chess

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Today’s photo shows a chess game in the South End near uptown Charlotte. As the smoke stack indicates the building on the right was an old mill site. The mill site houses multiple restaurants, a coffee shop, and retail stores. The building on the left is an apartment complex.

On a personal note; what I like most about this photo is the couple, on the left, who are holding hands.

Following is a link to a Wikipedia article about the South End neighborhood in Charlotte. Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Playing chess in the South End near uptown Charlotte.

Theme day, Great Big Mess

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Today is theme day in the City Daily Photo community and the subject is a “Great Big Mess”. Our contribution is a mural about Equity. In my humble opinion (IMHO) equity, in the US, is a great big mess. For example race relations, education, and income all face significant equity issues.

Today’s photo is also a contribution to the Monday Murals theme. I especially like that the mural has a second focus. What I mean is the little gray man in the bottom right who is painting over the colorful equity mural. Fortunately the little gray man is not making a lot of progress in his fight against advancing equality.

Following is a link to a White House executive order about advancing racial equity. Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A mural found in uptown Charlotte.

Note that the mural was created by Nick Napoletano. Nick signs his murals as @NAPOLETNOART.

The following link will lead you to theme day City Daily Photo community contributions from around the world. Also, following is a link to the Monday Mural Linky published by the Sami Colorful World.

Halloween caution sign

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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In the sprite of the season we are sharing a photo of a Halloween caution sign. If you look closely there is a caution sign about the witch.

Note that used photoshop to replace the sky with something a little more ominous than the beautiful blue sky on the day when this photo was taken.

On a personal note: A few years back we were enjoying a drink at a local bar and during a conversation with a new acquaintance he mentioned that he lived in the 4th ward in the home painted blue. But he did not mention a witch (smile).

Following is a link to Halloween Activities in Charlotte. Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A Halloween caution sign found in the 4th ward near uptown Charlotte.

Optimist Hall

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Recently, I met work colleagues for lunch at the Optimist Hall near uptown Charlotte. An optimistic team recently created a food hall in an old mill with tables setup for crowds to enjoy their meals and drinks outdoors. Each establishment is a private business and serve foods which include hamburger, pizza, Asian, Indian, Mexican, Argentinean, Mediterranean, and deserts. There are also lots of drinks offered.

The sign, in the middle foreground says “Thank you to those who sacrifice their time and safety to keep our community moving no matter what. You are essential and we are grateful.”

Following is a link to the Optimist Hall website. Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The Optimist Hall near uptown Charlotte.

signs

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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These signs have been shared previously however today they are shared from a new perspective. The perspective shows the new Duke Plaza office tower which is nearing the end of construction .. a sign of progress.

A personal note; the signs are in the park at the front door were my wife and I live. One of the signs states that Charlotte is the center of the known world .. maybe a stretch but I like the sign.

Following is a link to the Charlotte Daily Photo Facebook page with a photo of the Center of Known World sign, Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Signs and new construction in uptown Charlotte

The Poplar

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Today’s photo shows The Poplar condo complex found in the 4th Ward near uptown Charlotte. We have lived in condos for the last 20+ years and there has always be rules against realtor signs in the windows and on the lawns. The Popular addresses the issue in a classy way with a realtor sign which appears to be detachable. It does the raise the issue of how multiple realtors would be handled.

A review of the web address displayed finds The Poplar Real Estate website which tastefully represents the units for sale with links the real estate agents actually representing the sale. Very impressive solution.

Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The Poplar condo complex in the 4th ward near uptown Charlotte.

painting

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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Today’s photo shows the painting of a house in the Fourth Ward near uptown Charlotte. The color is great. The detail is especially nice. I also like how the house blends in with the old trees.

Following is a link to the Fourth Ward website. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Painting a house is in the Fourth Ward near uptown Charlotte.

Monday Mural – performing art

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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Today is our contribution the the Monday Mural theme. I especially like this mural given that it honors the performing arts. Nick Napoletano created this mural and many more through out Charlotte. Nick signs his murals as @NAPOLETNOART

Following is a link to Napoletano Arts website. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A mural honoring the performing arts.

Following is a link, to the Colourful World website, where you can add your contribution to the Monday Mural theme. Also, please visit the City Daily Photo portal to see photos from around the world.

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McColl Center

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Today’s photo shows a sign a the McColl Center in uptown Charlotte. The message the share is Art Thrives When Artist Do.

The McColl Center’s website describes themself as an artist residency and contemporary art space. Their about page also shares a mission and vision.

Following is a link the McColl Center’s website. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption:  The McColl Center shares an important message.https://www.flickr.com/photos/125583916@N08/51624517680/in/dateposted/

eyes

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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Today’s photo is a quick iPhone snap taken today when I was exercising. The photo does not do justice for this art project in uptown Charlotte. The concept interest me so I am sure I will be back to take more photos.

The art project is by Aguinaldo Santos, a local Charlotte artist. The collage of eyes is part of a larger project called 1839 Art exhibition. The collage of eyes is on one end of an exhibit in the “form of a model … of the first commercial photographic camera in the world, made in France in 1839”.

Interestingly, part of the exhibit includes the statement that the “Human Eye is equivalent to a 576 Megapixel camera”.

For more information please visit AN.LO Visualization Studio and view the 1839 Art exhibit PDF which comes up from his QR code.

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The exhibit can be found at 325 S. Tyron from October 22nd to November 26th.

wedding

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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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

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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.

Panthers

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Today’s photo shows a Panthers fan along with his dog. Today was game day for the Panthers and there were large crowds in uptown. I tried to avoid the crowds but was able to snap this photo. There was tailgating, jerseys from both teams, and lots of people enjoying the day.

Following is a link to an ESPN article about the game today where the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Carolina Panthers. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption:  A panthers fan found in uptown Charlotte.

bird house

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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The bird house is what caught my eye. The human house is eye catching as well. The double porches is especially nice. Also, they have swings and artwork on the porch … the paint is also eye catching. However, I especially loved the bird house.

Following is a link to Google images of double porches. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A bird house found in the fourth ward near uptown Charlotte.

pumpkins

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I chose this photo because of the pumpkins and the blue flower pots, I also like the prominent house number on the porch. Come to think of it. I like the porch as well (smile).

Following is an article about Pumpkin Spice Latte season. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: House number 519 found in the fourth ward near uptown Charlotte.

fountain

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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Today’s photo shows a fountain found in the fourth ward near uptown Charlotte. It is a nice peaceful place to enjoy the fourth ward park. One article refers to this as “The most kid-scale fountain ever”.

Following is an article, about this fountain, from the Charlotte Fountains website. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A fountain found in the fourth ward near uptown Charlotte.