Yellow Umbrellas
Sunday, November 29, 2009 Posted by Eric Tenin
It was raining today. Not so unusual for the end of November in Paris, but what is more surprising is to come across a bunch of people holding an umbrella the same color! I quickly found out they were all taking part in a Viva Ashraf demonstration (see more here) to protest the lack of democracy in Iran. This protest has apparently been going on for quite a while now, throughout the world. In Paris they gather every weekend at Place du Chatelet.
November 29, 2009 1:42:00 AM GMT+01:00
That's it—I'm going to get a yellow umbrella! I don't know whether this is going on in NY, but I'll have to find out. Thanks for showing this, Eric.
November 29, 2009 2:01:00 AM GMT+01:00
Its an interesting way to show solidarity. And, another interesting glimpse at one of the many faces of Paris.
November 29, 2009 2:06:00 AM GMT+01:00
Very interesting. Thanks for the visual!
November 29, 2009 2:41:00 AM GMT+01:00
Ummbarella..ummbarella...ummbarella...merci Rihanna!! Nice shot though!
November 29, 2009 4:54:00 AM GMT+01:00
I'm impressed that these protesters continue to gather. It's not easy to maintain momentum and this is so important.
I'm surprised the umbrellas aren't green! I remember that being the color the protesters used in Tehran. I don't often have need of an umbrella, but I could use a yellow parasol.
November 29, 2009 8:49:00 AM GMT+01:00
What a meaningful background story to a great shot. Looks like a bunch of solidarity sunflowers!
November 29, 2009 8:57:00 AM GMT+01:00
Beautiful shot; love the dark branches above contrasting with the yellow.
November 29, 2009 11:44:00 AM GMT+01:00
This is not Iranian's green movement(like the one on 25july 2009), the green movement is supported by all Iranians, but this demonstrations belong to Maryam Rajabi...they are an opposition which most of Iranians dont support...because of their Ideology and their big mistakes in the past...anyway...this is the reason of yellow color..they are minority..
November 29, 2009 3:38:00 PM GMT+01:00
Fantastic shot. Love the yellow against the darks & grey. -- Elizabeth
November 29, 2009 4:14:00 PM GMT+01:00
The bright yellow umbrellas stand out beautifully against the dull rain, lovely photo!
November 29, 2009 5:13:00 PM GMT+01:00
Thanks baharv, that clears it up for me. I'll make my parasol green then.
November 29, 2009 5:20:00 PM GMT+01:00
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November 29, 2009 6:17:00 PM GMT+01:00
what a view! with all these yellow umbrella.
Very cool.
It's raining so much here in Vancouver..we get the most rain in November!
November 29, 2009 6:30:00 PM GMT+01:00
Ils sont jaunes parce que l'on est pas à Cherbourg Lol
November 29, 2009 9:41:00 PM GMT+01:00
Interesting, Bahrav.
This reminds me of Christo's artwork of the Umberellas. His wife, Jeanne Claude died recently.
How long is the rain supposed to hold up?
November 29, 2009 11:07:00 PM GMT+01:00
Well it rained again today and it should also on Monday... Are you coming to Paris PHX?!
December 2, 2009 9:35:00 AM GMT+01:00
Mellow yellow wet umbrellas.
December 11, 2009 10:30:00 AM GMT+01:00
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December 28, 2009 4:58:00 AM GMT+01:00
there is something about laundy days and photos of umbrellas in the rain that i really love!
December 28, 2009 5:00:00 AM GMT+01:00
yes it reminded me of christo as well