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Kelly Poling Mural 3
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This is my final photo of the late Kelly Poling's Mural in Excelsior Springs, Mo. You can view the other two here and here.

This scene really makes me wonder what was actually happening. My first thought was a prisoner being delivered. The man on the left by the coach seems to be restrained or perhaps he is an undertaker. Someone is definitely garnering their attention and something is about to happen. I'm sure it has something to do with the history of Excelsior Springs. I haven't received any answers to my queries, so for now, I will just have to wonder. Again, this is my tribute to the artist Kelly Poling who died in December of 2018. Someday I hope to go to Chillicothe, Missouri where he has several murals. I will choose one of these for the current Street Photography contest, I'm just not sure which one it will be.

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::trixxie17
03/08/20 5:16 PM GMT
I too believe the rig and person on the left are connected to a funeral. He was an exceptional artist with a unique palette and eye.
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::chris_f2005
03/08/20 6:50 PM GMT
I really appreciate the posture of his creations. Its very realistic in how they carry themselves and I think it's brilliant. Thanks for sharing this series!
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::Ramad
03/08/20 7:51 PM GMT
All three are equally beautiful and they show the amazing talent of Mr. Poling, the artist.
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.Jhihmoac
03/08/20 8:46 PM GMT
In this one, it looks like the viewer (or someone in the viewer's direction) is being asked to "draw" --- and NOT with a pencil, pen, paint brush, spray can, nor digital pen - either!

Nice collection of mural views, Cap'n... Faved
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::casechaser
03/08/20 9:40 PM GMT
An excellent artist. I followed all of your links and especially enjoyed the one allowing the viewing of his other works.

His daughter, by the way, is on Facebook with his art.
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::tigger3
03/08/20 10:37 PM GMT
All three are exceptional. I see an undertaker waiting to do a pickup, after the deed is done, by the sheriff who has his gun ready.
I hope you can make the trip so you can share more.
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::Dunstickin
03/09/20 9:21 AM GMT
A very interesting trio series...That guy has/had a passion for this kind of treatment to his work!..

My choice would be the first post, if you decide!...
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::koca
03/09/20 11:50 AM GMT
I admire the artists, I love your shots of these beautiful murals. Thanks a lot for sharing, Tick.
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::corngrowth
03/09/20 11:56 AM GMT
---This scene really makes me wonder what was actually happening---

Owd Fella Tick (OFT), me too.
The attractiveness of these kind of murals is that it stimulates our brain in interpreting the possibilities what had happened here.
Whether this one will be your entry for the Street Photography contest or one of the two other murals, any choice will be good, because all of the three meets the contest topic perfectly.
Wish you Good Luck with the one you'll chose.

PS: I've S+F'ved this one too. Thanks, 👍 !
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.icedancer
03/13/20 3:57 PM GMT
Loving this series of these fabulous painting, the sheriff seems focused on someone beyond the painting
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