Monday, March 8, 2010

Blue Monday, Midweek Blues, My World Tuesday Crystal Cove Tunnel (Art)

 

  

 
 
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Art work (graffiti) found inside of a beach tunnel at Crystal Cove, California USA
Most of the tunnel is lined with colorful paintings.
It's a fun walk through!
There was a lot of rainwater last Friday when we went through...
we tip toed through the puddles!

 

 
 

33 comments:

SmilingSally said...

What a good idea to cheer up a dark tunnel. Happy Blue Monday.

♥ Kathy said...

I'm actually a fan of some graffiti and these are neat.. Happy Blue Monday :)

Carver said...

I love the tunnel art. It's so vivid and appealing.

Sistertex said...

Oh cool, what a colorful tunnel. True beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Thanks for sharing!

Sylvia K said...

That is so cool!! I love all the colorful paintings! Just delightful! Thanks for taking these, Carolyn! What fun! Wishing you a great week!

Sylvia

Jim said...

Interesting tunnel.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Anonymous said...

how pretty, i would love to see more of those in public places.

Joe Todd said...

Fun post and great colors.. We finally got the sun you sent this way..Thanks

Unknown said...

Oh, what a find! This is FUN graffiti!

LV said...

You have a really cool post for today. I liked it very much.

ellen b said...

This art is great instead of other stuff that could be on the tunnel walls! Boy you've been having more rain then us in the PNW! :0)

Johnny Nutcase said...

nice! That tunnel shot is pretty cool! And that octopus is pretty cute! :)

Luna said...

Top tunnel art and - images!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Carolyn: Those are neat art works.

Beansieleigh said...

Wow.. This tunnel looks like fun to walk through! I remember doing similar such works of art in our own school hallways, when I was a kid! It looked great, and it was something we all were proud of!.. Love the butterfly! Happy Blue Monday! ~tina

SandyCarlson said...

That looks like a wonderful walk through! Beautiful stuff.

Dorothy said...

How neat!! We found some colorful graffiti that looked like modern art under an overpass when we were on vacation. FUN!

Beth said...

Carolyn, the art is fantastic. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for visiting me.
God's blessings to you - Beth

Tes said...

An unexpected exhibit! So colorful, and vibrant. Lovely capture, Carolyn!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Carolyn -- those pictures are great and so different. I love the tunnel shot as well. Thanks for sharing your walk through it with us.

Jenn said...

That's an interesting tunnel which I would love to see in person. Thanks for the walk through.

dianasfaria.com said...

so colorful, I love the butterfly. It's nice that someone cared to brighten the tunnel with lovely artwork.

Ebie said...

I enjoyed the tunnel art too, we were there last year. Love the macros!

Randi said...

I love the tunnel art - the colours are stunning!

elvira pajarola said...

So creativ to paint places where used to be dark and grey!!!
This Paintings are so colourful and full of life...Great shots, Carolyn!
Thanks so much for your visit in Tuscany!!
have a beautiful week!
ciao ciao elvira

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Very interesting blues !
Blessings,
~Myrna

NatureFootstep said...

such a nice tunnel. Makes it fun to pass.:)

Victoria Tsavdaridou said...

Interesting!!!!

maryt/theteach said...

I love to see real artsy graffiti, Carolyn! This is great! Thanks for visiting me at my MY WORLD post! :)

Unknown said...

Lovely tunnel art!

Suburban Girl said...

I do think it looks more like art than graffiti. I like it. Makes for a fun underground walk.

Christie, Describe Happy said...

That octapus is so darn cute! Great shots of creative work!

Dianne said...

I love the butterfly
your long shot of the tunnel is great