IV.VI.III

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Recently, I have noticed these roman numerals and thought this scene was interesting. My original thought was that IV.VI.III was a biblical reference. However; a Google search finds an Instagram account, a Facebook account, and a website all leading to “an evolutionary project merging art and fashion.

What I like about this photo is the texture and color.

Following is a link to the IV.VI.III Facebook page. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The message IV,VI.III can be found in several places around uptown Charlotte.

Queen Charlotte

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo shows a statue of Queen Charlotte who the city of Charlotte was named for. The plaque says: In 1761, colonial Americans were fascinated by the royal wedding of England’s King George III to a 17 year-old princess, Charlotte Sophia if the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The settlers name their town and county after Queen Charlotte … in hopes of gaining royal favor.

Following is a link to an article about Charlotte the Queen City. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A statue, of Queen Charlotte, found in uptown Charlotte.

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.

Mural Monday

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Our contribution, to the Mural Monday theme, is this photo showing the completed mural on Martin Luther King street at the intersection with the light rail. Following is a link allowing you to look back to the mural in its early stages.

Following is a short video, showing the mural with a portion of the Charlotte skyline.

Following is a link, to the Colorful 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.

”http://citydailyphoto.org/”

a block of seesaws

Posted on by Denton Harryman

A block of seesaws at the the Impulse exhibit as part of the Shout festival in uptown Charlotte. The seesaws are a hit and much enjoyed by the young and the old. The website, for Impulse exhibit, explains that “an interactive work comprising a series of 15 seesaws with light and sound that changes when in motion”.

Following is a short motion time-lapse video show the Impulse exhibit.

Following is a link to the Shout Festival website and a link to the Impulse exhibit website. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A block full of see-saws at Impulse exhibit during the Shout festival in 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.

loading dock

Posted on by Denton Harryman

We are continuing our mini-series with a focus on yellow. Today’s photo shows a yellow tropical fish on the Discovery Place loading dock in uptown Charlotte. The Discovery Place web site says their mission is to “Bring science, nature, and design together to create transformative experiences that enable our community to understand, enjoy, and apply science to their lives.” The fish fits the mission statement and it fits my yellow theme.

Our experiences, at the Discovery Place, include many visits with our grandson. We have built towers, conducted experiments, watch dramatic science demonstrations, watched movies IMAX movies, played and played. We highly recommend Discovery Place for children and their grandparents.

Following is a link to the Discovery Place website. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Loading dock for the Discovery Place in uptown Charlotte.

building 2

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today we are sharing another photo with an accent of yellow. Unfortunately I don’t know what apartment complex this is however I am pretty sure it is building 2. I liked the colors.

Following is a link to an article about the First Ward Park which is near this photo. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Building 2 in the first ward of uptown Charlotte.

in quite rooms

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Continuing our mini-series, of photos featuring yellow; today we share this photo of yellow flowers and the poetic phrase “in quiet rooms”. This scene is part of an art project called Wall Poems of Charlotte. The project helps bring poetry into everyday spaces such as this abandoned building in uptown Charlotte.

Following is a link to a article titled bringing poetry to people in a free, open, accessible, physical, lasting way. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A poetic phrase on an old building found in uptown Charlotte.

mural Monday, yellow

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Our contribution to Mural Monday is this scene of a mural in the early stages. I especially like the base yellow and it will be interesting to see how much yellow is in the finished mural.

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.

”http://citydailyphoto.org/”

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.

reflections

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo shows sunlight reflecting from windows in an office tower. I found the scene unique and interesting. In addition I like the symmetry of the two trees and the two people strolling in the bottom right of the photo.

The only photoshop adjustment was for camera distortion given I took the photo looking up. The lighting was not adjusted.

Following is an article about correcting camera lens distortion. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Shadows and light as seen in uptown Charlotte.

theme day, solitude

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today is theme day in the City Daily Photo community. The theme is solitude and our contribution is this photo of my work from home office. When you think about it Work From Home (WFH) is “the state or situation of being alone”.

Also, you will notice the noise cancelling headset which is also a form of solitude.

To view theme day contributions from around the world visit the City Daily Photo March theme day page. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Solitude, working from home

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