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A bird's nest made from a mix of natural materials and synthetic fibers on a concrete surface.

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Empty nest

by Walter Mackins June 30, 2024, 6:00 amJuly 2, 2024, 10:24 am

Two people stand at a street corner next to a pole with a yellow sign that reads "Tacos de Guiso" with an arrow pointing right. Buildings and parked cars are visible in the background.

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Bookends

by Walter Mackins June 29, 2024, 6:00 amJune 24, 2024, 9:48 pm

Two people wearing long garments stand outside a storefront on a city sidewalk. A person is visible inside the store. There are traffic lights, buildings, and a street in the background.

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Monday stroll

by Walter Mackins June 28, 2024, 6:00 amJune 24, 2024, 9:48 pm

A colorful, large turtle sculpture is situated in a garden, surrounded by plants and grass. The turtle's shell is painted in rainbow colors.

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Turtle island

by Walter Mackins June 27, 2024, 6:00 amJune 24, 2024, 9:48 pm

An old, faded Chevrolet advertisement billboard on a building wall with graffiti. Construction equipment and debris are present in the foreground.

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Revelations

by Walter Mackins June 26, 2024, 6:00 amJune 24, 2024, 9:32 pm

A black and white cat looks out from a window with partially closed blinds on the second floor of a house. The exterior wall is paneled, and the window has decorative wooden trim.

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The cat house

by Walter Mackins June 24, 2024, 6:00 amJune 19, 2024, 3:07 pm

A terracotta pot is shattered beside a red car on a street. The fragments are scattered on the pavement and road.

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Crack-up

by Walter Mackins June 22, 2024, 6:00 amJune 19, 2024, 3:02 pm

A single contrail stretches diagonally across a clear blue sky, with parts of two buildings and a tree visible at the edges.

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Into thin air

by Walter Mackins June 21, 2024, 6:00 amJune 19, 2024, 3:02 pm

A street vendor sitting on a corner sells produce to a passerby on a sunny day, with a residential building and a "No Parking" sign visible in the background.

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Fair trade

by Walter Mackins June 17, 2024, 6:00 amJune 16, 2024, 12:04 pm

A storefront window decorated with a fabric tapestry depicting a palm tree. A reflection shows a white vehicle and street with buildings in the background.

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Reflections

by Walter Mackins June 16, 2024, 6:00 amJune 15, 2024, 9:10 pm

A dimly lit doorway with red double doors opens to a corridor featuring a framed mirror and a neon green light in the background. Partial view of a plant and a glass brick wall is visible.

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Por favor entre

by Walter Mackins June 15, 2024, 6:00 amJune 14, 2024, 9:31 pm

A street scene at dusk featuring the Roxie Theater with a brightly lit marquee. Outdoor seating from a nearby restaurant is visible, along with a bus and people walking on the sidewalk.

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Positively 16th Street

by Walter Mackins June 14, 2024, 6:00 amJune 14, 2024, 12:39 pm

A cleaning mop with a long handle rests against a blue-painted wall on a sidewalk. The mop casts a shadow on the wall and pavement.

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An object at rest

by Walter Mackins June 13, 2024, 6:00 amJune 12, 2024, 7:44 pm

A small storefront with a bright yellow exterior and an orange trim has a "Now Open Under New Ownership" sign. A gray car is parked in front, and there is a single orange cone by the entrance.

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Giant washer

by Walter Mackins June 12, 2024, 6:00 amJune 11, 2024, 11:29 pm

A storefront with a metal security gate and a green painted door. A red sign with white text is on the left side of the door.

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Monday closed

by Walter Mackins June 11, 2024, 6:00 amJune 10, 2024, 7:55 pm

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