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Old Glory and Blue Sky
Old Glory and Blue Sky
Pixlmaker


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Square Crop (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Location: Local school playground
Date: Mar 5, 2006
ISO: 100
Galleries: Emotive, Military
Date Uploaded: Mar 5, 2006

I was out taking some stock photos at the playground while my kids flew around on their Razor scooters. I liked the way this one turned out, so I simply re-cropped for square, and here you go. I rotated it 180 degrees, because the wind was blowing it to the left. Enjoy!

Statistics
Place: 331 out of 369
Avg (all users): 4.7304
Avg (commenters): 4.4000
Avg (participants): 4.6797
Avg (non-participants): 4.8158
Views since voting: 1026
Views during voting: 265
Votes: 204
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0


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03/13/2006 08:37:38 PM
I have no problem with patriotism, but to be honest - this is a pretty uninspiring image... the sky is kinda flat and there's nothing interesting about the composition.

Really - a 4.7 is about what one could have expected a shot like this to get - irrespective of which nation the flag represents.

All the best with your future efforts!
03/13/2006 08:19:16 PM
I think a tigher crop would have done better. The American Flag shots always get beat up here at DPC. But I say screw 'em wave it proudly my fellow American.
03/13/2006 03:30:55 PM
What's there to like about this picture, other than its proper exposure and focus? I'm sorry to say this, but it's just not interesting in any way: no unusual perspective, no interesting composition, no particularly good colours/shapes/textures, no plot or story behind it.

I don't understand what moved you to send this in for a challenge.
03/13/2006 10:22:11 AM
I don't mind the subject (and I'm American), but just want to see more of the flag instead of it so limp.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/12/2006 09:14:25 PM
Nice crisp capture.
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03/11/2006 02:39:36 PM
An american flag where the rotation appears slightly off. Nice to see that it is a square crop.
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03/10/2006 01:07:12 AM
As one of the many non-U.S participants on this site I don't find this shot interesting at all. Hopefully for you, your country men and women will not vote as harshly as me. -3-
03/07/2006 07:21:22 PM
Nice colors, just wish the flag was a bit more unfolded.
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03/07/2006 03:28:42 PM
Sorry, not fond of flagwaving.


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