Boise Bicycle Art

A close view of a utility box art piece on 9th Street.

Anime Oasis 2016

Cosplayers, ramen, random meowing, and all kinds of unexplained craziness at the Anime Oasis convention at the Grove Hotel over the holiday weekend. Thousands gather to share their love of an array of fandoms.

Geeks and Nerds Gather for the Weekend

All ages and all walks of life gather every Memorial Day Weekend in Boise for the Anime Oasis convention. Panel discussions on making costumes, drawing characters, and singing better karaoke. Anime Oasis is celebrating 15 years.

Xeriscaping Example

Landscaping using very little water. This xeriscape demonstration garden is at the University of Idaho Extension office on Glenwood.

Ada "COVNTY"

A side entrance to the old Ada County building next to the Capitol. The stylized "U" stands out.

Don't Text and Drive

Safety message in the Idaho Power Parking lot.

Homeless on 9th Street

Seen on 9th street near Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

Cozy Front Porch

What a sweet relaxing spot in front of this home in the North End.

Green Foothills

All that green in the hills. It won't be long before it turns to shades of yellow and brown. This view is from the Capital Terrace Parking Garage.

Sweetheart Trailer

Vintage gem for a camping adventure.

Street Art. Peace.

Doorway street art in Freak Alley.

Idaho Quilt

This Idaho quilt is on display at the Boise Airport behind security.

Fire Station #4

Fire Station #4 on Ustick Rd. Torn down to make way for a new fire station and training facilities.

Sunken

I think this tire has melted into the pavement. The license plate stickers are current, but it's obvious this car hasn't moved in years. Seen in the North End.

Canada Goose Using Crosswalk

This happens regularly in Downtown Boise - Canada geese know to use the crosswalks.

Truck Flags

Patriotism times two displayed on this truck.

Boise Depot Sunshine

A sun halo over the Boise Depot.

Alley Art

There is a lot of alley art in Downtown Boise, but treasures can also be found in residential alleys.

GreenTreehouse

Nice lookout tower and hideout in the North End.

Wall of Boise Mayors

It looks like their peering through portholes. See the wall of history on the 3rd floor of Boise City Hall.

Puddle Adventures

Sweet toddler exploring the leftovers from last night's rain. 

Where Flowers Bloom...

This sign is at Edwards Greenhouse.

Butterfly Collection

Or, is it an invasion?

Middle School Ducks

A duck couple decided that the small pond in the courtyard at Lowell Scott Middle School was a good place to raise a family. It's been a bumpy ride, with crows stealing 4 babies so far, but the students love seeing nature this close. The ducklings won't be able to leave until they can fly - the courtyard is enclosed.

May Flowers

One of the prettiest months in Boise.

Jerry's Market - Closed

This long-time market on 27th street has closed. They will have a big sale soon to liquidate everything. It had been open since the 1950s,

Noisy Chairs

Noisiest physician office in town!

Prom Fun in an Arcade

Prom couples visited Grinkers arcade after the dance.