“DSC_6955-04/13/2012” Panama City has a pretty good reputation for being a welcoming touristy town. As such, and unlike other metropolitan areas, graffiti on public places is actually a challenge to find. That is, unless you happen to travel by the train tracks adjacent to the Panama City Mall. The trains typically bring supplies mostly for the paper mill and can often be seen loaded with wood chips. As the multitudes of rail cars are not the property of the city they can be in various states of appearance. I grew up in the D.C. area so it’s a very heartwarming feeling I get to see some of this “urban art” make its way into our area. The recently completed water tower in the background provides a nice contrast between a commissioned mural and a “guerrilla” art form. Location: Panama City, FL © 2012 Jerry D. Elmore

“DSC_6955-04/13/2012”

Panama City has a pretty good reputation for being a welcoming touristy town.

As such, and unlike other metropolitan areas, graffiti on public places is actually a challenge to find. That is, unless you happen to travel by the train tracks adjacent to the Panama City Mall.

The trains typically bring supplies mostly for the paper mill and can often be seen loaded with wood chips.

As the multitudes of rail cars are not the property of the city they can be in various states of appearance. I grew up in the D.C. area so it’s a very heartwarming feeling I get to see some of this “urban art” make its way into our area.

The recently completed water tower in the background provides a nice contrast between a commissioned mural and a “guerrilla” art form.

Location: Panama City, FL

© 2012 Jerry D. Elmore

Apr. 13 2012
#nprcities #graffiti #photography #trains #water towers #prose
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    Good ole PC.
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    This is my home-city. Yep. I do enjoy checking out the graffiti at railroad crossings, though. :)
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    THERE ARE TRAINS AND PEOPLE WHO LISTEN TO NPR IN PANAMA CITY?!Seriously,...thought...
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    don’t remember there being paint on...water tower. Then again I haven’t been home in 4...
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    hometown bump by NPR.
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    Home!!!!!!!
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    Thanks for the shout-out! I’m one step closer to meeting Renee Montagne. #swooOOoon.
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