This gem can be found a few doors down from my office. It’s amazing how different many of these shops look from the other side.

Escondido Alley by Ryan Wentzel

You can find the previous photo in this set here.

The rain let up for a brief period on Saturday morning so I explored a few alleys around town hoping to find some interesting shots.

Closed for Business by Ryan Wentzel

This is an all too common sight these days. Though I work in this neighborhood I don’t get out of the office much so I was surprised to discover just how many shops are vacant right now.

Stay tuned for more shots taken in and around downtown Escondido.

When I look at this photo the word “moody” immediately comes to mind, but I’m not exactly sure why. It could be the motion of the clouds or the colors of the tiles on the roof.

A Moody Scene by Ryan Wentzel

Whatever the reason I think “moody” is the best adjective I can use for this shot.