welcome

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

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.

abandon street

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

This sign was found next to the building shown in yesterday’s photo. This is an unusual sign in that it appears they plan to close the street. Normally our streets are very busy. I assume they plan to close this street because of the green space they are developing.

Following is a link to a article from the City of Charlotte about PETITIONER’S PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTING THE CLOSING OF DEDICATED STREETS AND ALLEYWAYS. In addition we are sharing a link for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption: An unusual sign found in the South End district near uptown Charlotte.

hard stop

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

Today’s photo shows brake marks from a hard stop in Uptown Charlotte. The photo also shows a couple strolling on a cold winter day and, looking closely, one can find friends enjoying a walk in the park. As such, I use today’s photo as a metaphor for life during the pandemic. A lot of what we love has stopped. However, love goes on.

Following is a link to the City of Charlotte live traffic information feed. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption Brake marks from a hard stop in Uptown Charlotte.

bike lane

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

Today’s photo shows a lonely empty street in Uptown Charlotte. The purpose of sharing this photo is to highlight the bike lane. Several bike lanes can be found in Uptown and are a welcome addtion.

Following is an article about Uptown CycleLink. Also, a link has been included for today’s photo saved on Flickr with the caption A bike lane in Uptown Charlotte.