Monday, June 30, 2014

For The Pigeons

This wall leads into a railway underpass and this mural which is a homage to all the pigeons that live there extends through to the other side and out about the same length as what you see here. It is impossible to get the whole thing in one pic while dodging the traffic along a busy Davenport Rd. The mural was painted in 2006 by a community group and has survived the elements quite well.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click here for more murals from around the world.
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24 comments:

  1. LúciaJune 30, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Art and colour can transform any area in a much nicer place. ;-)

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  2. BirdmanJune 30, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Nice mural against the industrial backdrop... for such a dirty bird.

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  3. Luis GomezJune 30, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    So good! Beautiful and creative.

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  4. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJune 30, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Timing a shot while dodging traffic is always great fun.

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  5. TexWisGirlJune 30, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    that's cute to call attention to them! :)

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  6. SharonJune 30, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I don't think I've ever heard of anyone paying homage to pigeons before.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoJune 30, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Gosh what a shot Pat... Amazing to think the mural goes all the way through and out the other side.. The power pylons in the background add a whole other dimension to the image..

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  8. RevrunnerJune 30, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    I'd say it has survived VERY well, probably better than the bridge itself.

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  9. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJune 30, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    That is just plain A Cool! the movement with the electric lines, the color, the whole thing is wonderful

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  10. Jackie McGuinnessJune 30, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Wonder what the pigeons think of it??

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  11. Gerald (SK14)June 30, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    a homage to pigeons - they get a bad press here so I can't see anyone doing that over here.

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  12. cieldequimperJune 30, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    I like the blue!

    But please, pretty please do NOT get me started on pigeons. I spend way too much time EVERY weekend cleaning up their mess on my windowsills and balcony and moaning about flowers they destroy...

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  13. HalcyonJune 30, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I don't like pigeons, but this is a nice mural. :)

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  14. AndyJune 30, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Mural painting at the under passes seems to become more and more popular. I just started following a graffiti blog about T.O. Thought you might find it interesting.
    http://graffitiluxandmurals.com/

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  15. hamiltonJune 30, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Love the jumble of pigeons and hydro lines.

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  16. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 30, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    This mural definitely softens the industrial landscape. Paying homage to pigeons is a new concept to me. I guess that also means no eating them, right? Thanks, Pat, for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.

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  17. William KendallJune 30, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    It's quite eyecatching.

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  18. Taken For GrantedJuly 1, 2014 at 12:19 AM

    Quite an unusual mural in an industrial setting. Glad it has survived without graffiti or deterioration.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 1, 2014 at 3:13 AM

    That's a very busy looking scene, lots going on!

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  20. UnknownJuly 1, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    Pigeons are the reason why I can't have birdfeeders... Grrrr! Nevertheless it's great to see a homage to these "flying rats"! :-)

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  21. EG CameraGirlJuly 1, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Hmmm. I can't say pigeons are MY favourite birds. :))

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  22. GreensboroDailyPhotoJuly 1, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    The mural adds so much color to the area. Lovely!

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  23. Laura. MJuly 1, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    For eight years still going strong!!

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  24. StephanieJuly 2, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Makes for a great photo!

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