FURLING

Uploaded: September 15, 2011 02:47:00

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"From Sea to Shining Sea"
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At the 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Services in honor of the lives lost during the attacks, this 30' x 50' American flag hung across the entrance to "Garden of Reflection" Memorial Park, suspended between two Fire Company ladders. In this shot, the ceremonies have ended and the flag is being furled and taken down.
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This is the same flag that had been flown on the First Anniversary, from coast to coast. On that day the flag was raised in Maine at sunrise, then lowered and flown to California where it was unfurled and flown in San Diego.
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Yardley, Pennsylvania
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 184.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Gord MacEachern September 15, 2011

Wonderful story telling image and as always great info! Very well done Michelle! #1408452

Michelle Alton September 15, 2011


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Michelle Alton September 15, 2011

Note: The motorcycles that are parked beneath the flat are those of "Patriot Guard Riders." The "Riders" are "On Guard" at all events at Memorial Park. Over 100 participated in the 9/11 Services this year. #9672223

Alan L. Borror September 15, 2011

AWESOME, Michelle! A great capture and narrative. #9672246

Brett Dolsen September 15, 2011

Brilliant capture against a great sky!!Really makes the colours and detail pop! #9672268

Marilyn Cornwell September 15, 2011

What a great image with the selective colour - really makes this flag come alive! Wonderful of you to tell us its story too! #9672319

Anita Hogue September 15, 2011

Outstanding captures, Michelle! #9672363

Phyllis H. Burchett September 15, 2011

WOW This is awesome Michelle, love the sky, the colors and the whole scene. I am so sorry we missed seeing you in PA. Fonthill and ESP were fabulous as was DC...we'll have to try to meet up again sometime! #9672488

Tiia Vissak September 15, 2011

a cool image! #9672565

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 15, 2011

A truly beautiful capture Michelle! #9672687

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 15, 2011

Wow, Michelle!
An amazing capture, in so many ways!
Love the SC, and the billow-y clouds in the bg.
Bet we see it again!
~♥~Lisa #9672745

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 15, 2011

I love how the colors show against the grey sky. Magnificent sight. #9672895

Mike Clime September 15, 2011

Great story telling capture, Michelle! Always wondered how they took them down. #9672990

Monnie Ryan September 15, 2011

Fabulous images, Michelle - and quite an interesting background! #9673004

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 15, 2011

A wonderful story and shot to go with it, Michelle! #9673028

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 15, 2011

Beautiful and heart warming story to go with the picture. #9673111

Ian M. Hill September 15, 2011

Brilliant Michelle and a wonderful story too. #9673252

Barbara Waldoch September 15, 2011

Fantastic capture, Michelle! #9673291

Carol L. Fowler September 15, 2011

Wonderful tradition- hope they keep it up #9673325

Julianne Bradford September 15, 2011

Great sky with that terrific capture Michelle! #9673435

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 15, 2011

Not many would have taken the time to get this capture. Nice work Michelle #9673487

David Phalen September 15, 2011

Amazing colors, clarity and presentation!! Extremely well done Michelle!! #9673526

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe September 15, 2011

What an awesome story, and an outstanding capture, Michelle! #9673667

Bill Johnson September 16, 2011

Michelle, Outstanding capture and an amazing story. #9674082

Renata Gusciora September 16, 2011

Super capture,Michelle!Fabulous framing and composition!I love the sky too! #9674213

Stephen Zacker September 16, 2011

Fantastic perepective and sky. Really like this one #9674732

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 16, 2011

Striking and memorable image, Michelle! While the story helps, the image can stand on its own as a story teller!

Debby #9674995

Thomas E. Hinds September 16, 2011

This is an amazing image, Michelle! Great color and contrast! Love the compelling story as well. #9675041

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 16, 2011

What a fantastic story Michelle, so emotional. The flag, in its unusual shape, stands out so boldly against the textured clouds. It seems to be in free fall mode and emits significant emotion considering the memorial it was flown at. I am weeping now. #9675140

Ujjwal Mukherjee September 16, 2011

An excellent capture and wonderfully presented,Michelle!! #9675458

Cathy A. Rose September 19, 2011

Michelle, wonderful capture and great story! Thanks for sharing!! #9679400

Michael Lynch September 20, 2011

A beautiful tribute for the sad occasion and I'm glad the Patriot Riders were able to attend! #9681121

william r. griffin September 21, 2011

Neat story telling ,colorful shot here Michelle, you capturd it well!!!! #9683463

Ann Coates level-classic October 18, 2011

Wow, what a brilliant shot Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist award. #9743689

Thomas E. Hinds October 18, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle, on this terrific Finalist! I do so love that sky! #9743713

Tammy Espino October 18, 2011

Congrats on your wonderful finalist :) Your on a roll! #9743782

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 18, 2011

Well deserved Finalist, Michelle! Congratulations & good luck, my friend! #9743932

Mary Timman October 18, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #9743957

Amy M. Wilson October 18, 2011

Big congratulations on your EXCEPTIONAL Finalist, Michelle!! #9744036

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict October 18, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle, on this awesome finalist!

Best wishes for the next round! #9744117

Danny B. Head October 18, 2011

Very, very cool capture! Congrats! #9744378

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 18, 2011

Congrats on your awesome finalist, Michelle! #9744433

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 18, 2011

An awesome sight and a huge Congrats on this finalist! #9744559

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 18, 2011

Big Congratulations Michelle! I love this!

jo ann c. #9744980

Patti Coblentz October 18, 2011

This is an incredible sight, indeed...congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #9745011

Ian M. Hill October 18, 2011

Congratulations again Michelle. #9745166

Rona L. Schwarz October 18, 2011

A very poignant Finalist, Michelle, and so well-deserved of the recognition! Super Congratulations, my friend, and good luck in the next round! #9745200

Carol L. Fowler October 18, 2011

Congrats! #9745270

Dianne Brin level-classic October 18, 2011

Congratulations Michelle! Love this capture.
#9745441

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 18, 2011

Congrats Michelle on another wonderful finalist entry. Hope to see gold on this one soon. #9745568

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 18, 2011

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9745634

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 19, 2011

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Congratulations Mickey!! #9746002

Ellen Hodges October 19, 2011

Huge congrats on a fabulous finalist, Michelle!! Awesome story, too!! #9746171

Bill Johnson October 19, 2011

Congrats on your finalist and good luck! #9746310

Renata Gusciora October 19, 2011

Big congratulations on your fabulous finalist,Michelle!!!:-) #9746416

Monnie Ryan October 19, 2011

WTG, Michelle - Congratulations on your Finalist award! #9746488

John Rivera level-deluxe October 19, 2011

Congratulations Michelle on this great finalist! #9746649

Boyd L. Alexander October 19, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Michelle...WTG!!! #9746653

Emile Abbott level-deluxe October 19, 2011

Congratulations on wonderful finalist, Michelle #9746695

Carol Eade level-addict October 19, 2011

Just beautiful, Michelle, congratulations on your finalist! #9746698

Kaye Burazin October 19, 2011

congrats Michelle....what an awesome tribute #9746735

Jack Ryan October 19, 2011

Outstanding...congratulations. #9746838

Richard B. Hallick October 19, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome image. #9746932

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Michelle, PERFECT timing on this wonderful finalist!! <>< #9748146

Karen Celella October 19, 2011

Congratulations on your fabulous finalist, Michelle! #9748169

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 19, 2011

Terrific storytelling image, Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist. #9748481

Phyllis A. Houghton October 19, 2011

You have had so many special experiences. I am so happy that you share them with us. Congratulations on your finalist. #9748503

Lorna Shutter October 19, 2011

Woo Hoo!!! You had a great month!!! CONGRATULATIONS on all 3 of your Finalist Awards!!!!! WTG, Michelle!!! Good luck in the next round!!! :)
Photobucket #9748863

Neal D. Hatcher October 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS #9749193

Debbie Bray October 19, 2011

Well done, Michelle!! Congratulations on your finalists, well deserved! #9749509

Brett Dolsen October 20, 2011

Big Congratulations Michelle! #9749626

Debra R. Harder October 20, 2011

WOW...what an image, Michelle!! This is FABULOUS! Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist! Deb #9750366

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic October 20, 2011

WTG Michelle...awesome imgage. Congratulations again on a fantastic finalist and good luck in the nexst round !!! #9750792

Eivor Kuchta October 20, 2011

Great image, Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #9750804

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 20, 2011

Fingers crossed for your striking finalist, Michelle!
Brilliantly captured and presented.
~♥~lisa #9750880

Kathy Reeves October 20, 2011

Outstanding! Congratulations on all of your finalist. Good luck in the next round! #9750907

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 21, 2011

WOW!!! What a magnificent catch Michelle! Congratulations to you and your "slew" of finalists this mo. Well done!, Allen #9752684

Renee Doyle October 21, 2011

Excellent capture!! Congratulations Michelle! #9753295

Tamara K. Walker level-classic October 22, 2011

Fabulous! Congratulations. #9755726

Kathy Cline October 23, 2011

Cool Shot Michelle
Congratulations on your award and have a blessed day.

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David M. Montero October 23, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist selection Michelle! #9756906

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