Phuzzle

A designer at Elizabeth House Flowers on South Boulevard makes beautiful arrangements in this photo. Can you see the not-so-beautiful “arrangements” I’ve made? See if you can find all six changes. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

It’s amazing how a little carpet and some lights can completely change the look of Time Warner Cable Arena from a basketball court to a political theater. It’s also amazing how a little Photoshop can make subtle difference in these photos. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Ahh, the DNC! It was quite a time uptown, but the rest of Charlotte might not have noticed much. As they take down the barricades, see if you can spot the six INSANELY difficult-to-spot differences between the photos. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE

Here’s a scene from under the Pearl Park Way Bridge along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in uptown Charlotte. Phuzzle has also been hiding under a bridge – from the DNC! Tackle this easy one and we’ll get you a nice INSANE one next week! PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

As summer ends do a bit of Phuzzling with retired Sgt. 1st Class Harold Myers, showing how to parachute. This is an image from the traditional beginning of summer, Memorial Day. Find the six differences between the photos below. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY.

Bishop K.E. Sharpe of New Orleans, left, has his picture taken in front of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile by the driver, “Hotdogger” Tyler Mielke. The Wienermobile may be good fun in uptown Charlotte, but this Phuzzle could drive you INSANE!

Walkers head along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway near Freedom Park in Charlotte during the late evening in July. Walking for exercise or fun is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Why not take your paper and Phuzzle in the great outdoors! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Nothing like some watery fun to beat the heat. Join in the fun and slip down this EASY Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Nolan Mills of Charlotte reacts to a missed putt on during the first round of the 98th annual Carolinas Amateur golf tournament played at Charlotte Country Club in July. It’s par for the course to miss a few shots, but you can’t bogey this Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

AT&T cell-on-wheels installation on Poplar Street has been set up in advance of the DNC. The political convention should be a great spotlight on Charlotte, but also taxing on the city’s resources. Before all the crowds get here, do a quick Pholitical Phuzzle! PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE!

“American Idol” hopeful Alonna Howlan, 15, left, with her mom, Jennifer Howland, wait in line at 5 a.m. on a Sunday in mid-June. Thousands lined up to audition for “American Idol.” But you don’t have to wait in a long line to be a star; just tackle this INTENSE Phuzzle and you can be the next American Phuzzler. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Sliding down a giant inflatable slide at UNC Charlotte certainly sounds like summer fun. But this Phuzzle may be more headache than slip ’n’ slide fun! It’s INSANEly hard. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE.

The Charlotte Hounds’ Ryan Hurley (26) drives to the goal against Denver’s Matt Bernier at Memorial Stadium this spring. The Hounds are making a big splash in the city, and here’s their first Phuzzle. Make this your best time ever. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY.

Get ready for some Fourth of July fun with this archive photo from Gastonia. This one is fun like a summer day! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

The survivors “celebrate life” on the “Survivors Lap” during the Relay For Life event at A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Holly Sonders, a Golf Channel host who was part of Rickie Fowler’s team, signs the hat of Reese Vestal, 7, of Lexington during the pro-am day at the Wells Fargo Championship in May. It won’t take a team of celebrities to score a birdie on this Phuzzle Phairway! PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Members of the North Carolina Dance Theatre rehearse their newest dance work, “Dangerous Liaisons,” by choreographer Sasha Janes. I think this should be an easy waltz for most of you, so do your best to Phuzzle this one with a flourish. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Brandon Ly, Osiel Rojas, Sajordan Camp and Julia Rojas play violins in the Winterfield Youth Orchestra in the library of Winterfield Elementary School. Hit all the right notes with this musical Phuzzle and you can strike a harmonious chord. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Al Austin grabs another bag of mulch off the pile at Paw Creek Elementary School in April. Hundreds of volunteers came out for the annual event to build a new playground. Have fun in this Phuzzle playground! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

The new public art along the Sugar Creek Greenway looks back at the viewer and makes music, too. Looking into this mirrored art won’t get you all the clues to this reflective Phuzzle, but it should help you solve this arty diversion. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

Jack Winchester, left, and frequent customer John Puha talk about one of two Cushman trucks in the yard at Winchester’s Antiques in Gastonia. An antique shop is a diabolical place for a Phuzzle. Enjoy this INSANE romp through these treasures. PHOCUS LEVEL: INSANE.

Mecklenburg Republicans start their campaign with a bang, and the contests are going hot and heavy. Do your civic duty and tackle this political and puzzling Phuzzle. PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE.

Scout out the differences between two photos to earn a merit badge in Phuzzling! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE

It's only a little over an hour drive to go back hundreds of years. PHOCUS LEVEL: EASY

Stop skipping and start running. You are going to be late! PHOCUS LEVEL: INTENSE