Th weather cast for yesterday (Easter Sunday) called for clouds and rain. After a cloudless sky in the early morning, the cloud bank and cold front could be seen over the mountains. This promised to be be good weather for making some images of murals in the Rino District. Soon after I arrived, the clouds moved in, removing harsh shadows in the alleys. The twin towers of the Dry Ice Factory caught the sun, creating a great contrast against the dark clouds.
The streets and alleys of the Rino District is home to many murals. These can change frequently as mural artists work their magic during the year. This is one mural that I had not seen before. I like the streaks of paint that slid down the wall, partially covering the yellow undercoat.
Many of the buildings are relatively new and have many interesting architectural features. The hex panels of this building hide some the stairs behind.
This image appears to be incomplete. I don’t know whether the artist will be doing more work on the portrait below. It is amazing how the few brush strokes in the alley, create an interesting and expressive face
I found an interesting doorway that was painted a matt black color. The steel-work of the gateway was partially painted in pink, to create a dramatic contrast against the black.
A short distance away is another gate or fence that includes a 3-D element of the sculpture with the mural.
In one of the alleys behind the Central Market, is one area that I have visited several times in the past. Apart from the stunning murals in this section, I like the arrangement and neat installation of the conduits in front of the murals.
A gusty wind started up, with some spots or rain, so I decided to head back the car. Along the way, I found these four barrels
Farther along, I noticed a building with peeling stucco over brickwork — a local pot shop — I soon discovered.
Finally, I had parked across the road from a mural of an airplane against this stunning blue wall.
That’s all the images for now. It never did get to rain during the day, with the weather clearing later in the afternoon. However, during the night we did get some light rain.