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Little Flag Man

© Michelle Alton

Little Flag Man

Uploaded: July 07, 2013

Description


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Betsy Ross showed up at the Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia. Her entourage included two gigantic flags, each held horizontally with hands of dozens of people grasping the edges. This little man did his best to hold up his end in the sweltering heat.
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WaWa, a mostly-Pennsylvania retail chain very much in the 7/11 genre, sponsored the parade in a huge way, providing a large portion of the funding, plus thousands of patriotic hats, free cold iced tea and other drinks, and a TON of patriotic fervor. WaWa is also a huge supplier of food for American Red Cross events in Philadelphia.
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My computer is close to its end. I am shopping and trying to decide whether to continue with a Windows machine or go MAC.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 237.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Paul E. Earl July 07, 2013

Belated Happy 4th of July. A lovely image. #1535138

Kevin P. Kreischer July 07, 2013

Super capture Michelle, like the expression! #10758930

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 07, 2013

Great comp, color and storytelling capture! #10758937

Monnie Ryan July 07, 2013

Really neat capture, Michelle! #10759031

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 07, 2013

How sweet is this, great timing here Michelle.

I have an IMAC and love it. I made the switch a few years back and I'm so glad I did. Good luck to you, whatever you decide! #10759058

Jyri Vissak July 07, 2013

Cool find! Well seen and presented. #10759187

Jeffrey R. Bange July 07, 2013

Outstanding capture and storyline Michelle as are all of your photos, go MAC you won't be disappointed. #10759651

Kathy Reeves July 08, 2013

You are by far the best at street captures! Love the way he is peaking over the flag. #10760062

Michael Frazier level-classic July 08, 2013

Great timing on this capture Michelle. I also like how he is peaking over the flag. #10760213

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 08, 2013

Very cute..He looks like he is doing a fine job of holding up his end. #10760624

Phyllis A. Houghton July 15, 2013

Love this image! The expression is priceless! #10768547

Daniel Ruf July 16, 2013

Excellent candid, Michelle. #10769779

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