Last Monday, my return trip from Florida included changing planes at the Detroit Metro Airport. The gate for my next flight was in a different concourse and I could only reach it by way of underground passenger tunnel.
As I rode the escalator down to the tunnel I noticed a cast of brilliant blue/green light reflected on the floor at the bottom of the moving steps. I was still too high to see the source of the colorful light but was sure there must be an aquarium in the passenger tunnel.
What I found was a light and sound display that stopped me in my tracks for a full five minutes. Curved glass panels with abstract art have been sandblasted into the back walls creating a flowing mural on both sides that runs the entire length of the tunnel, visually connecting the two sides. As if this weren't enough, passengers are treated to a 27 minute LED colored light show which eminates from behind the glass panels, accompanyed by a beautiful a soundtrack.
What I found was a light and sound display that stopped me in my tracks for a full five minutes. Curved glass panels with abstract art have been sandblasted into the back walls creating a flowing mural on both sides that runs the entire length of the tunnel, visually connecting the two sides. As if this weren't enough, passengers are treated to a 27 minute LED colored light show which eminates from behind the glass panels, accompanyed by a beautiful a soundtrack.
I looked around and wanted to say to someone, anyone "Hey, look at this! Isn't it beautiful?" But I seemed to be the only one who noticed this visual treat. I stood in front of the entrance taking photographs for a long time as the light show changed and in that time not ONE person looked at the walls. Not one stinkin person. Or at least not one adult. I did see a boy of about eight looking up at the sides as he and his parents traveled along the moving sidewalk. But I swear, everyone else seemed oblivious. Even if you travel that tunnel everyday, how can you not look at the walls??
I had to gawk, take pictures and of course, touch the cool glass walls, letting my hand drag along the mural as I stood on the moving sidewalk.
I had to gawk, take pictures and of course, touch the cool glass walls, letting my hand drag along the mural as I stood on the moving sidewalk.
The stills are my photos,
the video is something I found on youtube.
the video is something I found on youtube.
This sign was posted at the tunnel entrance.
I'd prefer a sign that says this:
Welcome to the relaxation walkway.Before passing through, please take a moment to notice.
See the colors. Hear the music.
Take a moment to breathe.
Take a moment to just be.
I know I did.
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