Yes, it is a colloquial idiom!
the cock of the walk (British old-fashioned)
A man who acts as if he is more fashionable or important than other people.
1. (informal) a person who asserts himself in a strutting pompous way
Well this cock is strutting around a cityscape and trash bins.
He is quite glorious (sorry for the shadow. It’s the sun’s fault not mine!)
There is also a signature (or 2?) in writing.
Great reflection!
Pics taken by Resa – September 6, 2017
Toronto, Canada
The Artist(s):
I say the cityscape is Elicser & perhaps the cock is, too. I keep looking at the writing, but it’s hard to read.
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He’s strutting his stuff! Great details on this one 🙂
Agree! He’s very gorgeous. No wonder he struts! 😀
I love roosters, Resa; and this one is just gorgeous!
He may be strutting; but, as the reflection https://abcofspiritalk.net/2012/04/20/rooster-reflection/
says ~ Let yourself be heard this day. In fact, let yourself be heard everyday of your life. 🙂 🙂
xoxoxo
I just returned from your Rooster Reflection. It is so positive, and life affirming. I suppose the crowing and strutting are the result of such confidence. Everyone should read your Rooster Reflection! 😀 xoxoxo
Great art.
Expressing yourself through art.
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Yes! I was just over to your blog. I saw only 1 post. Is it a new blog?
Oh, I adore this rooster!!!! [maybe something to do with me being a Rooster in Chinese astrology! 😉 ] Brilliant shots!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ah! A Rooster pal! I’m a Dragon. 😀 I totally agree, he is gorgeous. I got off the streetcar especially to take his pic, and never got where I was going that day. Lol! I had to have the rooster.
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Well worth it!!!!!!! 😉 How wonderful! I love dragons and I would certainly love to be another animal – like the ones I am in the native American zodiac Falcon and Wolf – that’s more like it – not a Rooster!!!! But then I’m inclined to change my mind after seeing your rooster! 😉 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OMG! i don’t know the Native American zodiac! Would love a link!
Roosters rock!!!! Er a- er -er -er! Especially at dawn. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/native-american-animal-symbols.html
It’s so majestic!
Yes, he has a beautiful crown and his tail is to die for! 😀
A ton of detail that is added to this whole glorious graffiti art. The cock roaster is taking his thrown a the artistic city. 🙂
Love this comment! You must be a poet! ❤ Lol, I know you are! Much love, Charlie!
I love you Resa. You are the best.
P.S I’ll be working on the short poem for you okay. I got your email. I’ll work on it today and hopefully I feel something and bring the words to you. 🙂
Whatever you feel dear Charlie. I took a pic of the door I will write it on. Let me send that to you in a few minutes. It is on a major urban street in Parkdale. Everyone wants to live on Queen W. The door is at a streetcar stop, so many will see your words. Much love- Resa xo
Awesome! I will check my email. 🙂
I sent it! I’m so excited!!!! As I said in the mail, you will be the first poet in graffiti in Toronto!!! I’m so pumped!
I’m so excited and honored for my words to be in graffiti. 🙂
How bold and beautiful. Great color and feeling.
He’s a pretty boy! I espied him from the streetcar window, and got off to take his pics. Of course, there was more art just around the corner and up the street. Never got where I was going that day! Lol!
This Cock of the Walk reminds me of a crazy white house resident. But is so much more cosmopolitan. Such amazing art. How is the fairy dress coming?
LOL! Of course my Cock of the Walk doesn’t need a comb over. 😉
Fairy Gown was slowed down due to an out of town wedding last weekend.
ALSO, there is a new massive Fabricland. They moved into an old Zellers, which was taken over by Target. Target flopped in Canada.
You know how massive Targets are. There’s an acre of fabric. My friend who has a couturier boutique has a special discount card. I’m meeting her there tomorrow or Saturday. There’s a 2 day special sale and with her card she gets 50% off plus an extra 10% because she’s a senior. It will be my first time going there and my head is spinning.
I’ve got other fabrics sourced for the secondary fabrics, so I will be making my mind up this weekend. This is the hardest part, and even then things can change up to a certain point of no return. Whew! 😀
What fun! Have a great time and don’t spend too much!
At 60% off! It’s got to be a steal!!!!
Always fun at those prices. 🙂
Very cool, love the colors. our neighbor has seven chickens and a screwed up identity duck but so far no rooster. We benefit from the eggs produced but my its a noisy lot over there. 😉
Oh…. so the chickens are laying duck eggs? 😀
LOL he wishes. The ducks name is Norman! He’s a character!
This rooster definitely is a show stopper!