Monday, September 12, 2016

Casco Viejo Street Art


There was life on the streets of Panama City.  And lots of wonderful, gritty art. 






I actually know a guy who looks like this!




This mural was photographed beside an ongoing photo shoot. I think they were filming a commercial. We were trapped inside the action! A real life on the streets moment.









I wonder who sits in those lonely chairs? I love that long tail.



Great cone beautification!







Do you see the man on the lower right?



Dragon's fire! I loved this one.



Technically, this one was inside a restaurant. I loved it. 


You can really feel the humanity of the people through their street art. Casco Viejo, the old town, was a crumbling wonderland. Half of it was joyously renewed. A painted and polished come back story. But I liked the unpolished side. The other half of Casco Viejo was still slowly dissolving into the past. It was a photographic playground. 

I'd love to be wandering still...


Have you ever heard of human wrangling? 


I tried it. Over at The Chorus of the Crows


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18 comments:

NCSue said...

Great street art photos - looks like a photographer's dream vacation!
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DJan said...

Amazing street art. I think I know that guy, too. :-)

Anonymous said...

Of course I love seeing all this art:) My favorite is the 4th capture! And also love the decorated cones! Being caught up in something going on - I love it -all you can do is going with the flow! Thank you for sharing with SEASONS this week! Have a joyful week:)

Ida said...

Wow the street art was wonderful and quite fascinating. Very creative too.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Fantastic street art especially the first one.

kidcandoodle said...

Love these! They're great. cheers! kid can doodle

Lady Fi said...

Lovely and colourful!

DUTA said...

It seems the best activity in this historical old town is to use a camera. The key words in this place are: colorful, cute, alive.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Interesting art there -- it's as if the street -- or the whole town -- is an art museum! Not sure I'd be comfortable sitting right in front of that street rat -- he looks too real to turn your back on -- enjoyed all of the murals and the bear in the restaurant. I wonder if you'll be a star in that commercial -- soon people may recognize you on the street!

theartofpuro said...

I love all the murals,but the elephant one in the restaurant is the best :)

carol l mckenna said...

Wonderful selection of art work ~ love the mural and all so colorful ~ lovely photos!

Wishing you a Happy Weekend ~ ^_^

Ruth said...

When I visited Casco Viejo I didn't notice the street art. I think it is a relatively recent thing. Well, looks like I need to go back.

Villrose said...

Great art to see!

Handmade in Israel said...

Such fabulous street art! My youngest son loves to look out for it when we visit the bigger cities.

Anonymous said...

Street art is the best!! The door is my favorite piece of your collection here.

Lisa @ LTTL

likeschocolate said...

Great street art!
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Tweedles -- that's me said...

love them all.. especially the crow!
love
tweedles

Pat Tillett said...

Fantastic street art! I love it when places embrace it, instead of banning and painting over it.