Woodstock, VA
“Wander Woodstock” is an event where merchants and crafts people set up booths on the sidewalk near the courthouse. I took Charlie to investigate. He sniffed all the smells, and we briefly went in a store where dogs are welcome.
I remembered to take a picture. I don’t get as many street scenes as some photographers do, partly because I don’t like to intrude, but also because there’s not as much street life here as you see in a place where people walk around town a lot. Most people drive their cars, park near a store or restaurant, and go in without lingering outside. It’s kind of a shame because many towns are charming if you take the time to explore.
Events like this one seek to bring people downtown. Much of commerce today takes place out by the interstate exit, where the fast food chains and big box stores can be found.
Awesome scene.
ReplyDeleteA fine photo! I like events of this kind - but usually forget to take photos :-)
ReplyDeleteSeems a bit sad to me, the lack of people walking, street photography is great fun.
ReplyDeleteWe always enjoy a stroll around small towns.
ReplyDeleteI hope Charlie enjoyed his smells around town, which I'm sure there are many. I agree with you about the towns be so charming outside along the streets and paths (as a dog walker we do get to see it all) and while the stores are great so is nature, and structures. Some streets where I wander the houses and buildings from way back when are simply amazing.
ReplyDelete...“Wander Woodstock” looks like fun.
ReplyDeletePassed our market earlier today but didn’t spot any good photo ops.
ReplyDeleteNice shot of interesting people.
ReplyDeleteooooh the small towns and a black and white image. this made for a great picture!!
ReplyDeleteInquiring minds want to know just what the bearded fellow was selling!
ReplyDeleteShiny silver things! I assumed they were jewelry.
DeleteBravo ! c'est une photo très réussie et vraiment intriguante
ReplyDeleteI like that b&w picture.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That's a great photo!
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