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Abandoned Hotel and Fire Escape

This structure is located in Colorado City, Texas.  The first time I saw it was about 5 years ago and it still looks exactly the same now as it did then.  

Even though it's abandoned, it's pristine.  No trash on the sidewalks, no debris around the edges of the building, the lower level business spots are boarded up with wood and there are pretty paintings on the boards, it doesn't look like the building has deteriorated at all.

I don't know anything about the safety of the structure but it sure would be great if someone with money were able to refurbish this old motel.  Maybe it's not possible.

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Fire Escape

An apartment building on the main street of  downtown Cisco, TX. On the back side of the building is this huge, easily navigated fire escape.  

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Alleyway Fire Escape

I'm not sure what this building is but the fire escape is an easy one for egress in the alleyway.  Usually there isn't any trash in the alleys in Abilene, but there's a little in this one under the steps.  It will probably be cleaned in the near future.  

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Overhead door and Fire Escape

This location is one of my favorites for photographing senior graduates.  Depending on what time of day it is, it's the perfect spot for urban photos.  I love the graphic look of this location.

My heart is grateful that:

My town has so many good photo spots to choose from

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Another Fire Escape

I've walked past this fire escape many times, but today it finally occurred to me that there's a little enclosure at the bottom, which I've never seen with a fire escape before.

My heart is happy because:

I finally remembered to dress for the weather when I went out looking for photo ops today

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Fire Escape and Air Conditioners

This is seen on the side of the activity building of a church in Merkel, Texas.  

I'm happy that:

I had the chance to work with my photographer friend during a family session he did this morning

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Bottle on the Steps

I noticed these steps first and then I saw the bottle.  I didn't handle it so I don't know what was in the bottle. 

I'm grateful for:

My new-to-me washer/dryer being installed today

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Fire Escape

A fire escape seen on the side of a business in Sweetwater, Texas.  

My heart is grateful today for:

my reliable car

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Another Fire Escape

I spied this fire escape while cruising around downtown Abilene, TX looking for today's photo.  The building is a 1941 Carpenter building and even though the windows look fairly new, the building seems to be deserted.  It's located in a not-so-busy area of downtown.

My heart is grateful for:

the beautiful, sunny, breezy afternoon

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Looking Up at the Fire Escape

I found another fire escape in downtown Abilene today.  This building is two-stories tall so it was pretty easy to photograph the entire fire escape.  I just happen to like this image of just the small section.

My heart is grateful today for:

The smile on my grandson's face when I showed up at his lesson today

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Apartment Fire Escape

I took a road trip today not only to find a photo op but to enjoy the wonderful weather again.

I've been to this town many other times and photographed this fire escape but today I decided to put my wide-angle lens on the camera and shoot only with it. 

I used to have a real fish-eye lens when I was using film, but when I switched to digital I decided that a compatible fish-eye was too expensive and I wouldn't use it enough.  So I opted for a very wide-angle lens. It's still a lot of fun.  

You can shoot differently with a wide-angle lens than with a long lens and it's usually a very fun experience, I just don't do it enough.  

My heart is grateful for:

how my living room is filled with sunlight at the end of the day

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Fire escape seen in downtown Abilene, TX

There are some great fire escapes seen on buildings in most of the small towns I've been to in central Texas. 

They definitely serve a good purpose and I think they add a nice piece of personality to the buildings.

My heart is grateful for:

coffee with a friend and being able to talk about my sky-diving experience