Waitress in a quiet bar – Austin, Texas

Giant Jackalope, The Jackalope – Austin, Texas

Most were shot from the window or doorway. This was a quick photo excursion and I didn’t stop inside for a drink. Many of the businesses flow on to the street to entice customers — the sights, sounds and smells are used to pull people in. 6th street is a marvel of capitalism. Unlike most places in the United States, stores actively promote and compete for businesses. Cheap drinks, live music and hip lighting are the weapons of choice.

Lone Candle, Bat Bar – Austin, Texas

Corona Extra with Bar lights – Austin, Texas

Getting many visitors on Sunday night is a stretch though, even for 6th street. Some bars are closed and most of them are sparsely populated. It is refreshing and a big contrast to a Friday or Saturday night. For the uninitiated, Sunday maybe the night to ease into the manic world of gritty streets, ever changing bars and cheap booze.

Last remnants of video games – Austin, Texas

Drummer, Bat Bar – Austin, Texas

This post is part 3 of my first real test of the Canon 6D series.

Also see:
   Molly and her friends on 6th Street
   Street Life with the Canon 6D
   Buffalo Billiards, it’s better than watching TV

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