NASCAR

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo shows a NASCAR sign found in uptown Charlotte. NASCAR is important part of Charlotte. Articles indicate that “Charlotte Motor Speedway alone has an impact of over 400 million dollars annually”. Following is an article about NASCAR’s North Carolina Roots.

Given car number 56 is highlighted in the sign, we are sharing the following is a link to an article listing the drivers of car number 56 over the years. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: One of the NASCAR signs in uptown Charlotte.

theme day – symmetry

Posted on by Denton Harryman

It is theme day in the City Daily Photo community and the theme is symmetry. Our contribution is this photo of the light rail tracks, in uptown Charlotte, which is a good example of symmetry and depth.

Follow this link to see photos, of symmetry, from around the world. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The light rail tracks in uptown Charlotte.

buses

Posted on by Denton Harryman

As I took a walk recently it was impossible to miss the buses. There must have been 60 school buses. Apparently there was a field trip to the Performing Arts Center in uptown Charlotte.

Following is a link to the Blumenthal Performance Arts Center. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: School buses in support of a field trip to the performing arts center in uptown Charlotte.

electric scooters

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo shows a common scene in uptown Charlottes. Electric scooters are everywhere. From a personal perspective I would prefer a few less scooters and a lot more observance of the rules. But at the same time I enjoy the smiles on the faces.

The photo I took was washed out so I pushed the contrast and the white scale. The shadows were decreased. Also, I pushed the vignette effect and focused on the scooters.

Following is a link to an article about Vignette in photography and how to use it. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Electric scooters as seen in uptown Charlotte.

kick scooter

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Continuing my theme of power and transportation; Today I share this photo of a young boy enjoying a manually powered scooter. I was properly impress given most people use electric powered scooter. I was also impressed they he is wearing a helmet, which is a good thing given shortly after this photo he was performing arial stunts on his scooter.

Following is a link to a YouTube video showing the tricks with scooters. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: An admirable form of transportation.

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

another form of power

Posted on by Denton Harryman

I went looking for people today and one scene that I found was this inline skater in front of the Valhalla Pub and Eatery. Interestingly he was going the wrong way on a one way street. Fortunately there was not much traffic. Also, it is interesting that he is wearing a short sleeve shirt while I was bundled up.

Following is a link to the Valhalla Pub and Eatery website. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: An inline skater in front of the Vallahala pub in uptown Charlotte.

on the light rail tracks

Posted on by Denton Harryman
On the light rail tracks looking toward uptown Charlotte.

We continue our blue theme as we look toward uptown Charlotte. Given the photo was taken as I walked across the light rail track (at an official crossing), the photo makes me think this must the the prospective the train conductors see daily.

The yellow building, on the left side of the photo, is a power station for the electricity used by the light rail. If you zoom in you can read a the sign which says No Trespassing Danger High Voltage.

Following is a link to photos, on Flickr, tagged as Train Tracks. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: On the light rail tracks looking toward uptown Charlotte.

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

LYNX

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

This a new scene in uptown Charlotte. The LYNX light rail now runs on trolly tracks and called Street Cars. It was an interesting choice to use the same trains on high speed light rail tracks and on trolly tracks. I assume they are actually different trains because there are no power lines above the trolly tracks while the high speed light rail is powered by electricity.

Following is a link to the LYNX website. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption:  Lynx light rail in uptown Charlotte.

wedding

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

This last weekend I took this photo of a wedding party outside of Saint Peters in uptown Charlotte. I especially liked the red bridesmaid dresses and the white Rolls Royces. They add a nice touch of color.

Wedding, births, and life events continue even during a pandemic. I observed that some wore mask until the excited the church ands I assume those in a attendance were vaccinated.

Following is a link to the Saint Peters website. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A wedding in uptown Charlotte.

bicycle

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

As the this photos shows, there are all sorts of bicycles today. Big ones and little ones. This is a the smallest bicycle I have seen so far. Also, interestingly this bicycle is electric. I assume the primary benefit is the bicycle is that it can be stored in small places like the trunk of a car or in the an apartment.

Following is a link to a Bolt Pro Electric mini bicycle which looks very similar the bicycle in today’s photo. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A mini e-bike seen in uptown Charlotte.

Road Trip

Posted on by Denton Harryman

It was 96 degrees Fahrenheit today in Charlotte so we took a road trip to the mountains. Three hours later we were in the mountains where the temperature was 76 degrees Fahrenheit.

Given we drive an electric car our road trip photo shows us charging at a Blue Ridge Electric charging station. Complete with solar panels.

More photos from the trip tomorrow.

parking on the side streets

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

This is a much more common scene than the street scene shown yesterday. Today’s photo shows, parking on the side streets with a mix of industrial and new construction. Also the flowering trees are common. As are the one way streets :)

Following is a link to the South End Charlotte Org where you can find A Discovery Around Every Corner. In addition we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: parking on the side streets is common in the South End dristrict near uptown Charlotte.

parking enforcement

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

Life goes on and you will get a ticket if you park illegally in Uptown. The next few days will be a mini series showing people in my photos. We will see that even though the office towers are empty life does go on. Just at a different pace.

Another nuance, of life during the pandemic, is that our cars are not washed as often as they have in the past.

Following is a link to Parking Enforcement levels in Charlotte. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption Parking enforcement in Uptown Charlotte.

light rail station

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

Today’s photo shows another lonely empty scene in Uptown Charlotte. Actually there some relatively busy scene’s as well however empty has become the norm. In years past this station would be been very active. And Uptown will be busy again. It will just take time.

Following is a website about the Charlotte light rail system called the LYNX. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption A light rail station in Uptown Charlotte.