Thursday, June 18, 2009

Ocala mural


The building is the same one that houses the Melting Pot restaurant. You will see this mural as you enter the downtown area on Silver Springs Boulevard (Highway 40) heading east.

The mural celebrates a few Ocala icons: Horses, of course; Oak trees; water birds; the downtown gazebo; and Silver Springs Park.
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20 comments:

  1. JamesJune 19, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Very cool, usually when I try to take pictures of murals there's something blocking it or I cant fit it in the picture. The palm tree goes well with it too.

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  2. KcalpeshJune 19, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Being a graphic designer, I can say that Mural is very nicely done in grayscale! Nice capture! :-)

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  3. dianasfaria.comJune 19, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    what a nice mural! I love the graphic quality. I bet it looks neat lit up at night too.

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  4. melanieJune 19, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    C'est une très belle image ! Elle respire le soleil

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  5. OlivierJune 19, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    j'aime bien les dessins sur le mur, surtout le kiosque

    I like the drawings on the wall, especially the kiosk

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  6. cieldequimperJune 19, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    Ah thanks Jacob, I love American murals! This one in black, grey and white is great!

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  7. VPJune 19, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    I like the style of this mural and I am quite happy to know something about these Ocala icons thanks to your posts and photos.

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  8. Buenos Aires PhotoblogJune 19, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Interesting. Do you know the text on that commemorative plaque in the lower right corner?

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  9. Frank de JolJune 19, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Very interesting.

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  10. Cezar and LéiaJune 19, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    ...and adorable friends with a immense heart, full of good feelings and love!
    Beautiful mural and lovely icons!People there are really nice! ;-)
    Have a nice weekend dear friends Jacob and Lois Anne!
    Be always happy okay!
    Léia

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  11. Irredento UrbanitaJune 19, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    It seems the enter of a zoo.

    Regards

    Valery

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  12. DJune 19, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Interesting! Our newly refurbished downtown area is supposed to include a mural depicting our town's history.

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  13. LowellJune 19, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    @ Buenos Aires - No, I don't know what the plaque says...I remember reading it, but I promptly forgot...the next time I'm down there, I'll try to remember to take another look.

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  14. JudyJune 19, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    That about says it all. It makes an eye catching history lesson.

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  15. Small City ScenesJune 19, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    I love a mural. Several towns out this way have murals on their buildings in their historic center or Old Town. I like it. MB

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  16. HalcyonJune 19, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    What a wonderful way to welcome visitors!

    Happy Friday!!!

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  17. ProsperoJune 19, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Nice bold mural. The lack of color adds to the charm.

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  18. Lee SpanglerJune 19, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Well this mural is certainly not the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. I am sure it fosters civic pride, and it came in at budget. I wish there were some descriptions below explaining the history or significance of the items.

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  19. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Very pretty. Love the brick.

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  20. EG CameraGirlJune 20, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    I think murals showcasing what's important to an area are a smart way to welcome visitors into a city or town.

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