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We drove out to Reefton last week and while we were walking through the town I saw this mural depicting the town's coal and gold mining history on the side of one of the old buildings. Painted by Jean Davidson in 2021 it looks so lifelike, especially the horse.

Linking up with Mural Monday. 

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local alien said…
I always say these NZ murals are wonderful but this is one step further. How clever!!
26 March 2023 at 22:15
Andy said…
Lifelike was the first thing that popped into my mind. The 3D effect is awesome!
26 March 2023 at 22:17
s.c said…
Poor animals. But nice shown. Great mural.
26 March 2023 at 22:26
Miradas desde mi lente said…
Grandioso mural y muy alusivo a la industria de la zona en que se encuentra.
Feliz domingo.
26 March 2023 at 23:10
Tom said…
...I love the mural's perspective.
27 March 2023 at 00:16
Bill said…
Very nice mural! It looks like you can walk right in.
27 March 2023 at 04:01
Tigger's Mum said…
Fabulous mural and a great way to share what might have been a rare historic photo.
27 March 2023 at 08:33
Sami said…
Beautiful mural, looks like a black and white photo. Thanks for participating in Monday murals Amy.
Sami
27 March 2023 at 14:04
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
Oh Amy, I felt like I was there when I saw the enlarged photo. This was a gem!

27 March 2023 at 18:38
Fun60 said…
Good to remember the town's history with a mural.
27 March 2023 at 19:23
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