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Totara North Container Artwork...




Totara North is one of those tiny settlements in the upper north island just out of the Whangaroa Harbour. Apart from a few warehouse buildings and fishing boats it didn't take us long to drive through...however being from a small town myself discovering places like this is what I love the most.

We spotted this old redecorated shipping container down by the wharf near the water's edge. Whoever is responsible is very clever don't you think?
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Andy said…
Yes, the artist did a fine job. The shipping container certainly has been turned in to a awesome eye catcher.
22 April 2018 at 21:55
Graham Edwards said…
I remember the tiny harbour of Totara very well. The container is new though. I really am enjoying your travels! Such wonderful memories. Thank you.
22 April 2018 at 22:15
local alien said…
Kiwi imagination and ingenuity! Bright and welcoming
22 April 2018 at 23:12
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Very clever Amy.. there's a lot of detail here if you enlarge and look closer.
P.s. Thanks for the compliment, I don't feel like a grandma either, my two grandchildren call me Gigi 😀
23 April 2018 at 00:57
carol l mck said…
What a find! And great and colorful shot!

Happy Week ahead to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
23 April 2018 at 02:16
William Kendall said…
It certainly looks cheerful.
23 April 2018 at 06:19
Bill said…
That's one fine looking shipping container, the artist did a great job. I love the colours, nice find Amy.
23 April 2018 at 07:24
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Yes, very artistic and colorful. So much better than the original! We love exploring small towns too -- for the same reason... we grew up in one.
23 April 2018 at 08:04
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love it when things are re purposed and reused. Especially when it is as colorful as this.
23 April 2018 at 10:42
Sharon said…
That is a clever idea! You made a wonderful discovery!
24 April 2018 at 02:58
NatureFootstep said…
love it! Containers really need some artwork :)
24 April 2018 at 19:30
betty-NZ said…
I so enjoy visiting tiny little places, too. You found a great work of art!
25 April 2018 at 15:32
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