We enjoy watching the children playing in the waterfalls at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte.
This photo was taken at 300 South Church Street. Following is a previously posted photo of the waterfalls.
chimes at Romare Bearden Park
Playing the chimes at Romare Bearden Park is not only enjoyed by the young but also the young at heart. I’ll admit I play them regularly (smile) … recently I heard a guide explain that the park, flowers, fountains, and rocks were laid out following the pattern of a collage which was one of Romare Bearden styles.
This photo was taken at 300 South Church Street. Following is a Wikipedia article about Romare Bearden who the park was name after.
running and jumping
I was pleased to have this photo opportunity … a young girl running and jumping on the Green in Uptown Charlotte .. glad my camera has a high speed shutter. Notice the fish sculptures in the background.
This photo was taken at 435 South Tryon Street. Following is a link to the Wikipedia article about The Green.
Construction near Romare Bearden Park
Today’s photo shows construction near Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte. The cranes in the background are the same shown yesterday from a different perspective.
This photo was taken at 300 South Church Street. The following link shows another view of the Charlotte Skyline.
fish sculptures and fountains
Our Saturday morning rituals include taking coffee to the Green (a park in front of our condo) and enjoying the activity. We always sit on a bench next to the fish sculptures and fountains. The reason is because they come with built in entertainment. Watching the children play is a joy and this Saturday there was a wedding at Saint Peters Catholic Church next to the fountains. In the background of this photo you can see one of those attending in a very colorful dress.
This photo was taken at 435 South Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. Following is a link to a Wikipedia article about the Green.
4th Ward Park
Plants in the 4th Ward Park a few blocks from the urban center of Uptown Charlotte
b-cycle green guy
A b-cycle green guy shuttling bicycles between stations in Uptown Charlotte. There website says “Charlotte b-cycle is one of the largest urban bike sharing systems in the Southeast. With 200 blue bikes and 24 stations strategically placed throughout Uptown and surrounding neighborhoods”. The way it works is that with a membership you can select a bike, ride for 30 minutes, check it in, and repeat. The stations are no more than 30 minutes apart so you can ride throughout Uptown Charlotte.
This photo was taken at The Green near where we live.
relaxing in Romare Bearden Park
Along with many others we enjoyed relaxing in Romare Bearden Park last weekend.
4th ward park has a quiet place to read
This photo shows that the 4th Ward Park has a quiet place to read complete with a water fountain and shade (smile).
Charlotte skyline
Living in uptown presents a photographic challenge … Often the Charlotte skyline is lit in bright sunlight while the location I’m taking the photo from is in shadow from a different building. For example this photo was taken from Romare Bearden Park which is surrounded by several tall apartment buildings. The lighting contrast is an enjoyable challenge.
Bearden park is an active park with many events. As a result the park it’s own twitter account, website, and wikipedia article.
rail trail vision
I have a suggestion for the Rail Trail Vision. This is a really nice green space with a great view of the Charlotte skyline. However no one can get to the space because it is inside a looping exit from the interstate. How about building a pedestrian overpass to the green space (smile).
Actually the rail trail vision has plans for a three mile park connecting green spaces along the light rail tracks in the Southend.
This photo was taken at the intersection of South College Street and Morehead Street.
4th Ward Park
This is the 4th Ward Park as seen on an evening stroll in Uptown Charlotte. We enjoyed the walk and a good meal at Al Mike’s Tavern which is next to the 4th Ward.
This photo was taken near the intersection of West 7th Street and North Pine Street. Also, following is a link to the Al Mike Tavern website which is officially Alexander Michael’s Restaurant and Tavern.
tree on greenway
I very much enjoy this scene, a tree on greenway (smile) … we enjoy the walk from Uptown along the greenway to Freedom park. The official name of the greenway is Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
The photo was taken near Freedom Park in historic Dilworth
waterfalls at Romare Bearden Park
On an evening stroll I took this photo of the waterfalls at Romare Bearden Park. The lights are a nice touch.
The photo was taken at 300 S Church Street.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
We are very pleased to live near the Little Sugar Creek Greenway which offers a wonderful seven mile walk from uptown to Freedom Park. Three and half miles each way. We enjoy the walk, stop to eat lunch at Bad Daddys Burger Bar, sometimes enjoy coffee at the Starbucks on East Boulevard, and then enjoy the walk back. Actually we have found that we can add to the walk by returning along the Rail Trail in Southend. Here is a map showing our walk on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Freedom Park, East Boulevard, and the Rail Trail.
The photo was taken at roughly 600 S. King. Here is a link an article for the Little Sugar Creek Greenway: Wikipedia
center of the known world
Welcome to Charlotte Daily photo … today’s photo is of a sign post stating that Charlotte NC is the Center of the Known World! The sign post is in The Green a pocket park in Uptown Charlotte … actually Connie and I live in the Ratcliffe Condo’s overlooking The Green so I like to joke that our address is Center of the Known World, Unit 707, Charlotte NC (smile).
Before moving to Charlotte we published Greenville Daily Photo and shared a photo daily since 2006. Over 3,000 photos and still going strong thanks to friends and contributors who want to keep the site active.
In similar fashion we plan to share one photo a day about Charlotte. We live, play, and work in Uptown which offers many photo opportunities.
Please enjoy, tell your friends, and visit often.
Thank you
Denton and Connie Harryman
PS: This photo was taken on The Green at 435 S Tryon Street.
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