Well this image is definitely out of Africa as it was taken in the backstreets of Cork City on a wet friday afternoon.
How could one not be drawn to this bright, but fallen, scene and the creative use of the old picture frames to create a mock window. For me there is so much in this picture and yet I dare say many will just see a neglected, abandoned store front.

Let me know your thoughts and enjoy your day.
MM π
On the right there is a inscription in Russian that in a free translations sounds like: I wish you to have a good mood during the whole day…
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Tofan, good spot and I find it very interesting – I assume these are the words above the smiley face one can see? Thanks for the feedback, you have certainly added to the image for me anyway. A good demonstration of how more multi-cultural Ireland has become compared to just 10 or 15 years ago. MM π
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Wow! Such brilliant color! And uniqueness!
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Thank you Dawnasong, kind of stands out doesn’t it. Glad you liked it too. π
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I looked at the image before I read the writing and totally missed the frame for the colors, the graffiti, the signage, and the red door! Nice shot!
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Cheers LB, for me it all works together tether nicely. π
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These are the the types of things I am drawn to photograph.. this is awesome and I would have stopped as well.
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I can totally understand your stopping in your tracks! Stunning!
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Reality check happening here. I have issues with graffiti, and believed until now it was only a US behavior. Your photo is striking and beautiful; and add to that, informative.
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I too have issues with graffiti, but here in an area set up for the artwork and not just deranged tagging I can appreciate it. On buses, people’s houses, businesses, trains etc…..I am with you…MM π
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It’s beautiful, MM – even the fire hydrant is just the right splash of yellow.
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I was too busy looking at the parking sign that the hydrant sign never jumped out at me – as it blends in so well. Thanks for the comments and hope the week is going well, MM π
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… that you took a moment to look beyond the “cover” is refreshing.
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Thanks for the comment Henrietta, good to get the feedback. π
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Very clever window idea!
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Isn’t it just π
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