Queen Charlotte

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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.

Winter mix

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We had a Winter mix Friday night. On Saturday the sun came out and although the temperature was freezing the day was beautiful. In addition to the snow; there were blue sky and blue ice on the pond in Marshall Park. Ice is not a common event in Charlotte.

Following is a link to the wikipedia article about Marshall Park. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A Winter mix in Charlotte.

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strolling during the pandemic

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NASCAR Hall of Fame promotional flag in uptown Charlotte.

Today’s photo is a selfie, taken while my wife and I were enjoying a stroll during the pandemic. It was a cold and windy day so we bundled up. The N95 mask are on our face each time we leave our condo. But we still get out and these strolls keep us sane during the pandemic.

The reason we posed for this selfie was to capture the NASCAR Hall of Fame promotional flag in the background. It is a gear with engine parts extending from the spokes. Personally, I think the flag design was an unfortunate choice given it appears similar to the coronavirus images.

Following is a link to the NASCAR Hall of Fame website. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Out for a stroll during the pandemic on a cold Winter day.

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Presidents cup

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Yesterday’s photo shared a small portion of this mural and I plan to share a couple of more details from the mural. Today’s photo shows the President’s Cup mural as seen from the patio of our condo.

Following is link to the President’s Cup website. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Mural advertising the President’s Cup golf tournament to be held in 2022.

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butterfly highway

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A butterfly highway garden found in uptown Charlotte at the Government Center.

The butterfly highway is not very busy this time of year. As a result I took some liberties using photoshop to detect the lack of activity. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation provides these signs to those who create butterfly garden and show their butterfly love.

Following is a link to the Butterfly Highway page on the NCWF.org website. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption:  The butterfly highway found in uptown Charlotte.

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Theme day, picture of the year

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Today is theme day in the City Daily Photo community and the theme is “Picture of the Year”. Our contribution is this photo of a pink reflection. Basically I like the lighting, the long shadows, the vivid blue sky, and the perspective of the photo … taken facing the sun. The pink reflection comes from a pink condominium which I have shared previously.

Following is a link to the January Gallery – Picture of the Year for the City Daily Photo Community.

Sip

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Santa is inviting you to enjoy a drink at a local bar called the SIP. Following is a link with a video sharing how to say Cheers! in 10 languages.

Note the camera in the top left of the photo. Smile, you are being watch as you enjoy this photo.

Following is a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Santa is welcoming you into the SIP.

early Christmas present

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Recently, we opened and assembled an early Christmas present such that we can keep active this winter. I ordered this spin bike on the day that the Omicron variant made the news. When the pandemic began we put our YMCA gym membership on hold thinking that soon we would be back. Then our expectations shifted and we planned our return to the gym in three months, then six months, then a year, and now who knows. So we chose to bring a little of the gym into our home.

One of the challenges is space. Where to put a spin bike in a 1,200 square foot condo. We chose the living room such that we can participate in Apple Fitness+ on our TV.

Following is a link to the Keiser m3i spin bike webpage. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: An early Christmas present and a way to stay active during the pandemic.

back to the future

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Today is theme day in the City Daily Photo community. The theme is “the future” and our contribution is this photo of a “back to the future” mural found on the back wall of a the Discovery Place Science Center. The photo was taken facing the sun and then Photoshop enhanced. Maybe this is the future.

Following is a link to the Discovery Place Science Center which I truly believe is the future. IMHO, every time a child visits the science center humanities future is enhanced because they learn to enjoy and appreciate science.

Note that the sign on the bottom right of the photo says “you are being watched” . Maybe this is the future.

Follow this link to see photos, from around the world, about the future.

the day after Thanksgiving

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The day after Thanksgiving means putting up Christmas trees. Today’s photo shows the assembly of the Christmas tree in the atrium of One Wells Fargo Center. As you can see the assembly involves a crane and several people.

Following is a link to a Wikipedia article about Two Wells Fargo Center. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The day after Thanksgiving means putting the Christmas tree up.

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.

Tex Mex

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Today’s photo shows one of the restaurants in the Design District found in the South End near uptown Charlotte. Yesterday’s photo shows the water tower at the center of the Design District. Today’s photo shows Nebel Alley and a Tex Mex restaurant restaurant. Nebel Alley is named after the former Nebel Knitting Mill. Note that in addition to restaurants there are also events at Nebel Alley.

Following is a link to an article about events at Nebel Alley. In addition, the following link is to a Wikipedia article about the former Nebel Knitting Mill. Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A Tex Mex restaurant found at Nebel Alley in the Design District.

Uptown South

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Interestingly only one of the buildings shown was present eight years ago when we moved to uptown Charlotte.. The tallest building, called the Duke Energy Center, was present eight years ago and was were I first went to work in Charlotte. Our condo complex is 1/2 of a block past the two construction cranes. Past our condo there was a similar construction boom, of mid-rise apartments next to the Charlotte baseball stadium and the Romare Bearden Park. There is also construction underway in Uptown North not shown in this photo.

With all of this; why is the property value, of our condo, falling? The answer is that high density is a hard sell during a pandemic. But it is no big deal. I plan on retiring in 2 years so by then the pandemic will be over the the uptown condo prices will have recovered (smile).

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.

wedding

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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.

pumpkin patch

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Today’s photo shows the pumpkin patch in the outfield of the Truist baseball stadium in uptown Charlotte. This event was held at the Taste of Charlotte festival.

Following is a link to the Taste of Charlotte festival website. Also, following is a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The pumpkin patch, in the outfield. at the Truist Ball Park.