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This statue by Swedish artist Mats Wikström made me stop while walking by the water in Nacka today. The title, translated into English, is “Long live the fight for a reasonably free Norrland.”

A sculpture of a man holding an object stands atop a large tree stump in a natural setting under a cloudy sky.

I spotted this cool record store while I was at work today. I love that there are still places like this around. Sometimes the perseverance of the past gives hope for the future.

Bromma Records features a brick storefront with a red sign, a large window displaying album covers, and a door adorned with various stickers.

This was the last photo I shot during my recent visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand. I think it’s a good fit for #SilentSunday 📸🇹🇭

A person with an umbrella and a monk walk down a sidewalk lined with a metal wall under a sunny sky.

Two kinds of machines I’ve seen on the streets of Chiang Mai and nowhere else: a helmet cleaner and an emergency button. The “don’t push the button” battle felt like a Muay Thai fight. 😊

A helmet cleaning station is displayed on the left, while an emergency press button kiosk stands on the right, both set in an urban outdoor environment with motorcycles in the background.

I passed this vintage workshop while walking the streets of Chiang Mai, and snapped a shot. It almost feels like cheating to take photos of old stuff. It always looks so cool 😎

A vintage workshop features an assortment of tools, a table with various items, and an industrial fan on the wall.

I walked in and ordered a cappuccino. The barista replied, “Here’s what I found on the web for cupcake chinos.”

A cafe named Mac Café Chiang Mai is adorned with greenery on its facade and features signage related to Apple products.

People busy on their phones while a blind girl is trying to get by. I’m not saying I’m Mr. Perfect. It could just as well have been me absorbed in my phone. It just feels sad when the contrast becomes so clear.

A busy street scene shows a diverse group of people walking, some holding phones and beverages.

The bouncer wouldn’t let me in, but it all worked out when I said, “This isn’t the drunk you’re looking for.”

A black-and-white mural depicts a stormtrooper in a military uniform on the wall of a building with a door and a small table in front.

I love checking out small, half-hidden alleys here in Chiang Mai. Especially when it’s dark. There’s always some kind of bright light source that makes the scenes almost feel staged. This photo is straight from the phone, with zero edits.

A small, dimly lit street-side water vending machine with signage is surrounded by various items and scaffolding structures at night.

Two tiny tealights fighting the darkness. Looks like they’re winning. Go light! 🙌🕯️

A rustic street corner features a candle-lit shrine next to a large tree surrounded by brooms, a mop, and a blue cart.