Members of the City Daily Photo community are asked to post their "best" photo of the previous year on January 1st. The photo we selected for this year was one taken at the National Folk Festival as it closed out the 3rd and final year in Greensboro. The photo resonates with us because it shows three facets of downtown. In the foreground, a young boy plays alone, seemingly unaware that a monumental event for Greensboro is drawing to a close. Whitney Houston said it best, "I believe the children are our future teach them well and let them lead the way."
The middle layer of the photo features the hustle and bustle of people making food selections at the folk festival's diverse assortment of food trucks. It takes people having things to do, feeling safe, and enjoying each other's company to make a city livable. In the background is Greensboro's skyline, with the iconic Lincoln Financial Building giving a nod of approval at a downtown that has, once again, become a vibrant destination for its residents. A robust business community provides the financial structure to make special events possible.
Here is a GDP memory from each month from 2017; posts that proved especially popular with readers and that showcase the people, places, and events in our great city. Let's all work together to make 2018 a great year for Greensboro. We look forward to continuing to share a photo a day with you!
January: Triad North Carolina Women's March
February: Greensboro Grub & City 616
March: Howard Coble Intermodal Transport Center
April: NCCJ
May: Julian Price Home
June: Hunter Elementary
July: Happy 70th Wrangler
August: Eclipsed Eclipse
September: GCS Teacher of the Year
October: President Trump Came to Greensboro
November: Veterans Day
December: Shaw Photography Group .
Happy New Year
Posted by: Jim, Sydney, Australia | Monday, January 01, 2018 at 07:00 AM
Good choice!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: William Kendall | Monday, January 01, 2018 at 11:13 AM
I like the layers you captured and described. My question, however, is why after only 3 years is the festival being discontinued? Also, who is the "we" you use in your text. I am afraid that I do not know all the CDP members, and am just curious who the "we" refers to. Sorry if I'm asking too many questions. Happy New Year.
Posted by: Susan Bauer | Monday, January 01, 2018 at 05:38 PM