Saturday, February 21, 2015

"Hello Colin, come in the water's lovely"..



This made me laugh out loud! Spotted in the window of Wendy Binks studio in Fremantle. The painting itself is brilliant, as is all of Wendy's work, but check out the tag attached, that's hilarious! The message pertaining to the hugely unpopular introduction of 'drum lines' along Perth beaches in January this year, you probably read or heard about it, it made the news big time.The decision made by our Premier, let's call him Colin :) was thankfully short lived as the State Environmental Authority strongly advised against it. Don't even get me started on Elizabeth Quay :) Hope you have a fab weekend, take care and stay safe...



Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

29 comments:

  1. William KendallFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Thanks for the news article link- quite enlightening. A shame there's such a reaction in the first place to sharks. I don't think the premier would like this sentiment, but it is funny!

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  2. MalyssFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    Strangely , I'm hearing a "tadatadatada " music... brrr
    The painting is fabulous but would give me nightmares if I had it on my wall ! :o)
    Have a great week-end , dear Gracie (and stay safe on the shore !)

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  3. Sylvia KFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    An awesome painting indeed, but I don't think I'd want it in my apartment and certainly not my bedroom!! Thanks for the smiles and giggles as always, Grace! Hope you have a terrific, fun weekend!

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  4. RedPatFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Not my choice for my art but the caption is great, Grace!

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  5. 21 WitsFebruary 21, 2015 at 12:50 AM

    How perfect indeed. Her works is delightful too. Looks like my kind of place to roam about. Great reflection too, you really captured so much in one shot!

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  6. PollyFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    ha ha yes, I've just read the article, very good, well spotted Grace

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  7. LOLfromPasaFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:19 AM

    Colin looks (deceptively) sweet and makes me smile :).

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  8. Bas.February 21, 2015 at 1:28 AM

    dat is toch wel heel mooi gedaan.

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  9. CloudiaFebruary 21, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    Ha! Said the spider to the fly



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2015 at 2:14 AM

    I have wondered about local attitudes to what he did. I wonder no longer.

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  11. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 21, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Nice painting, nice caption, but I won't be swimming in the ocean.

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  12. cieldequimperFebruary 21, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    What a hoot! I love your second shot, I really feel like that shark is coming at me!

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  13. NormaFebruary 21, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I agree with William. It is funny!

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  14. RevrunnerFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:12 AM

    :-)

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  15. Geoff WilkinsonFebruary 21, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Well spotted Grace, it's put me off ever swimming again! Love the reflection on the top half, it makes the bottom half as if it's under water.

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  16. Bill MFebruary 21, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Neat painting. As far as sharks; people are always getting bitten by sharks here. Well, at least in some people's minds. I think maybe a dozen or so a year in the entire state. There are worse things happening on the roads all the time.

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  17. JackFebruary 21, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Funny!

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  18. RandyFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Fun painting and reflections. Have a great weekend.

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  19. DentonFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    love your beach scenes ... nice warm and welcoming ... maybe not so welcoming to Colin ... browsing back you have a great variety including shares, mermaids, and giants .. bravo

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  20. AimeecakesFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    I wouldn't dream of getting you started on Elizabeth Quay.... Super glad the shark culling got ditched

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  21. SharonFebruary 21, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    I love that painting and the same note could be attached up here in the northern hemisphere, just change the name a bit.

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  22. diane bFebruary 21, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    It is a great painting and a hilarious tag. I like it when you get on your soap box.

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  23. biebkriebelsFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Ha,ha, funny one!

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  24. La sonrisa de HiperionFebruary 21, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Que buenas texturas...

    Saludos.

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  25. Janey and Co.February 21, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Oh that is funny. I take it that Colin is not very well liked. .....but possibly would taste good ? :)

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  26. BirdmanFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Collin might be the least of your problems. Here comes PETA. Yikes!

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  27. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Super cool, I guess I prefer with the blue color, but B&W is beautiful too.
    Hope everything is fine there and you are enjoying the Weekend. Here I'm still feeling terrible due the jetlag. Oh girl, I miss the Florida Sunshine!
    Big hugs from Lux
    Leia

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  28. VPFebruary 22, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    I like a blue shark!

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  29. EG CameraGirlFebruary 22, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    Very funny! I'm beginning to think Aussie humour is a lot like Canadian humour. ;)

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