Obey this poster

02 Friday May 2014

Posted by Ricky Leong in art, fun, photography, photowalking, Portland, random, Travel, urban

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A treatise on poster design, purchasing and enjoyment. Spotted in Portland, Oregon, a few weekends ago.

Story of a neighbourhood …

29 Tuesday Apr 2014

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… told in a series of murals. Spotted in the Belmont area of Portland.

Creating new realities

27 Sunday Apr 2014

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Sure, comic/fantasy/sci-fi conventions are often about star attractions and awesome costumes … but there’s much more.
Here’s a nod to the dozens of artists who toil on site and sell their creations, including Doug Nhung, seen sketching in this photo captured at the 2014 Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo on Sunday.

Impromptu snake

24 Thursday Apr 2014

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Someone looked at the wavy patterns on the side of a building in Portland, Oregon, and figured two goggly eyes can magically transform it into a snake-like creature. Works for me!

Sun and moon

22 Tuesday Apr 2014

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Spotted in northwest Portland over the Easter weekend.

Etched

07 Monday Apr 2014

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Spotted in Tomkins Park, Calgary.

Game of shadows

28 Friday Mar 2014

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One of the exhibits at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Another cheesy post

23 Sunday Mar 2014

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Add this to the many other “I Heart Cheese” sightings in Montreal! Spotted a few months ago.

Synthetic flower

13 Thursday Mar 2014

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Spotted through a storefront window in Calgary last month.

Talking fish

04 Tuesday Mar 2014

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Recently spotted this … eclectic door on rue Rachel in Montreal, not too far from Jeanne-Mance Park.