The modern architecture in Charlotte includes a lot of glass. The reflections create unique designs, though somewhat distorted.
Charlotte – Curious Reflections Midst Geometric Shapes
Charlotte – Curious Reflections Midst Geometric Shapes
Tag Archives: Charlotte
Charlotte – An Art Deco Entrance
The 47-story Hearst Tower is Charlotte’s third tallest building. It has an impressive entrance evoking the art deco period with a color scheme of black, white, gray and bronze.
Charlotte – An Art Deco Entrance
Charlotte – Looking Up To You
Fifth Third Center, formally known as the IJL Financial Center and 201 North Tryon, is a 447 feet building in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was completed in 1997 and has 30 floors.
Here is a view from the plaza looking up to the tower.
Charlotte – Looking Up To You
Charlotte – Coming Together
Downtown Charlotte or Uptown (as it is usually called by locals) is home to a number of contemporary high-rise buildings and modern towers, as well as historic structures and old buildings.
Here is an image to bring a unique perspective combining the modern architectural elements of Charlotte.
Charlotte – Coming Together
Charlotte in the Middle
Charlotte is a major city and commercial hub in North Carolina. Its modern city center (Uptown) has tall buildings with eye-pleasing architecture.
King George III still ruled the Colonies when European settlers chartered the town back in 1768. They named the new hamlet after the King’s wife, Queen Charlotte.
We will be posting images of Charlotte over the next several weeks. Here is a sign depicting Charlotte in the center of the region.
Charlotte in the Middle
Bench View – Meditation Garden
A bench to view the garden wall and reflect at the Meditation Garden at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Charlotte.
Meditation Garden
Bench View – Church Garden
A bench to rest at the gardens of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte
Church Gardens
Bench View – Waiting for Church
Benches to sit while awaiting doors to open at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in downtown Charlotte
Waiting for Church
Bench View – The Green
A bench view of The Green – a park in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina
Park in Charlotte
Bench View – Metamorphosis
A bench view of Metamorphosis – a modern piece by artist David Cerny featuring a huge head in the center of a circular fountain in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Metamorphosis
Bench View – Charlotte Skyline
We continue our Bench View series with scenes from Charlotte, North Carolina.
A bench in Romare Bearden Park to view the skyline of Charlotte.
Charlotte Skyline
Bench View – Independence Park, Charlotte
Independence Park is a 24-acre urban park situated at the western end of the Elizabeth neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina.
A bench view of the fountain in the lake of the park.
Independence Park Charlotte
Color Stream
A landscape of holiday lights makes it seem like a stream of color at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, near Charlotte, North Carolina
Color Stream
Lantern Reflections
A lantern creates interesting designs at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens near Charlotte, North Carolina
Lantern Reflections
Darkness Illuminates the Lights
The holiday lights are much brighter as darkness sets in at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens near Charlotte, North Carolina
Glowing in the Evening
Lighted for the Holidays
A Church Connection to the Sunset Clouds
It almost seems like the church spire is connected to the beautiful sunset clouds over Charlotte, North Carolina
A Church Connection to the Sunset Clouds