One of my local favorite small town vignettes is Historic Downtown Norcross. \u00a0It is a very small train depot town from years past, replete with a handful of nice shops and eateries. \u00a0It has continued to improve with age over the past 20 years, thoughtfully blending\u00a0nearby\u00a0historic residential neighborhoods with new homes. \u00a0Many of the neighborhoods are a short walk from downtown and a nearby park, all reminiscent of the 40’s. \u00a0Lots of folks stroll the sidewalks with their family or significant other, and the town hosts \u00a0annual\u00a0events like\u00a0an antique British car show to arts festivals. \u00a0You get the picture … warm, friendly, inviting, and easily accessible.<\/p>\n
Over the years I’ve done several outdoor portrait sessions along the storefronts, railroad tracks, and neighborhood sidewalks. \u00a0Also, a favorite photo spot has been the\u00a0alley behind the main set of shops.<\/p>\n
This weekend I was on a casual motorcycle ride and decided to swing through town, not having been there in months. \u00a0I \u00a0hoped there might<\/em>\u00a0be a Memorial Day parade or event\u00a0in the works, but this was not the case. \u00a0Things were “dead” on my early morning pass through. \u00a0So plan B – zip through the alley and see if there’s anything new and interesting to photograph. \u00a0Much to\u00a0my surprise, the old sleepy back alley had seen a facelift! \u00a0The color and artistic flare have made it come alive.<\/p>\n
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