Commuter Photo: Atlanta Skylines and Byways

For most of 2026, I've been commuting to mid-town Atlanta. Traffic, parking, the walk to the office--It's all a pain. But, it has opened up new areas of the city, new photo subjects, new times of day, and new light to me as a casual photographer.

Of course, my shots tend to be quick. I've got places to be. But, it also means the shots are real. I can't stand around taking pictures when I was supposed to be in a meeting five minutes ago. These shots are of lines and light and urban scenes that catch my eye.

A Bird House in Vinings, Georgia

I found this well weathered bird house in a most unusual place.  it is located on a huge oak tree in front of a restaurant near the Vinings Village area.  This photo is really just a quick snap shot taken with a cellphone camera.

Photo: Birdhouse on an Oak Tree

[2025 Update - A couple of years later this tree fell over and damaged two of my favorite restaurants in the Vinings Area. Now, they are both closed and awaiting the construction of something new.]