I enjoy photographing architecture in cities, large and small, especially in the fall and winter, when the light is direct but not as harsh as the summertime, with the earth being as a different angle to the sun.
And many times when photographing places I respond visually not realizing what history there might be for some places that I do photograph. Ted and Wally’s ice scream shoppe is one such place in the Old Market in Omaha, NE. I liked how on this particular day it stood out with its white facade against the darker brick buildings and by this time low sunlight skimming the area from the west.
I learned more about Ted and Wally’s after reading a blog post by Omaha Exploration which went into great detail about the history of the building and previous owners and uses. The blog is centric to Omaha but the writer seems to enjoy sharing his knowledge about the area he lives in and around. It certainly helps inform me about places I have visited in that city as well as widens my knowledge and understanding about the area. A good resource and fun reading experience.
Jerry Mennenga
Sioux City, Iowa
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