walking the dog

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Even in the snow you have to walk the dog. This photo was taken at the Green park in uptown Charlotte. The photo was taken facing the sun and as a result we have a large lens flare in the center of the photo. Personally I like the lens flare and the shadows.

Following is a link to an article on the subject of Lens Flare Photography. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: You have to walk the dog even in the snow.

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

Gandhi

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today we share another blue photo. This photo shows blue sky behind the Gandhi statue in uptown Charlotte. I am impressed that Charlotte has a park dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The park is approximately named Gandhi Park and it draws me back for visit after visit. It is inspiring.

Following is a link a Flickr album by James Willamor with several photos from the opening of Gandhi Park. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: The Gandhi statue in uptown Charlotte.

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

sunshine on ice

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo shows the same scene as yesterday’s photo taken from a different perspective. Today’s perspective was taken facing the sun, with a focus on the sun shine captured in the ice.

I googled the subject and cannot find an explanation for why this ice appears blue .. however, I think the blue comes from a reflection of the sky. The ice layer was very thin and I think it is the water, underneath, which is reflecting the blue sky.

Following is a Wikipedia article about blue glacial ice. All though it was cold I don’t think glacial applies to the ice in Charlotte. We are also sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A photo taken facing the sun as it shines on a thin layers of ice on a pond in uptown Charlotte.

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

back lit grass

Posted on by Denton Harryman

We are continuing the evening stroll photo mini series. Today’s photo shows a pond at Marshal Park with the grass back lit by the evening sun. A Google search “Marshall Park is occasionally the site of protester camps and demonstrations”. We enjoy strolling through the park and taking the occasional photo.

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

park bench

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today’s photo continues my evening stroll mini-series. The foreground features a park bench with long shadows from the evening sun. The photo was taken in Romare Bearden Park in uptown Charlotte. Romare Bearden was born in Charlotte and died 1988. Bearden was an artist, author, and song writer.

A Google search finds that “the park design is based on Bearden’s collages and paintings”.

Following is a link to the Wikipedia article about Romare Bearden and the Wikipedia article about Romare Bearden Park. Also, we are sharing a link to the original of today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A park bench in Romare Bearden Park in uptown Charlotte.

coffee kiosk on hiking trail

Posted on by Denton Harryman

Today we went for a hike at Crowders Mountain state park just a short 30 minute drive from uptown Charlotte. And we were greeted by a coffee kiosk at the head of the trail. What a brilliant idea. Scroll through the above slid show to see the hiking trail, the coffee kiosk, and business cards from the owners.

The company name is Dancing Ox Coffee Rosters and as the name implies the owners have a dance background. Their website shares that “After 20 years of competitive ballroom dancing, these Professional World and United States Champions; traded in the limelight for coffee beans”. Check out the Dancing Ox Coffee Roasters website and scroll down to the see a video of them dancing with a lake and mountain backdrop..

Following is a link to the Crowders Mountain state park website. Also, we are sharing a link to the today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Hiking at Crowders Stat Park near Charlotte.

tokens of inspiration

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

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.

yoga

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

Recently, on a walk, I came across this scene at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in uptown Charlotte. Yoga at the Bohemian garden. Best of all, the garden is next to the garden bar.

Following is a link to the Grand Bohemian Hotel website where the catch phase is “Dare to Explore a New Tempo”. In addition we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: A yoga session at the Grand Bohemian Hotel found in uptown Charlotte.

Following are a few artistic interruptions created using BeFucky.com

parking garage

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

This is what all parking garages should look like. They should be under a park with trees, flowers, art, and people with smiling faces. Actually, we are fortunate to have this park and parking garage in front of our condo complex in uptown Charlotte. The park and the parking garage are called The Green for good reason.

Following is a Wikipedia article about The Green. In addition we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: Flowers at the Green parking garage in uptown Charlotte.

Roof top bar

Posted on by Denton Harryman

The recently opened Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel has a roof top bar which we have attempted to visit twice. However it is closed on Sundays and that is the day we keep trying. Maybe the front desk will let management know there is an opportunity on Sunday because they are having to turn people away ;)

The Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel overlooks Romare Bearden Park.