Burn Off

 

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC  2026

I featured the Ballantyne area of Charlotte recently, a large residential, retail and corporate park.  On this particular visit I was surprised to see this flame erupting behind a stand of trees.  I think it's a burn off of natural gas from some sort of utility.  I couldn't get any closer to see the base of the flame.  It burned for quite some time and definitely looked out of place in this area.

Trail Home

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Interesting Branches

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Footbridge in Black and White

Waxhaw, NC  2026

I walk these trails everyday, often times with my camera.  I tend to photograph the same subjects but at different times, lighting conditions and slightly different point of view.  Even though the subjects are the same, each photograph is unique.

 

Trunks in a Row

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Trunk Leaves

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Trail Intersection

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Final Office Building

Ballantyne,Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Shelter

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Building Entrance

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Another Ballantyne Office Building

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Ballantyne Office Building

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Brixham Hill Ave, Ballantyne, Charlotte,

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC. 2026

 

Ballantyne Office Building

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC. 2016

 

Fountain in Ballantyne, Charlotte

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Train Yard

Monroe, NC  2026

 

Seaboard Railroad Station II

Monroe, NC  2026

 

Seaboard Railroad Station

Monroe, NC  2026

 

Revolutionary War Memorial

Monroe, NC  2026

 

Lawn Art

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Alien

Waxhaw, NC  2026

There's a shop in downtown Waxhaw that sells yarns and supplies for those who knit or crochet.  They also offer classes.  Some of the more whimsical creations are displayed as murals outside the shop
 

Red, Wine and Brew

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Happy Fourth of July

I'm not sure if it's just me, but it seems that as we approached America's 250th Anniversary, that patriotic displays are a bit subdued this year.  I thought I would see more flags and bunting.  Perhaps it's a reflection of the current state of our country this year.  Nevertheless, Happy Fourth of July!!

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Monroe, NC  2026

Pelican's Snowballs

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Pond Reflections

Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC  2026

 

Rustic Bench

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Parked

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Green Heron

Waxhaw, NC  2026

The drainage ponds in our community attract geese and ducks.  On a recent walk, I noticed this fellow.  I'm pretty sure it is a juvenile green heron.  I had never seen one before.  

 

Van Wyck Mining Co.

Van Wyck, SC  2026

I could find no information about this recreation of a mine office located behind the passenger wait station pictured in yesterday's post. I found it to be pretty whimsical with the water wheel and the wooden tombstones along the side.  Note also the backwards "N" in the sign as well as the sign designating the "Essay Office".  

Van Wyck Passenger Wait Station

Van Wyck, SC  2026

This passenger wait station was built by the Seaboard Air Line Rail Road in 1900.  After passenger service ended, the station was restored and now serves as an historical marker and memorial to the early 20th century days of railroading in Van Wyck, SC.

 

Pedestrian Crossing Ahead

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Stairs and Door

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Crossing Ahead

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Duncan McDonald House c. 1888

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Duncan McDonald arrived in Waxhaw in 1888 and was one of the earliest men to establish a residence and a business in Waxhaw.  This residence is perhaps the oldest residence in Waxhaw

 

Foot Bridge

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Trail Heads

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Rainbow

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 This part of the country is still suffering from a severe drought.  We're still way below our normal levels of rain fall for this time of the year, making this rainbow captured on May 26 kind of a rare sight.

Public Art -

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Public Art - Rising Spirit

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Public Art - Maceta Lilia

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Public Art - The Feather

Waxhaw, NC  2026