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similarities
I remember when I saw this a couple of years ago – I almost hyperventilated at the sight of two things that were so different, yet somehow almost the same.
I remember my traveling companions rolling their eyes at my breathless state.
I remember making the photo.
What I don’t remember is why I never got around to posting it until now…
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 5.19.2022
trash/stairway
San Antonio’s famed Riverwalk is below street level, which adds some interest to walking around. If you get really lucky, you can see the street-level entrance to a bar or restaurant and at the same time spot the river-level back stairs where last night’s trash awaits collection.
In this case, I was looking at the back stairs to Dick’s Last Resort while standing next to the street-level doorway; a little bit later that same morning, when I was on the river, a man setting up tables for Dick’s L. R. called my attention to cat that was stalking a couple of ducks*. That was a nice bit of coincidental symmetry.
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 5.18.2022
*The ducks escaped a feline-induced end when the cat ran away. In case you were worried.
alley, with bird
I will always look down an alley. And I will generally photograph it, especially if there happens to be a cooperative bird in the vicinity.
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 5.18.2022
the shrine
How unfortunate that I was unaware of the existence of the Hispanic Elvis until after he’d passed away.
A very sweet article about him said, “Hispanic Elvis didn’t need a stage, all he needed was an open space, like the number 68 bus stop, to entertain and spread joy all across San Antonio.”
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 5.19.2022
cleaning day
Remember two days ago ago when I mentioned how much I liked to watch sidewalks being hosed down?
I watched this guy for a long time – he not only hosed down the sidewalk but hit the bridge supports, too. The water was pumped out of the river and the runoff went straight back into it – in case you were wondering about that and also maybe if you were wondering if there’s a difference between “clean” and “wet.” But at any rate, here you go with a non-touristy view of the Riverwalk.
San Antonio, Texas
photographed 5.18.2022
One Day | One Image 