Welling Court Mural Project
Welling Court Mural Project is an outdoor gallery spread across a residential and light industrial neighborhood in Astoria, with over 140 murals covering building exteriors, garage doors, and walls throughout several interconnected blocks. The density and variety here is remarkable, giving you everything from large-scale portraits to abstract work, all within walking distance of each other. Shoot in overcast conditions when possible, since flat light eliminates harsh shadows and glare that can wash out colors on sun-facing walls. Morning on weekdays keeps foot traffic and parked cars to a minimum, making it easier to get clean compositions. A wide zoom in the 24-70mm range handles most situations, though a wider prime is useful when you are working close to a large wall with limited space to back up. The project website has a full artist map to help you plan your route before arriving. (Astoria, Queens, New York, United States)
