Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Travelers' Red Umbrella Again (and Again)

 A flash shot from under the Travelers' red umbrella produced a nice washed-out image.


The red umbrella also greets travelers at the Hartford-Springfield airport. Projectors cast six large red umbrellas on the wall.  Each big red umbrella is made up of thousands of little red umbrellas.  As passengers break the light beam, the little umbrellas jump around, amusing passers-by.



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32 comments:

  1. brattcatNovember 15, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    how could anyone be 'under the weather' when there is this much fun to be had with umbrellas?

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  2. LowellNovember 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Very cute, I think. Folks up in Hartford probably enjoy this kind of thing in the dead of winter. Well, the kids, especially, from what I see in your photos.

    I really like that first photo!

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  3. jooNovember 15, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    They are so lovely and bright! Superb post, Jack!

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  4. SharonNovember 15, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Very clever display at the airport. I like your top photo. The red really pops.

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  5. Jan n JerNovember 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    LOL...love that display at the airport. Unique!

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  6. ChoppographyNovember 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I was told years ago that the Traveler's Umbrella was, I think, the 4th most recognizable symbol. Of course, McDonald's arches were first. But, I still found this surprisingly impressive.

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  7. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comNovember 15, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I wonder what the corporate branding consultants were drinking when they came up with that airport display. I think that clever design will be copied elsewhere with other logos. It is a great way to participate with and engage the passerby.

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  8. MalyssNovember 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    The kind of thing I love! Not only the umbrella, but the game with light!(I'm still a kid somewhere in my mind..Ü)

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  9. HalcyonNovember 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I love the idea for the airport! Although some of their commercials get on my nerves. :)

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  10. Sylvia KNovember 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    How fun!! And what a great, colorful and fun idea for the airport indeed! I love them! Great shots as always, Jack! Hope your week is going well!

    Sylvia

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  11. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    What a clever idea! The kids certainly are amused:)

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  12. carol l mckennaNovember 15, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Great shots~ especially one with shadow the young man ~thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) Happy RT ^_^

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  13. RedPatNovember 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    If I was a kid I would be there for hours! Might still be there for hours at this age - very cool.

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  14. Magical Mystical TeacherNovember 15, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I like that low-down shot under the umbrella, looking up at those tall buildings!

    DITTY IN RED

    Just a pinch of scarlet
    To liven up the place;
    Just a hint of ruby
    Brushed upon your face;
    Just a bit of cherry
    Dancing round your toes;
    Just some sanguine colors—
    That’s the way it goes!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Autumn’s rubies here and here

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  15. cieldequimperNovember 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hartford is fun!

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  16. LorelleNovember 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    What great fun! My daughters would love the light attraction. And Jack, Bellingham suprisingly has three neighboring casinos. I think they are mainly populated with our Canadian neighbors.

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  17. MoNovember 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    You are becoming very arty

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  18. VirginiaNovember 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    That could absolutely keep me entertained for an entire layover. How clever!
    V

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  19. DianneNovember 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    What a great idea - Yay! I think I'd like dancing in front of these petit rouge parapluie.
    Well that is if no one was watching!!

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  20. BirdmanNovember 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Don't get me talkin' about insurance... it won't be pretty! Wanna know where I'd put that cute red umbrella? Fish!

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  21. DawnNovember 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    There is few things I like more in life than a red umbrella! Love that first shot....I want that pic for my wall!

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  22. JanetNovember 15, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Now this is a GREAT promotion!

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  23. sheila lynchNovember 15, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    neat technology to do that, your airport trips have shown some interesting scenes!

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  24. KalyanNovember 15, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    looks beautiful...lovely captures!

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  25. T. BecqueNovember 15, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    That's a neat idea. I can kids (obviously you did too!) getting into that!

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  26. RandyNovember 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    How fun is that!

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  27. PetNovember 16, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    And then it makes a great picture too :-)

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  28. NathalieNovember 16, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    How creative, this is fun!

    It seems to me this is sure to make any weary traveler smile!

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  29. KarlNovember 16, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    A red umbrella is always an eye catching object.

    Perfect composition Jack!

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  30. KateNovember 16, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    What a fun post, Jack!

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  31. UnknownNovember 17, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Now, this is really cool!

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  32. GunnNovember 17, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Nice posting!:)
    I really liked it.

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