A personally "Thank You" to everyone who has viewed or commented on this series and cultural treasures. To walk the Mission District is to enjoy a visual feast of mural art. These photos show just a fraction of the almost 600 murals throughout San Francisco. Both Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley are known for their stunning and thought-provoking images. But there's barely a block in the Mission that doesn't pop with displays adorning walls. San Francisco and Mission murals have a rich heritage, with muralists Diego Rivera and Los Tres Grandes emblematic of this form. Artists began painting in Balmy Alley in the 1970s, reflecting social, political and community concerns. The Clarion Alley Project (CAMP) came later, with multi-themed murals created along the Clarion corridor. ***I will be disabling the comments after this post as my work here at rendo seems to have dropped in recent months with views and comments except for a few who I am indebted for their continued support. You know who you are. I will personally thank you via site-mail in the days to follow. If you wish to comment please site mail with critiques or just a hello.***