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Maybe it's because I wasn't born and raised in the US, that I find diners so strangely appealing and utterly fascinating. Stepping into a classic diner is like taking a step back in time, or into the Twilight Zone. The food is usually greasy, the decor kitchy and the coffee weak, but nothing says americana quite like a diner. That's why I've picked this group as the second one in my series on Flickr groups.

Perhaps the greatest thing about these groups is, that they are a place to find inspiration for your own photos as well as like-minded enthusiasts. And yet, you don't have to be some kind of crazy (in this case) diner-maniac. A casual interest is enough. To gauge whether or not there is a huge community within a group, check out its attached discussion boards. A lot of activitiy indicates an active community. This one's not exactly bustling with activity, but they don't have to be, to contain interesting photos.

Rasmus Rasmussen is on loan from iStockphoto, where he is part of the image inspection team.