Wednesday, March 11, 2020

DRIVING HOME THE OTHER DAY WE CAME ACROSS A MURAL

 Two or three weeks' ago our GPS took us by, but my reactions weren't fast enough to take a photo.  
 Last Sunday we were on the same road and I remembered the mural in time to get my cell phone ready.  There were a lot of cars coming and going, and it wasn't possible to stop.  I took my photos from the passenger seat, and kept my fingers crossed.  
I looked on line but I couldn't find anything about the artist, or that of his work. It shows George Washington on the right with the Colonial Flag behind him (famously connected to Betsy Ross, who is said to have made the original - there's a story), The Capitol on his left and the Washington Monument on his right.  His home, Mount Vernon, is further along on the left. The mural was on the side of a hotel and next time we drive by I hope to get its name.

 Some great quotes by George Washington are at this website.  


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  1. Elephant's ChildMarch 11, 2020 at 12:04 AM

    Well done. I very rarely succeed in taking half way decent photos from the car.

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 3:44 PM

      Thank you EC, sometimes I'm lucky taking these photos, sometimes I'm not :)

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  2. Ginny HartzlerMarch 11, 2020 at 12:08 AM

    You did a great job with the photos, considering the circumstances! I think my favorite part is the beautiful horse! Lovely mural.

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 3:45 PM

      Thank you Ginny, I've asked hubby if we could actually pull into the hotel next time, so that we can read the artist's signature.

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  3. ValerieMarch 11, 2020 at 5:35 AM

    Hmmm! Were you trained as a photographer? Hope you can uncross your fingers now.

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 3:45 PM

      Nope but I appreciate the question Valerie, thank you :) And yep, fingers are now uncrossed, lol!

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  4. MadSnapperMarch 11, 2020 at 6:40 AM

    these are excellent, can't belive they are cell pics from a moving car. wow.. i do like it a lot.

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 3:46 PM

      Thank you Sandra, these cell phones take the most amazing photos. Who knows where their technology will be when the time comes for me to buy a new one :)

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  5. Tanya BreeseMarch 11, 2020 at 8:14 AM

    What a great mural! I love it! I find it so frustrating when I can't find info!

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 3:47 PM

      Thank you Tanya. It is very frustrating, and I am so curious I am going to stop at the hotel next time :)

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  6. gigi-hawaiiMarch 11, 2020 at 1:42 PM

    That's a very beautifully rendered mural. Some artists are so talented to paint on such a large scale.

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 3:48 PM

      It certainly is. I am very impressed with this artist and he deserves to be recognized. Thank you Gigi :)

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  7. eileeninmdMarch 11, 2020 at 2:31 PM

    Wow, what a great mural. Well done! Wishing you a great day!

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 3:48 PM

      Thank you Eileen, and a great day to you also!

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  8. ellen b.March 11, 2020 at 2:58 PM

    That's a very cool mural.

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  9. PaulineMarch 11, 2020 at 6:31 PM

    I find my phone takes better photos from a moving vehicle than my camera does. But not as good as yours! :)

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 11, 2020 at 7:55 PM

      Thank you Pauline, I appreciate that. My phone also takes better photos than my point and shoot. The colors are much more vibrant.

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  10. ChristineMarch 11, 2020 at 6:54 PM

    fabulous mural!

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  11. Linda PMarch 11, 2020 at 7:51 PM

    Well done for taking photos whilst in a moving car. There's a lot of detail in that mural. I see the star pattern of The Plough in the sky section and the horse is beautifully painted. I hope you can go back, park up and take another look.

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 12, 2020 at 12:13 PM

      Thank you Linda, always am happy to share. I hope so too :)

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  12. RoseMarch 11, 2020 at 8:38 PM

    What a great mural...so glad you got to go by it again and get pics! I love it!

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 12, 2020 at 12:13 PM

      Isn't it Rose? Happy also that you liked it so much :)

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  13. SandiMarch 12, 2020 at 6:05 AM

    Wow!

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 12, 2020 at 12:13 PM

      I think that's what I said when I saw it the first time. Thanks Sandi :)

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  14. RhodesiaMarch 12, 2020 at 9:33 AM

    Excellent photos, of course I love the horse!! Keep well Diane

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    1. DeniseinVAMarch 12, 2020 at 12:14 PM

      Thank you Diane, that horse is truly magnificent isn't he, as all live horses are :)

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  15. William KendallMarch 14, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    George looks quite serious.

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  16. Lowcarb team memberMarch 14, 2020 at 5:24 PM

    A very good find!

    All the best Jan

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