Fremont, CA and Nearby Areas - Alvin Tenpo's Photos

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Alvin Tenpo > Fremont, CA and Nearby Areas photo

Alvin Tenpo > Fremont, CA and Nearby Areas photo

Alvin Tenpo > Fremont Mustard and Tree

Mustard field and tree along the eastern bank of Alameda Creek.

Alvin Tenpo > Laine's Train

Laine's Grocery Store, Alviso, CA

It had been raining for the entire week and we break in the weather, so it looked like a
good opportunity to visit the sleepy town of Alviso.

I've been wanting to shoot Laine's Grocery Store for a while now. It was originally established
as Tilden's General Store from 1865 to 1912, then Laine's Grocery Store from 1940 to 1960.

During the 1930s it was a saloon and dance hall.

Laine's is situated right next to an active rail line. Amtrak's Capital Corridor and the
Altamont Commuter Express share the line.

I had a Twilight Zone moment while I was shooting Laine's. Off in the distance I could hear what
sounded like a scratchy Victrola sounding music. As I was composing a shot, the
music kept getting louder and louder.

A man riding his bicycle carrying a full load of possessions passed by
playing his Victrola sounding music. The act of shooting the abandoned
Laine's Grocery Store and the music transported me for a moment back to the
1920s.

The man actually stopped, picked up his bike and went to the back of the building.

I left it at that.

Alvin Tenpo > Beauty is Skin Deep

Laine's Grocery Store, Alviso, CA
Light painted with blue gel'd spotlight.

Alvin Tenpo > Laine's Grocery Store, Alviso, CA

Alvin Tenpo > Blue Antiques

Laine's Grocery Store, Alviso, CA

Blue gel'd flash light + street lights

Alvin Tenpo > Vahl's Restaurant and Lounge, Alviso, CA

Vahl's has this cool neon sign. Funny thing, I snapped
a few images then the lights were turned off.

Alvin Tenpo > Coyote Hills, Fremont, CA

Fremont, CA and Nearby Areas photo

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