Google Search Engine Picture 2012

http://www.google.com/doodles Holiday Logos and Events - Google style! A collection of all Google logos commemorating holidays and events around the world. en





http://www.google.com/doodles/hurdles-2012

Date: Aug. 7, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: Current Event, hurdle, London 2012, Sports






http://www.google.com/doodles/bolivia-independence-day-2012
Date: Aug. 6, 2012
Location: Bolivia
Tags: National Holiday





http://www.google.com/doodles/javelin-2012
Date: Aug. 6, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: stadium, toss, London 2012, blimp, sports, Current Event, javelin, stars, throw




http://www.google.com/doodles/synchronized-swimming-2012
Date: Aug. 5, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: Sports



http://www.google.com/doodles/pole-vault-2012
Date: Aug. 4, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: clouds, crowd, London 2012, pole, Sports, Current Event, audience, stadium


http://www.google.com/doodles/shot-put-2012
Date: Aug. 3, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: Sports

http://www.google.com/doodles/tu-bav-2012
Date: Aug. 3, 2012
Location: Israel
Tags: National Holiday, love
http://www.google.com/doodles/table-tennis-2012
Date: Aug. 2, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: Sports
http://www.google.com/doodles/field-hockey-2012
Date: Aug. 1, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: Current Event, field hockey, London 2012, sports
http://www.google.com/doodles/rings-2012
Date: July 31, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: London 2012, Current Event, Sports, audience, gymnastics, stage
http://www.google.com/doodles/fencing-2012
Date: July 30, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: fencing, London 2012, Current Event, competition, parry, foil, sword, Sports
http://www.google.com/doodles/diving-2012
Date: July 29, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: crowd, London 2012, audience, swimsuit, Current Event, Sports, diver, pool
http://www.google.com/doodles/archery-2012
Date: July 28, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: clouds, target, London 2012, bow, Current Event, bullseye, arrow, Sports
http://www.google.com/doodles/peru-independence-day-2012
Date: July 28, 2012
Location: Peru
Tags: Stamp, National Holiday, Chan Chan Ruins, History
http://www.google.com/doodles/opening-ceremony-2012
Date: July 27, 2012
Location: Global
Tags: soccer, basketball, runner, fencing, London 2012, football, javelin, sports, Current Event, diving, Sports, swimming
http://www.google.com/doodles/jaakonpaiva
Date: July 25, 2012
Location: Finland
Tags: rock tossing, National Holiday, winter is coming
http://www.google.com/doodles/amelia-earharts-115th-birthday
Date: July 24, 2012
The name Amelia Earhart conjures up feelings of admiration and respect in the minds of millions of people. But personally, Amelia Earhart is more than just a name in the footnotes of history. Her enduring legacy as one of the world’s most celebrated aviatrices embodies the true spirit of American adventure. This legend, born 115 years ago in Atchison, Kansas, is an American heroine and one of my favorite icons.

Representing Amelia Earhart’s family for the past 25 years has grown my appreciation for their beloved relative, who is a beacon of hope and a symbol of courage in our society. Today’s Google Doodle, celebrating her 115th birthday, is the perfect tribute to the woman who is remembered for her groundbreaking achievements in aviation and her fight for gender equality. She is truly an admirable role model. As the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, she was awarded the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross. Nicknamed “Lady Lindy”, Earhart set numerous aviation records before her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean on her final flight in 1937.

While her aviation achievements are legendary, her commitment to women’s rights is also noteworthy. Throughout her remarkable career she focused on proving that women were equal to men in “jobs requiring intelligence, coordination, speed, coolness, and willpower.”

Representing this was not an easy task during the Victorian Era. Earhart’s family has often told me about her competitive nature and inborn stubbornness. This, coupled with her strong convictions, routinely challenged the prejudicial barriers in her path. A fantastic example of this Victorian tomboy is how in the wintertime rather than daintily sitting on her sled she was instead a “belly-whopper”, flying down the hill head first on her stomach.

Even as an adventurous dreamer, Amelia still knew that making a lasting legacy involved an element of risk. In a letter to her husband, George Putnam, she wrote, "Please know I am quite aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others." The message she leaves behind is especially evident to me: start living your life. Start setting aside your fears. Start believing it is acceptable to fail, knowing if you did not fail, you did not try. Without a doubt, her philosophy and lifetime accomplishments transcend time.

Amelia’s legacy is timeless and remains stronger than ever more than 75 years after her disappearance, assuring her a perpetual place in history. Her daring belly-slamming essence lives on and will continue to make lasting impressions by inspiring many, like me, to pursue their dreams.

~Mark Roesler, attorney for the estate of Amelia Earhart
Location: Global
Tags: Birthday, History
http://www.google.com/doodles/belgium-national-day-2012
Date: July 21, 2012
Location: Belgium
Tags: National Holiday, gastronomy, food, mussels, pot, fries, frites, chocolate, brussel sprouts, flag, strawberries, waffle, endives
http://www.google.com/doodles/colombia-independence-day-2012
Date: July 20, 2012

July 20th is an important day in Colombia. This year we've rediscovered the meaning of the Colombian flag and the spirit of freedom that Simon Bolivar sought out with the help of the modern artist, Armando Villegas, "El Maestro". In describing this project he shared that ¨An assignment of this nature comes with lots of responsibility. I like that it has a meaning and a projection, specially when it comes to such a lively media¨.

After first meeting with Villegas he began exploring all the past Colombian doodles and the idea emerged of Bolivar combined with the colors of the Colombian flag and native animals filling in the background. Beyond being the country's national colors, according to Villegas they have a universal value: yellow, blue, and red are the most important colors in nature and the base of any pictorial work.

It's done in the style he's most known for as well, that of subtraction. What you see is the result of his discovering of different shapes within the material. One shape leads to another which leads to yet another. This artistic process is much like how he hopes users will think about the doodle: ¨My work is intended to disturb, motivate, create a curiosity on the people to make them reflect about the images I’ve created and their significance as homeland sense through universal colors¨.

The combination of the colors with the elements of nature also have a profound meaning. Within the red section primary beings refer to an early stage. The blue is a transition period with the animals evolving and changing. The yellow is the final result where birds, specially five hummingbirds, symbolize the liberty Bolivar fought for. The significance continues further referencing human evolution where red depicts the present, blue the past, and yellow the brilliant future ahead.

¨The word Google connects the three colors. It is done in a simple and elemental way, it isn't an indecipherable writing. With this simple writing I wanted to explain the backdrop of this manifestation¨.

Happy Independence Day, Colombia!

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Y en Español

El 20 de Julio es una fecha importante no solo para Colombia sino también para Google. La celebración de la Independencia nacional empieza siempre con un cambio de vestimenta en nuestro doodle para representar y realzar el sentido de la fiesta patria. Para este 2012 quisimos hacer algo diferente y redescubrir el significado de la bandera colombiana, los colores que están presentes y el espíritu de libertad que Simón Bolívar buscó con la gesta emancipadora.

El maestro Armando Villegas, importante artista plástico representante del realismo fantástico y uno de los pioneros del arte moderno en el país, fue el encargado de la realización de la obra que se podrá encontrar si se entra al buscador y que rescata muchas de las imágenes icónicas de la época independentista. Presenta este legado pero con un nuevo significado, que va de la mano con el proceso creativo que llevó al maestro a crear formas y colores para que descubramos eso que nos hace sentir colombianos en estas fechas.

“Un encargo de esta naturaleza es de mucha responsabilidad. Me gusta que tiene un sentido y una proyección, sobre todo cuando se trata de un medio tan ágil”, comenta el Maestro respecto al valor que tiene el hacer una imagen representativa para Internet.

Descubriendo el doodle

Este doodle presenta la imagen del Libertador combinada con los colores de nuestra bandera, en un fondo en el que se pueden entrever diferentes tipos de animales presentes en la fauna colombiana. Los colores primarios, además de estar relacionados con nuestro sentido patrio, tiene para el maestro un valor más universal: amarillo, azul y rojo son los más importantes de la naturaleza y la base de cualquier trabajo pictórico.

La combinación de los colores con los elementos naturales también tiene un sentido profundo. En la franja roja se pueden observar seres primarios que hablan de una primera etapa, los anfibios de columna vertebral horizontal que están en la tierra. La franja azul es una transición, estos animales están buscando su evolución. La amarilla es el resultado en la que se pueden vislumbrar aves, en especial cinco colibríes, símbolo de la libertad que Bolívar buscaba para el mismo número de naciones por las que luchó.

El significado va más allá de esta primera explicación, pues junto con ese sentido de evolución de los animales, también está representada la del hombre en el que el rojo es el presente y el ahora, el azul es el pasado y el amarillo es el brillante futuro que está por venir.

“El nombre de Google es el que enlaza los tres colores. Está hecho de una forma muy simple y elemental, no es una escritura indescifrable. Con esta letra sencilla busqué explicar el trasfondo de esta manifestación”, complementa el Maestro Villegas la explicación del doodle.

Todo un proceso creativo

La historia comienza hace tres meses, momento en el que Google contactó al Maestro Villegas por su reconocimiento y valor en el arte colombiano. Cuando acepta, comienza con la exploración de todos los doodles que se han hecho para los momentos especiales del país y surge la idea, que aunque tuvo diferentes bocetos, todos los elementos estuvieron presentes desde sus orígenes.

El doodle es una muestra de la técnica por la que las pinturas del Maestro Villegas son reconocidas: el trabajo por sustracción. Lo que se ve es el resultado del descubrimiento de diferentes figuras en el material que el Maestro preparó con anterioridad, y que va revelando de una forma que puede ser relacionada con lo arqueológico. Al raspar el lienzo se descubren las aves, colibríes, peces y anfibios que hacen parte de la figura total.

Este proceso no difiere de lo que el maestro desea que suceda con quienes entren a Google y vean el doodle: “Mi trabajo pretende inquietar, motivar, crear una curiosidad en la gente para que reflexione sobre las imágenes que he creado y el significado que tienen, como sentido de patria a través de estos colores universales”.

Con este doodle se puede descubrir y encontrar el verdadero sentido de la libertad para nuestro país. ¡Feliz Día de la Independencia, Colombia!


Location: Colombia
Tags: National Holiday, Woodcut, Armando Villegas, Guest Artist, Simón Bolívar, flag, portrait
http://www.google.com/doodles/santos-dumonts-139th-birthday
Date: July 20, 2012
Location: Brazil
Tags: Flight, Technology, Plane, Field, Birthday, Hat