You may recall two past posts (this one and that one) about attending this year’s Opening Day festivities in the city. As I walked many miles, certain sights reminded me of Resa – a Canadian photographer who uses her blog to share the graffiti art and murals she finds in cities. (If you visit her blog, tell her I sent you.)
Granted, on this day I wasn’t prowling Cincinnati’s city center looking for outdoor murals, but because I thought of Resa each time I stumbled across a mural, I knew a post was in the making. Enjoy some of the murals I captured on this day. Which is your favorite?
A Frank Angle 
My favorite is the little slugger in Cinci, Ohio.
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PS Along Walnut Street and Freedom Way just east of the Underground Railroad Museum
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Georgette,
Thanks for the tip because I don’t believe I know this one. Through a Google Images search I think I found the one you mentioned, but it doesn’t look familiar to me … so I better check it out!
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These are wonderful. So colorful. Hard to choose a favorite, but I do love the one of the hands. Like the symmetry of it.
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Carrie,
Definitely a lot of color in these … and bright, too!
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The rooster is HOT! Great murals!
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Sherrie,
Welcome first-time commenter … and cheers to the one who inspired this post.
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Oh Frank! You’ve made my day. Your pics are fabulous, and the thought that I make anyone think about outdoor art and murals sends me to heaven! I can’t choose between the girl shapes and the rooster. 🙂 OMG! This is fantastic! xoxoxo 😎
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Resa,
Glad you saw these because you sparked this post. I know downtown has others, but I didn’t see them on this day because the trip was for a different purpose. Thanks for the inspiration.
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I like them all, Frank, but the one with the snail checking out the banquet with the flying pigs is rather whimsical or whoever painted it was kite high. They’re all intriguing.
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Lame,
Flying pigs are well noted in Cincinnati … it is the name of the upcoming marathon …. there are statues of them at an entrance to a riverfront park (which created quite a stir when they appeared).
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I liked them all, but my favorite was the birds in flight. The hands were a close second. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Patti,
I recall the hands mural was the first that I noticed that sparked the idea … and the birds one was very cool!
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Love the cockerel … such colours and so well done…
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Bulldog,
He definitely is quite colorful and proud!
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I love them all, but I like the pheasants. Really beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Frank.
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Cathy,
I probably looked at that one the most.
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Nice murals. I really like the one with all of the hands.
High Five! 🙂
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RoSy,
High Five to you as well … but I think the artist left that one out. 😉
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the pink women
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Errin,
To me, that one has a jazz club feel … although a club wasn’t on the other side of the wall.
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ah. that must be why i like it & because it’s pink.
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Now you know! … and glad I helped you figure it out.
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i am so glad. i wish that was your job & someone could hire you for that. i could use someone full time!
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Now that’s funny! 😀
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but i was serious
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Well now … now that’s an offer that will be tough to refuse.
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i fear it’s very expensive
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After all … I have to eat!
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lol i am a good chef
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Oh my … food is now into the equation!
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lol.. the math works out better on the food than the pay.
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These are awesome Frank, I like them all really but the birds in flight I think is my favorite.
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Val,
Good choice is it gave me a very calming feeling.
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I’m already familiar with Resa’s brilliant blog! They are all amazing, Frank, especially the birds!
Happy Tuesday, my friend and Happy Earth Day! 🙂
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Marina,
Happy Earth Day to you …. and glad you enjoyed a few murals I stumbled across on this day. Cheers to Resa!
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🙂
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Though I’m not a fan of ‘Opening Day’, or really anything to do with baseball, I am a fan of murals. I think they help to define a city and brands it with a sense of uniqueness. Sort of in the same way as mom and pop restaurants and locally owned book stores and coffee shops. And, I really enjoyed checking out theses murals!
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Alex,
I’m sure there are more murals in city center, but I didn’t cross their path on this day. Perhaps I should return to capture a few more. Glad you enjoyed these!
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They are amazing dear Frank, my favorite one is flying birds 🙂 fascinated me. Thank you, love, nia
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Nia,
Glad you enjoyed some of the murals in my city. The flying birds mural was quite impressive!
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Murals on the sides of buildings are just lovely, the artists that paint them are very talented. I like the one with the trees the best.
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Catherine,
Good choice as it is very peaceful.
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Mathair and I are definitely leaning towards the rooster mural, though all of them are gorgeous. We love that kind of edgy street art. Great post.
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Inion,
I’m happy with the rooster pic … and the entire mural was a lot of fun.
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Your city plays host to some amazing murals Frank. I am always intrigued by the painting process of such big works and in awe of the perspective and proportion/s that the artist must employ. I love to see nature depicted in the city and love the birds [though I don’t recognise the type] and the tree scene caught my eye. They are all quite stunning in their own ways though and it just comes down to which arty stream one leans towards the most I guess.
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Pauline,
Responses on this post has caused me to wonder about others in city center … thus I may have to go for a long walk searching for others. Glad you enjoyed them!
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I look forward to seeing what else you find!
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🙂
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Now how in the world could I pick a favorite? Impossible!
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Suzanne,
I know what you mean because each is different, thus provides it’s own type of beauty.
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Exactly….sending their individual mood…
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They’re wonderful, Frank. If forced to give a favorite, lol, I’ll say the birds. But it’s really hard to say for sure. They are just fantastic!
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Debra,
I imagine your beloved LA has wonderful murals …. so I’m planting the seed for you to gather a collection for future posts.
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Yes indeed! I have been taking photos for quite a while, but just haven’t factored them into any specific posts yet. I have quite a backlog of post content! LOL!
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A backlog of posts are a good thing, especially when they aren’t time sensitive.
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Very nice murals. I’m sure they add a lot to the city life.
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Shimon,
Each is different and the each location is unique .. but they added another layer of interest to my day.
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The birds in flight are just amazing. I’d love to watch an artist work on something like this. Such a large scale. Beautiful find. Thanks for sharing
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Mouse,
I must say that one stuck me in a special way. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Do I see a vineyard wall mural? If so that’s my FAV for obvious reasons 🙂
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Ernest,
Good catch … and a fitting choice!
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Those birds are my favourite. 🙂
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Sylvia,
It’s impressive!
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Amazing art …. my favorite is the one with all the hand!!! Just FAB! Thanks for sharing.
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Viveka,
Thanks for strolling around my city … and there will be more to come.
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Really amazing art – glad there is more to come. *smile
I really like street art when its properly done.
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