It was almost too much, walking around East 6th Street and the adjoining neighborhood, in Austin. Every place I looked I saw something that I wanted to photograph: walls, signs, bad paint jobs, worn brick, and on and on.

Since 6th Street is known for its nightlife, the best time for someone like me to visit is early Sunday morning, when there are no pesky people to get in the way of a good shot.

I spotted this gem on the way back from the weekly gospel brunch at Stubbs BBQ.

along Red River Street
Austin, Texas

photographed 11.23.12