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 This unusual sculpture of a Whale is something I saw down an alleyway in Paihia recently.  All I can think of is that it's something to do with the historical whaling history of this region, but on the wall behind it there are signs for a Swordfish Club so maybe that has something to do with it. 

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Billy Blue Eyes said…
I was going to say there was a fish & chip shop nearby
23 February 2021 at 10:09
Bill said…
Nice find, I like it. I wonder how many people know its location, I think it would be easy to miss.
23 February 2021 at 10:26
gz said…
Is the bike a sign for the bike shop?
23 February 2021 at 11:12
William Kendall said…
Whichever it is, I like it.
23 February 2021 at 14:14
Tigger's Mum said…
The whale looks designed for kids to play on and to that end seems to be in a slightly grim and out of the way place.
23 February 2021 at 19:19
Iris Flavia said…
Either way, it´s pretty "cool"!
23 February 2021 at 20:57
NatureFootstep said…
there was probably no swordfish sculpture awailable :)
23 February 2021 at 21:42
Tom said…
...that would be something common in Lahaina, Maui, the old whaling village. Thanks Amy for sharing, thake care and stay well.
24 February 2021 at 02:45
Jackie McGuinness said…
Very cool. It appears the Swordfish is a bar with a great view.
24 February 2021 at 03:34
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Well that was an unusual discovery Amy 🐋
24 February 2021 at 04:48
Fun60 said…
What a shame it is in an alleyway.
24 February 2021 at 05:31
NCSue said…
Hmmm. I'd expect a swordfish rather than a whale at the Swordfish!
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/02/more-from-last-weeks-peek-at-cedar-creek.html
24 February 2021 at 07:18
Photo Cache said…
I like sculptures all over cities.

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24 February 2021 at 11:22
Pisi Prkl said…
It looks nice. Should be some place else, more visible place. Nice find.
24 February 2021 at 15:02
Veronica Lee said…
Such a shame that a sculpture as neat as this is placed in some nondescript location!

Glad you spotted it and now we all get to see it, Amy!
24 February 2021 at 18:22
betty-NZ said…
How interesting! It's hard to know why it's there but it's fun to guess! My guess it that it's lost :)

Your link is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!
26 February 2021 at 19:12
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