Image Analysis

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The image on the right is the new symbol Colorado is using to represent state friendly business, and are own state government.On the left is the traditional Colorado flag which they decided against using because they claimed it was easily confused with other states. A survey that was taken suggested that not enough people outside of the state were familiar with the simple C on the traditional flag, and confused it with California, or Chicago. As you can see the red C in the center of the flag is rather vague in describing anything in particular, and the same withe the stripes in the background. However the blue and white stripes are on key with the states beautiful blue mountains, and skies, which is very familiar to you if you live in the state. The yellow circle in the middle of the red C also suggest the colors of the awe inspiring sunsets, and sunrises Colorado is well known for. If you look into the flag, and are familiar with Colorado, it may be clear how the flag represents our state, but on a wide scale it may not be so easily recognizable. On the other hand the simple image on the left conveys much of the same messages about our state, in an again simple, but possibly more effective way. As you can see it says Colorado under the triangle, and the CO are in the middle if it as well. This way the first thing you think about when you see that image is our state. It also brings in familiar features of our landscape with the mountain that has a snow capped peak, and it centrally locates that as the focus of the image as well. The green color also shows the forward thinking that can be associated with our state, and reflects our overall environment friendly attitude. As simple as both these images are they convey messages about Colorado and what lies within.