You're A Grand Old Flag

Uploaded: April 20, 2011

Description

You're a grand old flag, you're a high flying flag
And forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of the land I love,
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue,
Where there's never a boast or brag. But should auld acquaintance be forgot,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag!

(Lyrics: George M. Cohan)
The flag flying over the U.S. Capitol, last weekend during our great weather. PG101 Selective Color Theme

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Jack Gaskin April 20, 2011

GREAT CAPTURE & CONTRAST

Happy Shooting
Jack #1370757

Joy Rector April 20, 2011

perfect shot #9359863

Monnie Ryan April 20, 2011

Wonderful theme entry, Chris! HTD! #9360012

Dr Silly level-classic April 20, 2011

Wonderful use of S?C. :O) HTD #9360075

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 20, 2011

Excellent shot and SC!!! #9360087

Marcie A. Fowler April 20, 2011

Well done. #9360105

Sarah A. Christian April 20, 2011

Perfect for today's theme, and yet perfect as an image, giving the flag "star" status! Like this alot! #9360110

Karen E. Baumann April 20, 2011

Very nice!!! Love the setting! HTD! #9360281

Mitch Spence level-classic April 20, 2011

Striking use of selective color, Chris, with the flag front and center in the perfect environment. #9360461

David Phalen April 20, 2011

Terrific use of SC!! HTD!! #9360794

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 20, 2011

Great timing with the flying flag, a strong image Chris. HTD! #9360805

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 20, 2011

Right you are, Chris -- there's not a more suitable subject for a selective color treatment. I love the strong, simple horizontal lines of the flag against the curves and intricate details of the capitol's architecture. Well seen, composed and presented. #9360969

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 21, 2011

Thanks everyone! Happy theme day! #9361215

Julianne Bradford April 21, 2011

WTG Chris! Beautiful use of SC! #9361607

Susana Ms Heide April 21, 2011

The lighting on the flag is beautiful!! And what a stunning background for the subject! #9361786

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 21, 2011

Thank you both, Julianne & Susana! #9362022

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 02, 2011

A favorite Chris...works for me especially with the news we heard last night! Love this! #9384168

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 02, 2011

Thank you Gail; given your terrific DC captures, I'm flattered! #9385013

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