Urban Exploration March 2020

Downward Dog Mural I see this mural outside a yoga studio all the time. I couldn't find any information except on another blog. It's been there at least since 2012. And it has been replaced - stay tuned ! White Lightning White Lightning

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Retired Graffiti

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Shalak Attack

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Graffiti "Stay true to yourself and you will attract the greates t things the world has to offer". This is probably the best graffiti I have found in a long time !

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Justin Pape Artwork

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