There are two key problems to working a graveyard shift. First is the lack of exercise and the second is even on your days off you are wide awake in the middle of the night. I found myself sitting around, watching old reruns on TV and playing on the internet so I decided it was time for a change.

The first day I went for a walk I set out early in the morning. I figured I would head to a good spot to get some sunrise photos. Along the way I ran into a friend who was opening where they worked and we ended up chatting. By the time I went home the sun was up and it was too late to take any good photos but along the way I began to take an interest in the local businesses, all closed up with just their security lights on, I considered shooting a series of after hours photos.

Tonight I realized I was once again settling in for a night of TV and computer spudage so instead I put on my shoes, grabbed my camera bag and tripod and headed out. I planned on walking around 4 miles and stopping for photos along the route. Unfortunately after a few blocks I began to see lightning on the horizon and it appeared to be moving my way. In the dark I couldn't tell if the storm was going to hit town or if it was actual rain or just thunderheads so I decided to cut my walk short. I probably only went a mile or a mile and a half but I did get some interesting photos and an idea of what I want to do on my next walk.

Down on the street corner, lit only by the sodium arch light.

The all night Shell station. A welcome oasis to late travellers.

You can get your Big Mac even after midnight.

Sorry, no Beef N Cheddars after 10 pm

The pumps are on but the restrooms are closed.

The tourist strip after everyone has checked in for the night.

A shining beacon motel beckoning weary travellers to a night's rest.

Usually closed up for the night the Chevron is open to pick up a few extra customers on a holiday weekend.

A local propane company closed up for the long weekend.

The propane trucks sitting in the glow of the security lights.

Trees in the orange glow of a street light.