A delightful mural in Collie, Western Australia
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325384)
Rockingham, Australia
February 22, 2021 8:15am CST
We’ve been to Collie, Western Australia, today, checking out some murals. The painting on the face of Wellington Weir is said to be the biggest in the southern hemisphere but I’ll share photos of that later. For the moment, here is a mural tucked in an alcove on one of Collie’s main streets.
You might notice the word ‘Red’ on the browband of the horse’s bridle. That was the name given to a recalcitrant pit pony whose antics resulted in a strike within the mining community. I’ll write more about that too another day.
For the moment, isn’t this a great mural? There is a little dog looking on; the expression on the little girl on the left is just delightful; on the right, a boy is lifting another child so that she can pat the horse while another is enjoying sitting on the horse’s back.
We’ve just enjoyed an evening of board games and now it’s time for bed. I might have time to post another discussion tomorrow. I hope you’ve all had a good day.
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@snowy22315 (169643)
• United States
22 Feb 21
That is a neat mural for sure. Some of them are soo good.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
22 Feb 21
It is a very nice mural, Judy. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Don't neglect your guests for us, though... 
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
23 Feb 21
@JudyEv I was sure you wouldn't. 
Oh, I was talking with sishy7 today. She asked me to pass on a message for her. She says she's sending virtual hugs and good wishes for all her friends on myLot. I thought you'd like to know.
Oh, I was talking with sishy7 today. She asked me to pass on a message for her. She says she's sending virtual hugs and good wishes for all her friends on myLot. I thought you'd like to know.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325384)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb 21
@DaddyEvil Thanks for the message. That's lovely to get a message from her.
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@wolfgirl569 (94806)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Feb 21
I love that one. And a very true pic as those horses are truly very gentle and patient giants.
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@wolfgirl569 (94806)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Feb 21
@JudyEv They did a great job making it look real.
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@arunima25 (85265)
• Bangalore, India
22 Feb 21
That's definitely a neat work and you will happy to look at it. So it's really delightful. Love the expressions.
Love the expressions.2 people like this
@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
22 Feb 21
that is just amazing. It really makes the space come alive!
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
23 Feb 21
@JudyEv that i what makes it so cool, it is art you find, not art that finds you!
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Feb 21
That is a very beautiful mural Judy. Almost looks very life-like. You sure do have a lot of great artwork in Australia, that's for sure!
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@moffittjc (118365)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Feb 21
@JudyEv I’m surprised it would be hard to miss, but you did say it was tucked in between some buildings.
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
22 Feb 21
That's a great mural ... a very talented artist.
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@RebeccasFarm (86520)
• United States
25 Feb 21
Aw it is sweet Judy and so much talent there in Aussie land
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@JudyEv (325384)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Feb 21
It's nice that these artists can get to display their talent and bring us so much pleasure.
@RasmaSandra (73241)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Feb 21
That is a very wonderful mural it is so realistic Have a restful night,
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