Monday 2 April 2012

Street Art: Big bird on Port Street


It's difficult to take a photo of this street art without some shadows from buildings interfering but I finally found a window - around 1.00 p.m is best at this time of year. Either way it looks so much better on a sunny day like those we have been blessed with of late than on a grey day.

It's on Port St in what is now an impromptu car parking area but was probably once a building. I often wonder what was in the space originally-my guess is a building that had to be demolished due to World War II damage.

Linked to Monday Murals at the Oakland Daily Photo blog

17 comments:

  1. The red brick wall is perfect background to this pretty floral and bird mural. I'm glad you waited for a sunny day to capture it. A grey day can sure make things look flat.

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  2. An amazing piece of work - makes you wonder at the dedication of the artists to work so high up! I would be terrified!

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  3. You've got to hand it to the people who can dream up, and execute these murals.

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  4. The bird is gorgeous!Huge mural, people there are very talented!
    Thanks for sharing this wonderful picture!
    Léia

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  5. Now that's a gorgeous mural, and that wall definitely needed cheering up, Beautiful find Chrissy.
    btw I think you should definitely do a post on the meeting of Mr. Rolls and Mr Royce, I for one would like to learn more about that illustrious meeting.

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  6. Not only is this really stunning, but the talent it takes to create such a large piece is amazing. Nice capture.

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  7. it is a shame those people with the interior facing windows can't see this and enjoy it!

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  8. Normally I am not keen on 'street art,' but that is very good! Difficult to photograph mid, but you did well.

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  9. Wow that is some Bluetit, great capture Chrissy.

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  10. How very wonderful a sight. Makes one forget time. Thank you. Please have a good Tuesday.

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  11. It looks huge! No easy task to paint this one.

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  12. Really so beautiful on this building.

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  13. Lovely against the aging brick.

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  14. Parking lots are, in general, graceless spots in the urban landscape. This mural must be a welcome addition to the block. It adds the beauty of nature to the brick and asphalt of a city block. Thanks, Chrissy, for participating in this week's Monday Mural.

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