western australia

wellington weir

The promised photo of the mural at Wellington Weir, Western Australia

@JudyEv (382924)

Rockingham, Australia

February 24, 2021 7:25am CST

I have been promising you a photo of the mural on the wall of Wellington Weir in Collie. As the painting 8,000 square metres, it has been extremely difficult to put into one photo. In the end I gave up. As you can see in the collage, one half was in shade and the other half in sunlight. Based on old photographs, the colours are neutral and sepia tones. I’m sorry it’s not a better shot but it’s the best I could do. Maybe if and when we get the drone working, I’ll be able to put up a better one.

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@DaddyEvil (174899)

• United States

24 Feb 21

There's nothing wrong with the photographs you're showing here. I think you did a fine job. I will be interested in seeing how it looks using the drone to take the photos, though.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

We haven't been able to get it to work properly yet so please don't hold your breath waiting.

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@DaddyEvil (174899)

• United States

24 Feb 21

@JudyEv It always takes me a few tries with a new drone to get it to do what I want. Don't worry, you guys will get it figured out soon enough.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Feb 21

@DaddyEvil There is a magical photo of the wall taken from a drone. The guy would have been thrilled with it.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

24 Feb 21

that is amazing - it almost looks 3d!

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

I'm a bit disappointed in the photos. They're not really that clear but it is what it is.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

@DocAndersen Thanks.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

24 Feb 21

@JudyEv it looks pretty good - hard to tkae a picture of something that big, and that tall

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@rebelann (117308)

• El Paso, Texas

25 Feb 21

I like the bottom one with the cars in front of it. I have to wonder how long it took to paint that one. It's awesome

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@rebelann (117308)

• El Paso, Texas

25 Feb 21

It sure does @JudyEv

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Feb 21

Having the cars there gives you an idea of the scale of it.

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@wolfgirl569 (136194)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Feb 21

You did a good job at getting the pictures. Something that big would not be easy. They did a wonderful job on it

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

It was difficult with some of it being in shadow.

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@Marilynda1225 (91218)

• United States

24 Feb 21

Wow that mural is impressive. You did a good job on the photo.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

Thanks. It is such a big expanse and half being in shadow didn't help either.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Feb 21

They're still lovely murals.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Feb 21

@JudyEv It looks like it would be difficult.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

Thanks. It's such a wide spread. It makes it difficult.

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@ptrikha_2 (49797)

• India

25 Feb 21

Capturing such a big thing is always tough. Yet it still shows a lot. Wonderful effort ! This must be a well promoted tourist place !

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@ptrikha_2 (49797)

• India

27 Feb 21

@JudyEv Yes and I am not sure if Indian cricket players except Sachin Tendulkar would be as famous in Australia?

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Feb 21

There are only ever a few people there at a time. I was amazed at the crowds at tourist attractions in France and other places.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

24 Feb 21

Oh wow that is wonderful to look at, a beautiful job.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

25 Feb 21

@JudyEv Made a very big canvas for the artist.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Feb 21

@BelleStarr It's possibly the biggest he'll ever do.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

The cars at the bottom look tiny. It's certainly a big area.

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@moffittjc (128863)

• Gainesville, Florida

25 Feb 21

Wow, that is quite an impressive mural!

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@moffittjc (128863)

• Gainesville, Florida

1 Mar 21

@JudyEv The cars at the bottom probably look like little ants compared to that mural.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Mar 21

@moffittjc They do.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Feb 21

You forget about the size a bit until you catch sight of the cars at the bottom.

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@noni1959 (13063)

• United States

25 Feb 21

Thank you so much for sharing. Your photos are really good.

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@noni1959 (13063)

• United States

27 Feb 21

@JudyEv You have a creative side for writing and photos. I enjoy seeing your posts.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Feb 21

@noni1959 Thanks.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Feb 21

Thanks. I'm please you think so.

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@DianneN (254948)

• United States

24 Feb 21

They are still amazing to see. They look 3 dimensional.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

The bubble-type elastic bathers with a tie at the back of the neck are exactly what we used to wear as kids.

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@DianneN (254948)

• United States

25 Feb 21

@JudyEv Not the rage here when I was growing up. lol

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Feb 21

@DianneN Oh, you were much too young!!

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@Dena91 (17046)

• United States

24 Feb 21

Stunning. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

You're more than welcome.

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

24 Feb 21

Are you going to use drones for taking photos? That's exciting and I will surely wait for it. Thanks for sharing this picture. That's a really huge mural and definitely tough to take it in one shot. You did a good job there

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

Thanks. Yes, we have a drone but haven't got the hang of using it yet.

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@rhuenz (10680)

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24 Feb 21

So wide then,8k square meters is not a joke. Thanks for sharing the best shots you've done.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

Maybe another time I can get better ones. I was disappointed in these.

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@snowy22315 (209380)

• United States

25 Feb 21

Nice one for sure!

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Feb 21

I'm sure the artist is pleased with it.

@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

25 Feb 21

This is really cool! I wish I can see it in person.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Feb 21

Perhaps one day you'll get the chance.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

25 Feb 21

Well this is absolutely astounding

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Feb 21

The cars look tiny, don't they? lol

@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

25 Feb 21

@JudyEv Thank you for that and I love what you sent here. I know it must have been frustrating for you to take it.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Feb 21

I was trying to get it all in one shot but it was too difficult.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

26 Feb 21

@JudyEv I understand how some shots you cannot get in one shot. I can see it clearly and thank you so much for putting it here.

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@LindaOHio (223156)

• United States

24 Feb 21

That's an amazing mural! So detailed and lifelike.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Feb 21

It's portrayed as a series of old photos and at the top, the corners are curled over just like a photo would be.

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@LindaOHio (223156)

• United States

25 Feb 21

@JudyEv Very cool.

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@Bubba90 (1753)

• Indonesia

25 Feb 21

it's a great photo and thank's I can see the mural at Wellington Weir, Western Australia from here.

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@JudyEv (382924)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Feb 21

If you find DaddyEvil's comment, there is a really good photo there taken from a drone.