Graffiti Alley

In Baltimore there is an alley called Graffiti Alley and I went there Sunday with a friend.  Here are a few pictures from the alley.  The address is Howard Street and W 19 1/2 Street behind Load of Fun.  If you are local you should stop by, my understanding is the artwork changes pretty regularly.  Art is expressed in many ways and this is one more way.





As you can tell I like the people images.



Here the artist covered wires and other building objects.

I know many people disagree with graffiti being called art and that is not an argument I want to get into on this blog.  I feel it has a place and in this alley it is done legally and art students from a local art college can come and use the alley as a backdrop for their photography.  I enjoyed checking out the alley and taking pictures.

Sweeet Shot Tuesday

During the World Wide Photo Walk (WWPW) I met Melissa and the two of us decided that we would get together again and do some shooting.  On Sunday we were finally able to do just that and it was a lot of fun.  We went to Baltimore to check out Graffiti Alley and afterwards we went to the Papermoon Diner.    I had never been there before and LOVED all the decorations inside and out.  Check out these two, aren't they great?

I want her in my garden, wouldn't that be fun?






If you are in the Baltimore area and you haven't been there before be sure to go and check it out!

Artscape 235/365

Our friend Alissa invited us to Artscape in Baltimore last Sunday.  Here is a shot of the street and just a portion of the people that were there.

The Book Thing 159/365

Earlier this week my friend Adriane told me about a place in Baltimore called The Book Thing and asked if I had heard of it.  I hadn't but since she sent me the link I checked it out and it looked pretty cool so Arthur and I headed over there today.  It is a place where you can go and pick up free books, yes, free books.  We found ten.  A nice variety and what a great way to keep books out of landfills!  Here is a picture of a very small area of The Book Thing.  If you are in the area check it out.  Thanks A!