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Sunday 18 August 2019

Sunday Selections #442




Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.

Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.  
  
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle. 

 
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
I usually run with a theme. This week it is murals.  Again.  My city seems to have adopted them with a vengeance.  All of these were outside a building which is being renovated.  I much prefer the splashes of colour and whimsy to the bare boards which are often associated with shopfront renovations.  I assume these are temporary, but thoroughly enjoyed them.












The dark lines on the panda and the next shots were shadows from a nearby tree.





I like that the colour overflows onto the pavement too.

 And a nearby monolithic sculpture.

I hope your week(s) are bright and colourful.

122 comments:

  1. Australia seems to be in the forefront of using murals as a part of urban landscapes and I think that many cities have done a great job with it. It enlivens otherwise dull cityscapes.

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    1. David M. Gascoigne: It is nice to be at the forefront (if we are) of something positive for a change. I look forward to seeing new additions and agree that it brightens otherwise dull cityscapes (and my mood).

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  2. I enjoyed these murals as well.

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  3. I wish all communities would do this! Colorful splashes everywhere to bring a smile to your face. Love the pavement as well. At least that's permanent.

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    1. River Fairchild: I hope the pavement is permanent. It depends I suppose on what paint they used - but this little corner DID put an early morning smile on my face.

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  4. My favoutite mural is a turtle

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    1. Gosia: I liked a lot of them including the turtle and the platypus, and welcomed them all.

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  5. More examples of talent on display. Unfortunately, I have known of my own to display (not without embarrassment, anyway)!!

    Have a wonderful week, EC. Cuddles to Jazz, your furry mate. :)

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    1. Lee: You are a stranger to the truth. I have seen some of your art work.
      Jazz is not well at the moment. We had a trip to the vet yesterday and he felt so poorly he behaved well. He is a smidge better, but has a way to go.
      I hope you and your overlords have a great week.

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  6. Such great murals. They brighten the city.

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    1. Marie Smith: They do. I actually prefer them to the shop windows, and will be happy if the restoration takes a while.

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  7. I’d definitely prefer these murals to bare boarding. They are actually quite interesting. Does someone paint them or do they come ready made and get put up without any particular order.

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    1. Friko: I know not, but haven't seen any duplicates which leads me to suggest that they aren't ready made.
      No argument about the bare boarding versus mural thing.

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  8. These are brilliant, EC. It must really lift one's spirits to have so much colour and vitality on walls which would be otherwise be blank and dull (or graffiti-covered).

    Sorry to hear that Jazz is not his usual self - I hope he is back to normal soon. Sammy had a visit to the vet recently too; she was not eating, or playing, or talking (most unlike her). When the vet took her temperature it was extremely high, but antibiotics did the trick and restored her normal bossy personality.

    I hope you have a colourful and comfortable week.

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    1. Alexia: Thank you. Jazz is decidedly not himself. After his visit to the vet yesterday (and an anti-nausea shot) he picked up a bit. And even ate miniscule amounts. Today both eating and drinking are too hard. And the vet is shut. I have just managed to coax him to drink a little water and eat minute amounts of food but am worried.

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    2. Oh dear that doesn't sound good. I would be worried too - fingers crossed that he improves soon.

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    3. Alexia: I will be ringing the vet as soon as they open tomorrow.

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    4. Alexia: At the vet. The blood tests were inconclusive. Now x-rays and perhaps an ultrasound. I HATE waiting.

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    5. What a worry for you. I do hope that the news is positive x

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    6. Alexia: Jazz is still at the vet, and on a drip. Things are looking a little better today and we are waiting for a call after they run more tests this afternoon.

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    7. Poor fellow - glad things are looking a little better.

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    8. Alexia: Thank you. The punk pussy (rather a lot of shaved areas) is home. He is eating a little and drinking a little. A follow up trip to the vet is scheduled for later in the week.

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  9. I love the murals and they are so colorful. It kind of reflects the mood of the city. Lively and fun, never boring.
    Thanks for sharing this lovely are form with us.
    Hugs, Julia

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    1. Julia: Thank you. I really hope the murals continue - and grow.

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  10. Oops, Thanks for sharing this lovely art form with us.
    Julia

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    1. Julia: Not a problem. I often cringe at the typos I make - and knew what you meant.

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  11. Made me smile this Sunday morning. What a friendly looking platypus and the blue haired woman is rather shocking, in a good way.

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    1. Andrew: Smiles are always welcome. I rather like those two myself.

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  12. It's a wonderful idea to use murals this way. Now if only they could do something about the ugly orange construction barrels on the highways. (Yes, i know, that would cause accidents, but i do get tired of looking at the ugly barrels and cones and signs.)

    My pictures simply delve into my archives again this week.

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    1. messymimi: I would like to see more murals - and look forward to delving into your archives a little later.

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  13. I simply adore all those murals. The faces are incredible. I hope they are permanent, but even if they aren't, you have made them immortal with your pictures. :-)

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    1. DJan: I doubt that they will be permanent, but really enjoyed coming across them. And how interesting to think that my blog may give them a longer life.

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  14. Very groovy! The panda's gold tooth made me chuckle.

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  15. The more I looked at it, the monolithic sculpture looks like a shiny silver pig.

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    1. Joanne Noragon: I can see that. Except that he is a concrete pig.

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    1. Jamie Ghione: Much better than a boarded up construction site.

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  17. The panda looks like he or she is smiling but those teeth are slightly disturbing. I like the turtle, that's my fav.

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    1. Strayer: I like some more than others, but really liked that they were there.

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  18. all those colors are so joyful to see

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  19. The murals are far preferable to the bare and somewhat grubby boards gracing parts of Adelaide recently.

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    1. River: In the past we have had those ugly boards, but I have noticed the murals in two town centres concealing renovation work. A great idea I think.

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  20. The Platypus and Panda appear to be very happy!!

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  21. Wow,those murals are surely great pices of art, simply stunning☺

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  22. Dear EC
    I wish our cities would embrace murals as much as yours have done - they do so much to brighten up an urban environment. We all need some colour in our lives!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: We do indeed all need colour. I am so grateful that my city seems to have recognised that.

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  23. What brilliant talent! It would be such fun to be able to paint like that, unfortunately painting a door is the extent of my skill

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    1. Kim: I have no artistic talent at all - something I mourn. I am however, grateful to be an appreciator.

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  24. These are beautiful. I love that they can turn a drab space into something interesting.

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    1. Rick Watson: Not only drab spaces, but frequently ugly ones too. I am a firm believer in our NEED for beauty.

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  25. These are utterly amazing and beautiful! Husby sits on the Arts Board in our city, trying vainly to get our town fathers to do the same thing. "Come on! Just one wall? Can we have at least one?!" Sigh.

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    1. Diane Stringham Tolley: Good luck to your Husby. They really do brighten spaces - and moods.

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  26. I adore murals, it gives so many the chance to express themselves and so publicly too. They lift the spirits and give a reason to stop and give thoughtful evaluation.

    Thank you!

    XO
    WWW

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    1. Wisewebwoman: Conservatively speaking I agree with you about 10000 per cent.

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  27. Good morning, I enjoy having the weekend off from work so I can catch your Sunday post actually on my Sunday. You have delighted us again with your photos, from #3 crazy-live hair I call it to the cute animals with their own expressions (possibly my favorite). Enjoy your new week ahead and take care!

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    1. 21 Wits: I am so glad that you were able to drop in, and humbled that you did so on your rare day off.

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  28. Wandbilder voller Farbe und verschiedene Motive.

    Noke

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    1. Noke: I was fascinated by the very wide range - in quite a small space.

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  29. Oh my gosh. These are grand.
    You have a fabulous day.

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  30. I love how creative people are. My hubby and our daughter can draw and paint wonderfully but not me.

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    1. Mary Kirkland: It isn't a talent I can claim either. I am constantly amazed at what people can create.

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  31. Brilliant murals - in both senses of the word! I LOVE the person with blue hair in the shape of musical notes; very inspired. You are lucky indeed to have these supersized works of art to enjoy.

    I'm so sorry to read about Jazz. Something our cats find palatable if they're feeling unwell is canned tuna or salmon juice, just a little at a time. And sometimes a bit of the fish, mashed in its juice. Our vet has also recommended sardines but we haven't had any luck with those. I hope the vet can find out what is going on tomorrow. Hugs, EC.

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    1. jenny_o: Thank you. I really enjoy coming across these splashes of coloure.
      Jazz is no better today. Food is still anethema, and even more scary, so is water. I will ring the Vet when they open shortly.

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  32. These are done by some very creative people. Amazing.

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    1. Susan Kane: How I would love to have the creative gene (and the required discipline). I agree, these are amazing.

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  33. Dude, if we could get murals of this quality in my city, I'd let them do my house for free.

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    1. John Wiswell: I would LOVE to see suburban houses decorated this way.

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  34. Hi EC,

    Some fab murals there.

    :o)

    Cheers

    PM

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  35. I think that might be a ninja turtle in that mural.

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  36. Love the murals. They add interesting elements to a city.

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    1. Mason Canyon: They do, and much needed colour too.

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  37. I wish I could talk to the people who come up with these amazing murals to find out how they came up with the amazing ideas and how long it took to actually paint. Quite fascinating and so lovely. Hugs, RO

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    1. RO: I am always awed by artists. Whatever their genres. Hugs received and reciprocated.

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  38. ohhhhhhhhh

    love that color.

    You know me...

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  39. WOW...such breathtaking murals! These really are masterpieces, aren't they?!
    Really wish we had such beauty dotted around our town...all we have here are people's initials!

    Have a super day!😊😊

    Love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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    1. Ygraine: I really like the way they brighten an otherwise dull corner. And the mood lift they provide.
      I hope your day (and week) is wonderful.

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  40. Oh wow.. these are all fantastic!

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    1. Hena Tayeb: I am so glad you liked them as much as I did.

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  41. Your city really is against grafitti - in the best possible way. Kudos to those who gave permission and especially those who gave paint, time and skills to help benefit the community in such a cool way!

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    1. Mark Koopmans: We really don't have a big graffiti problem, and it is even less likely on and around murals. Such an effective (and lovely) solution.

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  42. Dear EC, I enjoyed all the murals, but especially, the one of the woman with purple hair. The items that made up her hair made me think that possibly they represented the thoughts that skitter across our brains in moments and nanoseconds! Peace.

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    1. Dee: I really like that one too, and would be happy for it to remain (sadly unlikely). And yes, there are a LOT of thoughts scurrying round in my crowded head.

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  43. Beautiful splashes of color for sure! Definitely more appealing than what is normally put up during renovations. So many different styles too. Thanks for sharing. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. DMS ~Jess: It is such a simple thing and makes so much difference. I hope the whole city takes this idea on board, particularly for long renovation jobs.

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  44. Ooh. I love the color on the pavement. Very creative.

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    1. Sandra: My colour, whimsy and beauty obsessed self loves it all.

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  45. Such culture.
    Such ART!
    Thank you for sharing, dearest! xx

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    1. My Inner Chick: Lovely to see you out and about in the blogosphere - and many thanks.

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  46. I wish all renovations were so considerate. So nice how they not only block the eyesores but adorn the buildings.
    Enjoyed these. Thanks so much.

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    1. Unknown: Welcome and thank you. I hope this idea takes off.

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  47. I like the idea of decorating the hoardings that cover the construction sites. So much nicer than the tatty old plywood boards. I love seeing colour everywhere, even if it is temporary.

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    1. Shammickite: I am in complete and utter agreement with you.

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  48. These really are good, and there is a lot of detail in them … in fact I've scrolled up and down quite a few times trying not to miss anything. The colours are great and how lovely to see these, and not just places boarded up.

    A very nice Sunday Selection.

    Hope your week is going well, and that Jazz is now improving?

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. I suspect every time I go past this area (while the renovations are under way) I will see things I have missed.
      Jazz is home again, and a little better but we aren't out of the woods yet.

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  49. Some really awesome work of art just love those vibrant and bright colors.

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    1. RasmaSandra: Such a simple and wonderful idea.

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    1. Romance Reader: I am so grateful to whoever had the bright idea that murals would be better than boarding up the building.

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  51. Fabulous series, love those shadow shots.

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    1. DeniseinVA: Thank you. I was initially a bit peeved that I couldn't get those shots without the shadow - but I warmed to them.

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  52. Love, Love, Love, EC!!!! Thanks for making my day! Brilliant!! Big Hugs!

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  53. Magic Love Crow: I think that everyone who saw them smiled. I hope so anyway. Hugs received and reciprocated.

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  54. Hi EC - they're amazing ... I saw similar ones in Victoria, on Vancouver Island ... and as you say they brighten up the bare boards. Love the porpoise or is it a platypus winking at us ... and also the idea of moving the mural onto the pavement. Bet they amuse people and make everyone more cheerful ... cheers Hilary

    PS I'm going to see what the writing says ... ah I see an older black and white one with a child on the Corilla's back ... looking to keep us all free, particularly creatures of the earth - hugs on their way ...

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: They are a heap of fun, and I love the message in the black and white one.
      It was a platypus, a rare and wonderful critter, winking at passersby.

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  55. Those murals are beautiful! It's sad to think that they might only be temporary when such talent and effort went into them. Maybe they'll be relocated...? :-)

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    1. Diane Henders: I would like it if they are relocated, but doubt that it will happen. On the other hand, renovations here are often very slow, and the chances are good that we will have them to enjoy for a long time.

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