Friday, September 23, 2011

The Hartford Connecticut Trust Company


The Gold Building is in the center of the downtown Hartford.  It is the worldwide headquarters of United Technologies, a huge global aerospace company.  At certain times of the day, the sun reflects off the gold glass onto its neighbor, the classic building at 750 Main Street.

I have shown this effect before, but whenever I am roaming the downtown on a day with good light and see the building shimmering in gold, I have to take another picture.

For other reflecting pictures, go to James' website, Weekend Reflections.







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35 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I don't blame you Jack, the dappled light on the sun drenched facade would be addictive! I like the row of square windows atop and the arches below, gorgeous! Have a great weekend!

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  2. brattcatSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    i wonder what the effect is on the people inside that gold-reflecting building.

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  3. Luis GomezSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Great image Jack! Wonderful.

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  4. KateSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    It's quite remarkable, isn't it? Makes me realize the importance of sunshine...wherever it may fall.

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  5. HalcyonSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Wow! It's just beautiful. And I love this building in its own right. The arched windows and detailing around the building is really nice!

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  6. SharonSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    The effect is wonderful!

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  7. LynetteSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    "I have to take another picture"--how well I understand and enjoy that very same feeling, Jack. Whether it's when someone else takes another picture and posts it or when I myself do that same, I enjoy it!

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  8. VirginiaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Now that is gorgeous. I photographed a very unphotogenic brown stone church downtown once that had similar reflections from a shiny glass high rise across the street. Made a sow's ear into a silk purse! In your case, the building was already beautiful and the reflections you captured just added to the drama!
    V

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  9. LoisSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I would do the same thing. This is just too gorgeous to not take a picture. I love it!

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  10. LauraSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    lovely reflections, shadows and light!

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  11. Sylvia KSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    What a terrific capture! And what an interesting building! I would do the same thing, Jack, in fact I have done it numerous times down at the harbor or up on our roof -- just can't pass up a chance to get a shot and somehow they're all just a bit different depending on the light etc.
    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  12. RandySeptember 23, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    That's a great one! Love the warm feeling.

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  13. VPSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    You are right to insist, this is a wonderful effect...

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  14. KarlSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Great shot Jack, I love the warm colors and those shadows, really a golden building.

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  15. MalyssSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Glad you pictured it again, I love this warm golden light.

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  16. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    This building is the beneficiary (petite joke) of the golden light from its neighbor. The result is magical.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  17. Kim, USASeptember 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Love this one. It seems like the building is made of gold ^_^

    Flower Reflection

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  18. KarenSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Terrific light and shadows.

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  19. LowellSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Well-done! 'Tis a beautiful sight, indeed. I find the fact there's a CVS drugstore there very interesting...it doesn't look anything like the CVS stores here! :-)

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  20. KaySeptember 23, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Lovely old building. The detailing on older structures can be so interesting and wonderful, making the light even better. And there are always those spots, "I have to take another picture." Eye candy!

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  21. MildredSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Fabulous shot!
    I understand you feel compelled to take a shot everytime you see this beauty!
    Many thanks for sharing Jack!

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    Have a nice and happy weekend****

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  22. MildredSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Sorry Jack!
    Mildred and Cildemer are the same;o)

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    À bientôt****

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  23. RonSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Fairytale-effect: everything turns into gold. Hard to believe in these times.
    This is my first time in Hartford. Love your pictures, Jack.

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  24. Regina KSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Well done, I think the photos get better every time we take another shot of the same place.

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  25. jennyfrecklesSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    A beautiful old building made more beautiful by the reflected sunshine. Isn't 'shimmer' a lovely word?

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  26. JamesSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Great shot! I like the lighting!

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  27. Stefan JanssonSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I can understand that, It really looks like it is made of gold.

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  28. DawnSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Dappled Gold. This is beautiful.

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  29. jooSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I love the golden shades in your photo, and the light is awesome!

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  30. PetSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    It makes it look cosy!

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  31. SRQSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Very cool! I can see why you always like to shoot this building. It's stunning. (I recognize the CVS pharmacy from a previous post.)

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  32. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Beautiful golden light on this great building.

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  33. Oakland Daily PhotoSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Love that dappled light.

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  34. GunnSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Love your image with the fantastic light!

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  35. irinapicturesSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Amazing effect.

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