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An underwater world








 I spotted these murals behind a gated area in Kawakawa last year, all I could see was an underwater world full of sea creatures and oceans, I have tried to find out who the artist is or what it was about but sadly there is nothing.  The area looks like it was once used for a specific purpose but what that was I have no idea...

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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William Kendall said…
These are beautiful.
22 February 2021 at 10:17
Tom said…
...just what I'd expect to see in Maui!
22 February 2021 at 11:21
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
This is amazing, even if you have no idea how or why it is there. Such a beautiful undersea beauty. I love how it continues along the wall.
22 February 2021 at 12:05
Iris Flavia said…
Beautiful! Sad it seems to be abandoned. Great find.
22 February 2021 at 18:46
Tigger's Mum said…
How do you find so many murals? All we seem to have is graffiti, but that does give me an idea to blog some of our graffitied trains when lockdown ends and we can use them again.
22 February 2021 at 21:46
gz said…
Love the patterns of the gates
22 February 2021 at 23:11
Sami said…
Very nice murals Amy, what a pity the area looks a bit abandoned.
Thanks for contributing to Monday Murals.
23 February 2021 at 01:22
Pisi Prkl said…
I´m holding my breath. And wearing my diving watch. ;)
23 February 2021 at 03:06
Sharon said…
Those beautiful murals have survived. Nice!
23 February 2021 at 03:19
local alien said…
NZ has some wonderful mural artists. Known and unknown
23 February 2021 at 04:45
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Those are nice murals. It is frustrating when you can't find the info out like you want.
23 February 2021 at 05:27
carol l mck said…
Beautiful mural and great photos ~ so inviting with blue colors ^_^

Living moment by moment,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
23 February 2021 at 06:19
Bill said…
The murals are beautiful and it's great that you came across them.
23 February 2021 at 06:47
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