Sounds like a fine wine
Volucella pellucens;
great pied hoverfly.
by Scooj
Tag: Nature
1556. Mina Road (2)
Once in a while we are lucky enough in Bristol to see a large commission piece appear in a public space, the last significant one being the Jodi piece for the Florist on the corner of Park Street and Charlotte street. This beautiful commission is by Zase and can be found in Mina Road.
Were it not for visionaries who commission this work in the first place, our streets would be considerably duller than they are. In this case, the recent owner of the restaurant is also owner of several other buildings in the area and he is keen to get some of those painted up too.
This magnificent piece is a solo work by Zase as I am told that Dekor, his painting partner, has returned to his homeland (Slovakia?). A theme that Zase returns to again and again is the natural world, and this piece showcases his talent for painting birds and a natural landscape.
There is something about flamingos that street artists seem to like – maybe it is the vibrant colours or the curious body form, whatever it is there are a disproportionate number of them out there. Not that I’m complaining mind.
I like pretty much everything about this mural and of course it contains the trademark 3D moniker from the artist just to the right of the flamingo. Well worth a trip to see this one.
Aspire
A collection of street art from Aspire.
All photographs taken by Scooj
Roe deer
Two innocent fawns
break cover in the lane, sweet
and vulnerable.
by Scooj
Fledgling fodder
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A convulsing mass
of tiny caterpillars;
great peril awaits.
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by Scooj
Rose chafer
Emerald thunder
crashing through the shrubbery
sweet sound of summer.
by Scooj
1519. Stokes Croft, Full Moon (2)
Since Aspire left Bristol for London, it is always such a pleasant surprise to see a new piece by him, because it is always just so unexpected. I guess when he was here, I just took it for granted that there would be a regular supply of amazing birds from this extraordinary artist – now, every single one is treasured as a very special and rare gift.
This beautiful kingfisher is on one of the boards outside the Full Moon pub in Stokes Croft, and I think it might have been done as part of a special event held there, although, I have been away a lot recently and missed it. As always, Aspire never disappoints and the slightly blurred appearance of the bird and the background give a feel for natural movement which brings the piece alive. Still loving his trademark pixels. Stunning piece.
Swifts
Familiar screech
decorating whitened skies;
a British summer.
by Scooj
Once common
Hear cheeky chirpy
house sparrows doing their thing
red list remainers.
by Scooj
Unexpected joy
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Unusual find
beneath the garden decking;
secluded wren nest.
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by Scooj
Natural adventures 