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Abandoned Silo

Downtown there's this abandoned silo.  It's directly behind one of the popular coffee shops at the edge of downtown.  

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Ranger, Texas City Hall

This interesting building houses the Ranger, Texas City Hall and Police Station.  It sits on a corner in the downtown area.

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Old Barn

It was 100 degrees today, ugh.  It was also the Sat for Jesus Feeds~~once a month my church sets up a food station in a church parking lot in downtown Abilene and anyone can come by and have something to eat at no charge.

It's an awesome ministry.

This seemingly abandoned barn structure is located in Sweetwater, Texas.  I don't know anything about it, just that it looked like a great photo op with the blue sky and clouds in the background.

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Church in High Key

This is one of the churches in downtown Abilene, Texas.  I don't know the denomination but I think it's a cool structure.  

 

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Plant Decor

Along one of the streets in downtown Abilene, there's a business that has two of these decorative plants flanking their front door.  I know there's a name for this type of plant, I just can'd think of it right now, but they sure are pretty and they add a welcoming touch to the business.

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WELCOME

I've seen this sign many times before, but decided to photograph it today.  

I think the place is out of business, but not sure.  I love that the management is determining the dress code. It was probably a nice place to spend some time with friends.

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Fine Art

Before getting my coffee at the coffee shop, I was walking around looking for photo ops.  This is the sign for an art gallery and I've seen it so many times before, but never thought of getting an image of it.

It was an overcast sky, so it's just plain white.  I bet it would be even prettier if the sky were blue.

Maybe I'll try another time.

 

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I pulled into a parking area in Coleman, TX in order to check 

directions and I saw this sign.

It cracks me up.  

I had to get an image of it.

 

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Looking up at the Steeple

This beautiful steeple belongs to a Methodist church in a small Texas Town.  I've taken photos of this church before, but never from this perspective.  It was a beautiful day and I was pretty excited about this new angle.

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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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Round Yellow patio Table

There's an ice cream shop in downtown Abilene that serves the best ice cream ever.  It's called the Roll Shack.  Outside the shop there are two sets of these tables for people who want to sit outside if the weather is nice.  I think the other set is red.  

The weather has been really nice lately, but I guess no one is going to the ice cream shop early in the morning.

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Abstract Artwork

I came across this abstract piece of artwork as I was walking around downtown the other day in the area where there are many reception venues.  

I don't really like abstract art, but this is so colorful and it's right at the gate of the venue so everyone on the street can see it as can anyone entering for an event.

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Row of Homes

These 5 homes are only about 4 years old and are on the edge of downtown Abilene, Texas.  

They're within walking distance of the town if any of the residents care to walk.  They each have a driveway and a small back yard.

Before they were occupied I looked in the windows of the lower level.  It looked like the layout of each is the same, but I couldn't tell how many bedrooms are upstairs.

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Staircase Shadows

Steps leading to an upstairs brewery/restaurant in downtown.

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Abandoned Building in Stamford, TX

Building located in Stamford, TX.  It is part of a structure that was something like a tourist motel.

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Unknown First Family Sculpture

This beautiful sculpture of a native unknown first family is located in 

the Golden Heart Plaza park in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Railroad Crossing Sign

A close-up of a railroad crossing sign in downtown Abilene, Texas. The sign is on a corner in front of an abandoned building.

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Abandoned School Bldg?

This old abandoned building is in Stamford, Texas.  It looks like it was originally a school bldg, but there was no sign or information to say what it had been.  

The interior was totally trashed and as you can see some of the windows were completely gone.  

Just take several steps back in your mind to imagine what a beautiful building this once was. 

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Reindeer on a Light Post

The other day during daylight I made an image of this reindeer on a light pole.  No lights were on, and it looked ok but I didn't think I'd get back when it was darker and the lights would be on.

Today is was a balmy 75 degrees so I forced myself to get out and get to town at dusk.  

Many of the light poles near the park were decorated like this and they sure looked pretty.

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Sign on a wall of a Downtown Bookstore

I think I posted an image like this quite a while ago, but I just love the sentiment.  This quote is on one of the outside walls of a downtown bookstore in Abilene, Texas.  

Mary Oliver was a poet who lived from 1935-2019. 

She was a fan of "wonderment".  

What a great quote~~we should all pay attention, be astonished and then tell about it.