Over the summer a really exciting street art event (Wide Open Walls 916) came to Sacramento which painted the walls…literally. It took a seemingly benign wall or building and turned it in to something amazing. I posted previously on some great selections from the event located in downtown Sacramento. I was so impressed I decided to head to another area of town which was of focus for the event which I had not had time to visit previously – Del Paso. I was most looking forward to seeing the the rainbow colored installation directly below because I was drawn to the bright and cheerful colors. I was underwhelmed to say the least not by the art but by the building and it’s surroundings. This is a classic example of the reality of what surrounds a photo. I’m sure the artist is less than thrilled with what became of his piece. The overall environment left a little to be desired and so did the art but I thought I would share for the fun of it. I still can’t wait for the event to come back again next year…
Anyone else ever visited a location that turned out to be something other than they expected or became run down after the initial blush? 
Bulldog Travels / Photos By Jenny 
The art itself is lovely!
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I like the ambiance of Belfast Peace Walls blending with the delicate spiked fencing along the top. It sends a message. https://1drv.ms/u/s!ArNmzo7bfpfOuV5of_euwUgbuxlV
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Yes. That was impossible to ignore there wasn’t it?! Not to mention how tall and prison like the walls were to begin with.
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I am a huge fan of street art, and I like everything you’ve posted here. It’s all so bright! You know, I think the rainbow wall adds a measure of delight to what surely must have been an entirely depressing scene before. Now it’s only a little depressing, ha ha! Maybe it’s why I love street art so much: because it shows me what more could be there, in a space that I otherwise would not have noticed. I would be as eager as you to keep going to the wide open walls events. 🙂
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I may try and go and find the rest of the walls I missed but I can’t wait for them to come back next year and hit new areas. I love this event! Good to hear from you.
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I see what you mean. That’s what cropping is for, right? 🙂
I understand the pyramids at Gizeh can now only be taken from one
angle because the city of El Cairo has literally grown to the foot of the pyramids…
🙂
Thx for the post.
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Is that right?! I thought it was still quite a distance away. What a shame although not surprising.
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No, it’s practically a few hundred yards away. I’ve seen a few pictures. A shame.
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