Records storefront at night with mural and painted stars in Austin, Texas.
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What are YOU up to? If you don’t know what to do jump on one of the Chicago’s First Lady Boats and cruise down the Chicago river. it’s an amazing way to finish your day while the weather is still good. Amazing views a bar and great crew are just a plus. What do you think?
A painting by local artist Kevin Hansen...
I have added the frame here in my post-processing.
Also, I always title my postings and since I don't know if the artist has given it a title, I have titled it temporarily here. I will change it if and when I hear otherwise.
Kevin is a cobbler who owns and operates Molly's Cobbler Shop, which is just 10 blocks from our home.
He is also an accomplished artist, regularly producing original artwork, often hanging them outside on one of his shop walls. He often features themes of our city and state. I love his style and effective use of colors!
As I was passing his shop today, I parked, got out, and captured each of the three Christmas murals hanging on his outside wall. This is one of those paintings. I may put all three of them in a collage and post them.
Here are two links if you want to see more of Kevin's artistry. The first link is to his shop's website, and the second features more of his art projects :)
"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate."
-- Thornton Wilder (American playwright and novelist who won three Pulitzer Prizes, for the novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey and for the plays Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth, and a U.S. National Book Award for the novel The Eighth Day)
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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Il negozio delle specialità
Una moto da cross è parcheggiata di traverso sul marciapiede, stabile ma fuori posto, come se fosse arrivata lì per caso. Poco più in là, un uomo è impegnato nelle sue faccende: forse sta sistemando qualcosa nel bagagliaio dell’auto, forse cerca qualcosa. Il negozio ha le vetrate oscurate da tende pesanti, lise, che sembrano trattenere dentro un’aria vecchia. Nessuna insegna luminosa, nessun colore vivo, solo una scritta che racconta attività alimentari tradizionali: alghe, tè, funghi, specialità giapponesi. Tutto appare fermo. Non spento, non abbandonato, ma in attesa. Come se chi ci lavorava fosse uscito un giorno per occuparsi d’altro — e non fosse più tornato.
珍味の店
オフロードバイクが歩道に斜めに停められている。何の支えもなく、ただそこにある。近くでは男が車に何かをしている。荷物を整理しているのか、何かを探しているのかは分からない。店舗のガラスは分厚くて擦り切れたカーテンで覆われており、中には長く閉じ込められた空気があるかのように見える。ネオンも鮮やかな色もなく、色あせた文字で「海苔・お茶・椎茸・珍味」などと書かれている。すべてが静止している。ただの静けさではない。「一時停止」のような感覚。まるで誰かが少しの間だけ外出し、そのまま戻ってこなかったかのように。
The specialty shop
A dirt bike is parked diagonally on the sidewalk — steady but out of place, as if it just landed there and decided to stay. A man nearby is busy with something — maybe adjusting something in the car, maybe looking for something. The shop’s windows are covered by thick, worn curtains that seem to trap stale air inside. No neon signs, no bright colors — just faded text listing traditional food items: seaweed, tea, mushrooms, rare delicacies. Everything feels paused. Not shut down. Not forgotten. Just left behind, like someone once stepped out to take care of something — and never came back.
The small sign on the building indicates that this is the Stonewell Shopping Center, a portion of which was established in the 1950s.
A Christmas painting by local artist Kevin Hansen...
I have added the frame here in my post-processing.
Kevin is a cobbler who owns and operates Molly's Cobbler Shop, which is just 10 blocks from our home.
He is also an accomplished artist, regularly producing original artwork, often hanging them outside on one of his shop walls. He often features themes of our city and state. I love his style and effective use of colors!
As I was passing his shop today, I parked, got out, and captured each of the three Christmas murals hanging on his outside wall. This is one of those paintings. I may put all three of them in a collage and post them.
Here are two links if you want to see more of Kevin's artistry. The first link is to his shop's website, and the second features more of his art projects :)
this company has been a fixture in my neighbourhood since the 1930s. They recently updated their sign with LED lights - the best of the old and the new.
In the street of Manaus
A typical street scene in Brazil: local vendors set up in front of a Lojas Americanas store, selling football shirts, beachwear, and souvenirs. The wall behind them is marked with urban graffiti — a visual reflection of everyday life in Brazilian cities. This image captures the mix of commerce, culture, and street art found in public
220 S Broadway
Goreville, Illinois
Photo taken on January 23, 2023
Gas station in the twilight hours. A distant crescent moon shines dimly over the roof. One pump in the middle of the island dispenses gas, or diesel.
This black-and-white photo captures the vibrant energy of a bustling street market, where narrow lanes are filled with vendors selling goods, pedestrians navigating the crowd, and cyclists weaving through the chaos. With a mix of bicycles, motorbikes and people walking, the scene highlights the dynamic flow of everyday urban life, framed under a makeshift tarp roof that shields the market stalls below. The contrast of the busy scene against the simplicity of the monochrome palette draws attention to the movement, interaction, and livelihood of this lively marketplace.
When sea and the clouds merge, poseidon rises.
The wind was insane this day, I couldn't stand. So chose to lay prone and used my bag as a base to hold down the camera..FIRM. It still softened the final image but resulted in drama and atmosphere.
Newhaven breakwater is a beast indeed.
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Echoes of Tradition: A timeless moment in Chinatown, Bangkok, where every item tells a story of culture and history.
A visitor to the coffee tent set up at a Saturday morning farmers' market. This place serves very good cold-brewed iced coffee, part of its appeal during this hot summer.
in palma de mallorca, in front of a food truck that glows with warmth on a city evening, people queue for crepes and waffles. the scent of sweet treats fills the air as locals and visitors alike gather for a taste of street cuisine, sharing the simple joy of outdoor dining in the heart of the city.
Support Local Businesses they need your help. Also, I am lazy today.
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Last year (2021) local artist Danielle Dyksterhouse completed this large and beautiful mural on the side of a building in downtown Sheboygan.
She was commissioned by the owners of George Michael's Bar and Grill to brighten up the outside of their place. Danielle decided to paint our city's landmark lighthouse in a creative style seen here.
The mural is huge, coming in at 100 feet long and 50 feet high! I love those vibrant colors :)
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tucked away in the labyrinthine heart of valencia's old town, 'little chinatown' breathes quietly through this frame. the shuttered neighbor sleeps, while a solitary figure casts a gentle spell of life within an open doorway. here, cultures weave together, a tapestry of distant homelands carried on the scents of exotic spices and the muffled clinks of kitchenware. it's a whispered dialogue between the vibrant chaos of day and the introspective silence of night, a single snapshot capturing the story of a neighborhood's slumber and the wakeful diligence of those who stir while the city dreams.
Bridgetown, Barbados - January 2025: A woman in pink dress walks past a bright blue building adorned with arches on a sunny day. Nearby, a small market stand sells refreshments while other pedestrians stroll along the street.
The location, Bridgetown, is the capital and largest city of Barbados
On our way back from the cloud forest to Quito, we stopped in Tulipe, a small village nestled in the lush green hills of the Andean foothills. Our first visit was to the Museo de Sitio de Tulipe, a small but well-curated museum that provides insights into the Yumbo people—a pre-Inca civilization known for their ceremonial water structures and strategic trade routes through the cloud forest.
Afterward, we took a brief walk through the village itself. Tulipe consists of just a few quiet streets but is full of character. There's a local shop that also serves as someone's home—motorbikes parked outside, laundry hanging from the balcony, and a dog napping by the front gate. It's a lively scene where practicality combines with daily routine.
Just around the corner, a bright mini-market greets passersby with hand-painted signs advertising cold beers and lively music. Inside, shelves are stocked with everyday essentials that keep a household running smoothly.
Tulipe isn't about postcard views or famous landmarks. Its charm lies in the small details—the texture of a wall, the curve of a staircase, the rhythm of everyday life. Unpolished, genuine, and unmistakably local.
I helped my friend John out over at B & B on Monday. Had a great time. Remember, support your local small businesses.
A woman cleaning the interior of a jewelry store, viewed through a glass storefront at night in Szentendre, Hungary.
Run by a friendly Thai family, the popular and tiny A Noy bakery/bread shop beckons on a gloomy afternoon - Peng Chau, Hong Kong
Tucked into a charming stretch of 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle neighborhood, Hardware on 17th is more than just a hardware store — it’s a beloved neighborhood institution. Captured here at the golden hour when the soft light from the shop’s windows spills warmly onto the sidewalk, the storefront radiates an inviting, old-fashioned charm that feels increasingly rare in a rapidly modernizing city.
With its crisp white woodwork, large bay windows, and the historic True Value sign overhead, the building looks much as it might have decades ago. The shop specializes in practical, everyday essentials — paint, keys, garden tools — but it also embraces a bit of whimsy, as seen in the colorful, eclectic window displays showcasing everything from watering cans to kitchen gadgets. The vintage Benjamin Moore sign above the paint section hints at the shop’s long-standing commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
In a city often defined by monumental architecture and stately avenues, the cozy, human scale of this block — and Hardware on 17th specifically — offers a refreshing counterpoint. It’s a reminder that D.C. isn’t just a capital of politics; it’s a collection of distinct neighborhoods where small businesses like this one create the daily texture of city life.
Photographed during a quiet evening just after sunset, the image highlights the subtle beauty of everyday urban spaces. Bare winter tree branches frame the building above, while the warm interior glow draws the eye inward, evoking feelings of community, resilience, and comfort.
Whether you're stopping by for a can of paint, a spare key, or simply a friendly chat with the staff, Hardware on 17th remains a touchstone of neighborhood life — a reassuring constant in a city that is always evolving.