Not sure if it was possible or not, but allowing more sky at the top and chopping the people off at the bottome would have made this much more effective, I think.
I think I would have liked this picture better if the colors of the flag were a little more vibrant and if you had cropped out the people at the bottom. Overall, I like it though.
I can see it now...someone is going to complain that your flag is backwards. to me that seems rediculous. if we were only meant to see the flag with the stars in the upper left hand corner, then it wouldn't have 2 sides. I only say this because at photosig, seems like that is a huge deal. Personally, I like seeing it "backwards". I think this might have had a higher impact if the bottom people were cut out. Then it would just be the flag and the neg space. lighting is good, and angle and framing are also ok. the focus and clarity of the flag is good, and the neg space is clear. overall nice job. good luck in the challenge. ~Hbunch7187~
Instead of cutting the people off at the bottom I think leaving them off would of been better. This way they are chopped! Good color, action on the flag and pole. Score 6 Justine