Southend

busy busy busy

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Denton Harryman

photo taken by Denton Harryman and shared on Flickr as creative commons (CC0)

The Southend, of Charlotte, is a combination of busy and empty scenes. Unfortunately some businesses have not made it. However, as today’s photo shows there are busy scenes as well. Lots of potential for increased business and increased spread of the virus.

You can tell from the perspective that I was walking in the street when I took this photo.

Restaurants offering outdooring dinning are the busiest. Given, we are now vaccinated we enjoyed an outdoor meal last night. We arrived early and it was easily to maintain physical distance.

Following is a link showing images of Outdoor Seating in the Southend. Also, we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The Southend of Charlotte is a mix of empty and busy. This photo shows a crowd on the sidewalk while other scenes will show empty store fronts.

Posted on March 9, 2021March 8, 2021 by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo shows flags found in Charlotte’s Southend where there is a “discovery around every corner”. In this photo you can see the cherry blossoms, the Flower Child restaurant, and Charlotte’s pink condo.

Note that I used photoshop to push the colors on this photo however that is how I see the Southend. Brightly colored and very interesting. The Southend is full of eclectic restaurants, beer gardens, young people, and art around every corner. And it is very near Uptown Charlotte.

Following is a link to the Southend CLT website. Also, we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Flags, found in the South End of Charlotte, share the message that there is a discovery around every corner.

Theme day – mirrors

Posted on March 1, 2021February 28, 2021 by Denton Harryman

Today is Theme day in the City Daily Photo community and the theme is mirrors. Our theme contribution is this art display found in Charlotte. The name of the display is Covid Confessional and you quickly note that it is focused on social distancing. The art display is set of iridescent curved walls, with a six foot radius, that are activated by light. The walls includes color and reflection.

We also took a selfie which shows the reflective (i.e. mirror) nature of the display. However, we have no Covid transgressions to confess. Actually, we have been very careful and look forward to the pandemic ending.

Please visit other bloggers who are participating in the March theme day – mirrors.

In addition we are sharing a link to Studio Dickey which presented the Covid Confessional. Also, we are sharing a link to a Charlotte Observer article about I Heart Rail Trail: Lights 2021 which includes a video of the light displays including the Covid Confessional.

Following is a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: An art exhibit, called Covid Confessional, found in the South End near Uptown Charlotte.

photos with the heart

Posted on March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 by Denton Harryman

While walking along the Lite Rail Trail we noticed this heart with a line of people posing for photos. The heart is part of a temporary exhibit. Following is a link to our photo with the heart.

Following is a link to the Facebook page for I Heart Rail Trail Lights. The location is near the Bland station on the lite rail. Continue reading photos with the heart

Blue line

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Denton Harryman

This photo was taken recently during a walk along the light rail trail. Fortunately the Lynx system has good ridership and is flourishing. If they depended on us they would be in trouble given we mostly walk the rail trail.

As the photo shows, this is the Blue Line. There is also a Red Line and a Gold Line.

Color forest

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo shows artwork along the Rail Trail near Uptown Charlotte. A plaque says that the artist, Toth Depena, was inspired by motion activation of a static sculpture.

Following is a link to the Color Forest website which can be found near the Bland station.

Flower Child

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Denton Harryman

We recently found a restaurant called Flower Child. As the art work suggest its a hip place. Just a short walk from Uptown we were greeted by this blast from the past.

Following is a link to the Flower Child restaurant which is located at 1537 Camden Road.

Giant teeter tooter

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Denton Harryman

This giant teeter tooter is found at the light rail Bland street station. It is at least 20 feet long and lots of fun.

There are several similar pieces of participative art on the Rail Trail.

This photo was taken at 1511 Bland Street in the South End. Following is a link to the Bland Street station website.

Hot Taco

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Denton Harryman

We went out on Cinco De Mayo and quickly realized the crowds were too thick. So we came back today for brunch and we the only patrons ;)

Actually, although they serve brunch, the Hot Taco is more of a bar scene for those that enjoy a crowd.

This photo was taken at 200 East Bland in the South End. Following is a link to the Hot Taco website.

edifice construction

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Denton Harryman

I took this photo because the blue will add color to our photo blog and because of the sign which you can see says edifice … with a little research it is easy to surmise that this is an edifice construction site. Now I understand the Edifice Inc. is the name of the company constructing this building … but some additional research finds that the definition of edifice is: “a building, especially a large, imposing one”.

This photo was taken near the intersection of the Charlotte Rail Trail and West Bland Street. Following is a link to the Edifice Inc. website.

yoga at Sycamore Brewer

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Denton Harryman

Enjoying yoga at Sycamore Brewer in the Southend near Uptown Charlotte

jogging

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Denton Harryman

Jogging in the Southend with Uptown Charlotte in the background … well at least taking photos of joggers.

This photo was taken near Remount road and Charlotte Rail Trail. Which is a two mile walk from our condo.

hexpong

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Denton Harryman

This hexpong table can be found at the Bland Station on the light rail. This, along with other colorful touches removes the bland from the Bland Station (smile). A plaque explains that it is called #HEXPONG and 2-6 can play. Balls and Paddles are provided.

This photo was taken at the Bland Station in the Southend near Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte Art League Gallery

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Denton Harryman

While on a walk though the Southend I took this photo of the Charlotte Art League gallery. Of special interest is the Summer Art Camp for kids and teens.

This photo was taken near the Bland Station LYNX Station. Following is a link to the Charlotte Art League.

u-fix-it

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Denton Harryman

While on a stroll along the rail trail in the Southend I noticed this u-fix-it station … then on the walk back it was in use by batman … very cool.

Phat Burrito

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Denton Harryman

Phat Burrito is one of my favorite places … when my wife is out of town (smile) … actually I may be able to get her to try the breakfast burrito. Also, note that they have a really cool t-shirt which says iPhat.

The photo was taken at 1537 Camden Road. The Phat Burrito facebook page is here.