Lunch - Rained Out

This is the time of year when, in many parts of the country, the wisdom of devoting space to outdoor seating at restaurants becomes questionable.

That aside, I like the addition of the puddles and reflections to the otherwise strong lines and patterns in this photo.

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Stone Decorations

Most of the old downtown buildings have simple openings in the brickwork for the wooden window frames.  A few have decorative stonework or castings.  This old building is now filled with restaurants, offices and apartments, but the stonework and castings make it stand out as something special.

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Bridge Parking

It's unusual to find a bridge with curbside parking.  Not only does this bridge have parking, but it's very congested.

Every time I drive over this bridge I think about a driver throwing their door open into my path.  I must not be alone with that thought, most of the approaching cars are edging over the line.

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Union Outfitting Co.- The Old Market

At one time the buildings in the Old Market area of Omaha, Nebraska were filled with factories, warehouses and manufacturer's of many different products.   Shopping and Restaurants now occupy the street level.  The upper levels of many buildings have been turned into apartments and condos.

The color of the sunlight on this building contrasting against the blue sky caught my attention.  It is surprising how well the old painted signs have survived decades of weather.
     
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New Bike in the Old Market

Shape, color and shadow are what interest me in this photo.  The round wheels and bike rack contrast with the square windows and rectangular doors.  The shadow of the bike gives a hint about the time of day and the splash of bright color on the right contrasts with the muted colors in the remainder of the photo.

This is another photo from the 2012 Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk in the Old Market district of Omaha, NE.

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Back Seat Driver

Dog, alone in the back seat, looking regal.  Lone driver in front.  Possibly the dog chauffuer?

Photo taken during the 2012 Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.
  
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Farmer's Market - Bright Red Radishes!

Saturday was the last day of the season for the Downtown Farmer's Market. It looks like this woman was using her last chance to stock up. Taken in the Old Market district of Omaha, Ne.

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