America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by JC_Homola:
Yes. I hope you had some vaseline under that duct tape. I like your use of an angled crop to give this more interest. 7

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by scrum8:
I might not have cropped so tight, and would like to have a little sharper focus.

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by crabappl3:
1002 uses for duct tape. It does seem that the rest of the world is tired of hearing us defend our freedom. Good interpretation of the challenge topic. 6 -danny

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by jmritz:
But possibly better than anywhere else. Maybe the Moon? Like it very Propagandistic.

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by Rooster:
This is a really nice shot. I love that you ised duct tape since all the hoopla about buying to tape up your windows and such. I had a friend that went broke buying the stuff & didnt even know what to do with it. The message is strong here and so relevent to what is going on and considered patriotic these days. I like the composition as well.

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by erin_m02:
I'm sure a few people won't like the politics of this photo and vote you down for it, but that's not what voting is about. A strong statement makes great propaganda! And you've done a good job of showing it. Only things I would have liked was to not have had the chin cut off. Also I think a portrait might have been more effective. 8

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by ChrisW123:
Yeah keep your mouth shut until you know what you are old enough to know what you are talking about. :)

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by Kavey:
Now this is a strong propaganda message - one that can easily be understood without supporting text or effort. I won't comment on whether I agree or disagree with the suggestion that the current political climate in the US discourages free speech and dissention but I will say that I think the photo conveys that suggestion very well.
Lighting is not ideal with dark shadows at left. Model's nose could have done with a powder to reduce that shine.

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by amsmyth:
This is an excellent example of propaganda - there will be objections to the hot spot on the duck tape but it is a minimal problem. Fits the challenge, good focus, composition, original, perhaps a little too dark on the left

America, 2003
by muckpond

Comment by ScantyNebula:
Wonderful Shot!