no rhyme or reason

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Today’s photo show a message found on the steps of the Mint museum in uptown Charlotte. The message is by Emily Little and is part an art initiative called Of Earth and Sky CLT.

Their website states that they are providing “tokens of inspiration and poetic reminders of hope”.

Following is a link to the Rhyme or Reason at the Writing Cooperative. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A message found on the steps of the Mint Museum in uptown Charlotte.

looking glass

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Today’s photo was taken through a window at the Barcelona wine bar in the South End district. This is actually a photo of a photo hanging in the entrance to the Barcelona restaurant. And in the original photo you will find my reflection.

Note that the Barcelona wine bar has patio dinning with heaters which is good during the pandemic.

Following is a link to the Barcelona win bar website. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption:  taking a photo through a window.

pre-historic

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Today’s photo shows art found in the South End district near uptown Charlotte. I’ll have to keep a watch on this and take a photo when the flowers are in full bloom.

This is an example of when the title is as artistic as the art itself. The sign says “Pre-Historic South End – Brontosaurus”.

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

Following is a link to a wikipedia article about Brontosaurus also know as a Thunder Lizard. Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Art found in the South End near uptown Charlotte.

fall colors

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Yesterday, while on a walk with my wife, we admired the Fall colors found in the uptown Charlotte parks. This specific tree stood out and we went to some efforts to capture a photo. Specifically we used the panorama feature on my iPhone.

You can see that we are also sharing a slide show with impression of the colors. Which one is your favorite.

Most of these photos were created using ByFunky.com

Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption:

welcome

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This is one of two identical artworks welcoming you to uptown Charlotte. But I am not sure if they are welcoming auto traffic or visiting UFO’s.

A little Goggle research finds that they are called the “Tyron bridge beacons” and were designed by Friedrich St. Florian Architects. An article indicates that they were creating a sense of theatrical splendor that radiates from the assembly of high rise buildings seen from the bridge,

Following is a link to the Friedrich St. Florian Architects website, Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: One of two welcome sculptures at the entrance to uptown Charlotte.

signs

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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

Monday Mural – performing art

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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.

”http://citydailyphoto.org/”

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

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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.

garden path

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Today’s photo shows a garden path found in the fourth ward near uptown Charlotte. I especially like the blue flower pots. In addition to this scene there are several blue flower pots on the the stairwell to the condo.

Following is a link to the Fourth Ward Neighborhood website. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A garden path found in the fourth ward new uptown Charlotte.

tokens of inspiration

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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Today’s photo shares another “token of inspiration” which is part of the Of Earth and Sky CLT art initiative. The full message is:

  • I know it is magic
  • you know it is magic
  • may the dirt below our feet
  • kick up swirl and come alive.

Following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Tokens of inspiration and poetic reminders of hope found in uptown Charlotte.

theme day, winners

Posted on by Denton Harryman
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Today is theme day in the City Daily Photo community, the theme is winners, and our contribution is this photo showing an “on the right path” message. The message was found on the steps of the Mint Museum in uptown Charlotte. The message is from Marley Noel. There is even a QR code which leads your to an arts initiative called Of Earth and Sky CLT.

Their website states that they are providing “tokens of inspiration and poetic reminders of hope”.

To see other theme interpretations visit the City Daily Photo, October 2021 Gallery – Winners.

old and new structures

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

Today’s photo shows an old and a new structure in the same photo. The structure, in the foreground, is what appears to the old parsonage at a church. The structure, in the background, is an apartment building called the Skyhouse.

Following are a few additional views of the McColl Center where the above photo was taken.

  • The McColl Center for Art and Innovation in Uptown Charlotte
    by Denton

Following is a link to the McColl Center an artist residency and contemporary art space in uptown Charlotte.  In addition we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Old and new structures found in uptown Charlotte.

fish fountain

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

An additional photo has added to my mini-series about art objects in a pocket park called The Green in uptown Charlotte. These fish fountains have appeared in multiple TV series. Two I am aware of are Homeland and Delilah.

I like this photo because the couple, in the background, give a sense of scale.

Note that the Ratcliffe condos are in the background.

Following is a link to the Delilah TV series which my wife and highly recommend. Charlotte scenes play an important role in the TV series. In addition we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: This fountain was found in the pocket park called The Green in uptown Charlotte.