Adventures in Graf 3 w/Sherrie

The Queen W. alleys were icy sub-zero wind tunnels.

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Nonetheless, in our brief  visit we found a frosty”Mayor Ford”…

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…and a “Frosty as “Mayor Ford”

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There was a lot of color…

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….and STICKER ART

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Pics taken by Resa, on November 12, 2013

Toronto, Canada

Bird Park

 

Officially titled  “Doors and Birds of the World”

261 Hugo Street – Winnipeg

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

The pics are up high, and taken on a very cold day with numb fingers.

Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen
Artist(s): Michel Saint Hilaire, Mandy van Leeuwen

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Shots taken by Resa, on October 11,, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

♥ Riders

In Winnipeg

One of my very early attempts at capturing a mural.

Artist: Annie Bergen
Artist: Annie Bergen

1156 Main Street (side of Building)

Artist: Annie Bergen
Artist: Annie Bergen

The prairie sun is a killer. If it wasn’t for a few wispy clouds, I would have called it “blind” and gone home. No wonder Sherrie was so insistent on just the right sunglasses.

Artist: Annie Bergen
Artist: Annie Bergen

Done in 2004, I believe the Artist, Annie Bergen was still in Art School.

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Shots taken by Resa, on October 06, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Welcome to the Jungle

1333 Portage Avenue

Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Official title: “Rain Forests of South America” 

Pet Traders commissioned it in 2003.

Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

The brutal climate of Winnipeg has taken its toll on this stunning work of art.

Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson
Artist(s): Mandy van Leeuwen, Jennifer Johnson

Hopefully, this most awesome piece of art will be restored! As flaked as it was, it was a joy to behold!

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Shots taken by Resa, on October 09, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

100 Years Ago

“The Way We Were ” is the official title of this sepia toned mural. It’s so very gorgeous! It’s at 4972 Dundas Street W.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

It depicts life in this area circa 1912.

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

So many sweet aspects

Artist: John Kuna
Artist: John Kuna

I did a Post of the horses and wagon 6 weeks ago, and I’m finally getting the rest of this wonderful mural out!

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Pics shot by Resa, on April 28, 2013

Toronto, Ontario, Canada