Peace Symbol

Uploaded: December 09, 2018 | Entered: December 09, 2018 15:12:18

Description

I don't think this symbol will ever go away completely. For many of us who got to live though the 50's and 60's, these generations were a one of a kind that will never be repeated.
Flower power, Wood Stock, anti-war songs and movies, it was a unique time for our country.

Exif: F Number: 4.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.36 mm, Model: i1037

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 09, 2018

You are so right. A powerful symbol. Great find. Love the textures and colors. #1718427

Harvey A. Ravitch December 09, 2018

The reminder you have So Beautifully captured, is Timeless..Scary that we still see so many issues Angrily Reacted To (as in the 60s).. Interesting subject & image! #11741433

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures December 09, 2018

Frank you are so right about this peace symbol standing the test of time and your image here is an excellent presentation of it and your words explain so well what it stood for!! Thanks for sharing and reminding us all of this time in history!! #11741435

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 09, 2018

It was an interesting era, Frank! A wonderful find & capture! Peace, brother! #11741466

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe December 09, 2018

Great reminder of the past for those of us who experienced that time. Well done, Frank! #11741467

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 09, 2018

A timeless symbol and awesome shot, Frank. I too lived through the 50's and 60's. #11741484

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 10, 2018

Great storytelling image Frank!! #11741517

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 10, 2018

Great artistic rendering of this mighty symbol, Frank. Fantastic shot and description. #11741553

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 10, 2018

Wonderful find and capture Frank, our society today could certainly use this sentiment! <>< #11741610

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 10, 2018

God Bless America. It was and still is a very powerful symbol of the times we lived through. Well captured, Frank. #11741643

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 10, 2018

We all want peace Frank!, Wonderful and colorful image!,
Amalia #11741667

frank w. degenhardt December 10, 2018

Thank you for the kind comments Tammy, Harvey, John, Patrick, Christine, Terry, Jeff, Bojan, Nancy, Emile, and Amalia. Have a great day. #11741694

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