After Hours Alley, Downtown Missoula, Montana

Have I mentioned before how I love meandering down (safe) alleys? Alleys provide a whole different perspective on day-to-day life.
Residential alleys, in particular, can be a revealing window into the inhabitants' inner workings. Tidy gardens, or stockpiles of junk, a work of art in progress - you never know what you'll see and if it matches the front yard impression. If you're lucky, a talkative resident will be up for a chat over the fence.
This view shows a shop at rest for the night, with all in readiness for tomorrow's business-as-usual.