The above photo is a view from Joymonger’s deck at dusk, looking at Smith Street Diner and the new construction over on Eugene Street. The scene is tranquil and serene; however, at unpredictable intervals, car and motorcycles zoom past, roaring loudly- especially on the weekend. Regardless, the browns and blues of dusk, the geometry of the telephone poles, the lines on the street and the rectangular solid buildings align and create a beautiful, magical sight, even if it is punctuated intermittently with vehicles in need of a muffler.

If you turned the camera onto Joymonger’s when this was taken last Friday night, you would see a crowded, vibrant group. However, there is a certain Hopper-esque beauty to the quietness of the above scene and the glow of the light within the gallery to the right. As the evenings warm up and it stays light longer, spending time downtown is very enjoyable. #DuskOnSmithStreet