A couple of weeks ago my friend Chris and I took a trip to the 12 Apostles to see the new viewing platform. I’ve posted about that already. We had planned to do more along the coast, but the wind was so strong that day that we decided to head inland instead.
Chris had watched a show about a small town just north of Colac called Cressy, and she wanted to know if I would be interested in going there. It wasn’t going to add that much more time on our trip, so I didn’t see an issue with it. We put Cressy into Google Maps and off we went.
This is what she wanted to see.
It seems these days that if it is no longer used, you should put a painting on it. Can you tell I’m not really a big fan? There are so many of them these days that I don’t go looking for them. I do wonder how they are going to keep them looking good. They are painted on rough surfaces, and how long will they last? There is a town in Tasmania that has murals everywhere, but they employ someone to maintain them and keep them looking great.
There is a lot of other stuff in the town, so that was good.
Like many country towns, there are lots of abandoned buildings. You can’t get inside them, but from the outside you can see how interesting they are. Some are amazing because you know they are quite old. Though I should point out that Victoria has only been inhabited by European settlers since the 1830s, so still very new in terms of other countries.
It was getting later in the day and the sun was out in full force for most of our time there. You will be able to see in the photos how we struggled with that.
Besides the painted water tower, I’m not disappointed we went, and here are more photos from the day.
I did have my infrared camera with me as well, and tomorrow, for Silent Sunday, I’m going to show you those. I thought I had taken the same images with both, but there are a few that are very different.
Towns like that are so cool! We went to Kalgardie in Western Australia and it was such an interesting stop. Almost like a little time capsule. I may have spelt it wrong.
I think so too Bernie. I haven’t heard of that place, but I know what you mean. We have heaps of places like that up where my mum lives. Thank you.
But it is amazing g what can be done with sprayed paint. I was watching an artist at work the other day.
It is and to paint that big. I just wish they didn’t do so many.
That definitely looks worth a detour! Unlike you I rather like the painted water tower, but I agree that some of the buildings make for more interesting images.
I wouldn’t have an issue with the old painted tower or silos, but OMG it is becoming a thing everywhere. If you are looking to capture the towns as they were, forget it. It was definitely worth going to see though. Thank you Sarah.
I’m with you and the painting murals on structures, silos etc. The old deserted buildings were of more interest
Exactly Brian. I know they did them to draw people to the country, but you have to wonder do people go for that or to see the country in the areas. Thank you Brian.
There are lots of fans of silo art. There’s lots of FB sites
Very true.
What a cute little town!
It is Beth.
Very interesting, so those are water towers painted? Locally there are a couple farm silo’s (for feed) that have gorgeous huge murals on them. A couple have sheds on the very top as well – look similar to these!
Most of the painted things here are also silos. Usually ones not used anymore. Thank you Pamela.
A lot of our water towers out here have some mural/painting on them… I understand your distaste, but at least it’s not graffiti.
I don’t know that I think it is better, I would prefer them as they were, but apparently that is me. Thank you Matt.
The good things is that your photos capture the um-weathered, fresh look. So after it is gone you may have an heirloom photo. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Jeff.It is interesting that idea, I have quite a few photos of things that are no longer here, which is nice.
I guess when the silos get shabby, someone will pop another image on top. Certainly that’s how it seems to work in British town street art.
Who knows, will they have the money to do that will be the question. Like I said there is a town in Tasmania that does that, but I’m not sure about all these silos and water towers.
some interesting old buildings, but I would want to get inside!
That would be great if we could. Thank you Sue.
indeed!
I enjoyed these pictures Leanne. It reminded me of the countryside in our Yolo and Sutter counties.
That’s good to hear Anne, thank you .