July Photo Assignment - Patriotic

[Barrie]

Jennifer was the first with an idea, something patriotic, so I'm going to go with that.

Now, I don't tend to be a flag-waving, red-white-and-blue kind of person (and I mean no offense to those who are) so I wasn't so sure about this topic at first. I think that's what makes it a good assignment though. It's good to be challenged.

I started by googling a definition of "patriotic" and the first thing that came up was "inspired by love for your country". That's a pretty broad definition that I think will work well for this month's assignment. So, let's see some photos that are inspired by your love of your country. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's interpretations!

[SusanL]

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/P1000153.JPG
Waiting for the Memorial Day Parade with friends.

[mickeefan]

Here's mine!

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/JimElliott/Nikon/DSC_0120.jpg

[Cruiser]

Does a patriotic Canadian fishing boat qualify?

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/zakerdog/Garys%20Folder/CanadaDay043.jpg

[Timon]

Does a patriotic Canadian fishing boat qualify?


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb177/zakerdog/Garys%20Folder/CanadaDay043.jpg

Absolutely

[Timon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2628956367_36d22d454e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2628956367/)
It was from Fraunces Tavern that George Washington gave his farewell address to his troops.

[Timon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2562946848_4d0d0e27d2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2562946848/)
One of the few.
One of the proud.
A U.S. Marine
Semper Fidelis my brother.

[Scottwdw]

Some Red, White and Blue from my town's 4th of July fireworks show.

http://Scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/325990696_tF6t4-L-1.jpg

Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1.5s, f/16, ISO 200, +0.3 EV, 18mm focal length, tripod and remote used.

[Jennifer]

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/DSC000191.JPG

First official balloon to take off during a Mass Ascension at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2007.

[TominPok]

Taken at the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site:

http://www.pbase.com/image/99807229/medium.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/image/99807229)

Both Franklin and Eleanor are buried in this garden. Keeping them company is a scottish terrier named Fala, FDR's favorite pet. Fala is buried under the sundial.

This home, along with a number of other sites (such as the Vanderbilt Mansion) is a huge source of pride for the residents of historic Hyde Park (http://www.historichydepark.org/).

[Timon]

Atlanta Brave Liberty
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2651528566_e18b3fd5f6.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2651528566/)

Chicago Cub Liberty
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3207/2651666350_cd684d6d9d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2651666350/in/photostream)

In honor of the Major League Baseball All Star Game being played at Yankee Stadium MLB has placed these statues for each team all over NYC. I've found 2 so far.

[Timon]

I found 2 more.
Rockies Liberty
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2657478450_a32129e279.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2657478450/)

And Dodger Liberty
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2657444774_de1c81121f.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2657444774/in/photostream)
I'm not sure why but you'll note this is a Brooklyn Dodger Liberty. It may be in tribute to NYC and this being the last Allstar game that will ever be played at the current Yankee Stadium.

[Timon]

On a more serious note this picture shows both The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2656602369_2e5e36e987.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2656602369/)

[twinks]

Timon - I am enjoying your photos. This project along with your new camera has been fun for me. I hope that it has been fun for you.

Any chance there will be a Boston Red Sox statue ;)

twinksrunningandhiding

[Timon]

Timon - I am enjoying your photos. This project along with your new camera has been fun for me. I hope that it has been fun for you.

Any chance there will be a Boston Red Sox statue ;)

twinksrunningandhiding
Twinklebunnytoes,

If I were to come across the Saux Liberty I'd have no problem shooting (photographically speaking ;)) her, so there's no need to run. I'm a Mets fan and my memories of Mets / Red Sox is all good...can you say Bill Buckner.

But even if I were a Yankee fan I think 26 World Series wins trumps 2. When the Saux catch up (don't hold your breath waiting) to that then there might be reason to run.

[Timon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/2672216717_e8f9af8fd1.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2672216717/)
Benjamin Franklin

[Timon]

Where is everyone?

[DizzneeMomma]

I'm not finding any material for this one. :(

[tdelaney]

I found 2 more.

Rockies Liberty
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2657478450_a32129e279.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2657478450/)

And Dodger Liberty
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2657444774_de1c81121f.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2657444774/in/photostream)
I'm not sure why but you'll note this is a Brooklyn Dodger Liberty. It may be in tribute to NYC and this being the last Allstar game that will ever be played at the current Yankee Stadium.


They'd better put the Red Sox one behind glass. I'm sure that one will be trashed!

[tdelaney]

Provincetown, MA sailboat in the "haaabaaar"http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1440/1207723891_4f0bd509c2.jpg

[Timon]

I'm not finding any material for this one. :(Think outside the box. For example here's my submission for today.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2679861411_e758f7030b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2679861411/in/set-72157603641219955)
How does this show patriotism? That's easy. In addition to the feeling of freedom riding gives you this machine is American made. BTW it's not mine.

[DizzneeMomma]

I have plenty of ideas but honestly, I don't get out of the box much.

[Scottwdw]

I have lots for this topic but I'm not home from vacation yet. Hotel Internet hasn't been reliable enough to get much uploaded. But here's one I can share...

http://Scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/333481708_HX4GL-L.jpg

[TominPok]

For our friends up North:

http://www.pbase.com/tominpok/image/100431901/medium.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/tominpok/image/100431901/)

[Scottwdw]

Before getting to MagicMeets, I travelled to Washington, DC. It's not easy trying to take a unique photo of this iconic structure. I doubt if this is one but I liked it.

http://scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/338451180_Ubhp7-L.jpg

Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/800s, f/7.1, ISO 200, +0.3EV, 150mm focal length

Here's another one. Taken about 20 minutes before sunset.

http://Scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/338441763_zEXQb-L.jpg

Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/30s, f/11, ISO 200, +0.6EV, 75mm focal length

[Scottwdw]

Our Senators where still working late into the night as the light above the Senate chambers was still on (see it on the upper right of the building) when I took this around 9pm on a Monday night. The House of Representatives had already called it a day (the left side is not lighted).

http://Scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/338442199_XgDYT-L.jpg

Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/2s, f/16, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, 40mm focal length

[Timon]

Loved the Capital pic and the 2nd Washington Monument pic Scott. Great captures.

[Timon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2679861217_dc8fea2870_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2679861217/)
The Universal Soldier
Korean War Memorial
Battery Park, NYC

If you look closely you'll see The Statue of Liberty in the left boot.

[mickeefan]

Taken in 1999

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b33/JimElliott/Eagle1.jpg

[Scottwdw]

Forever seating and looking out over our Nation.

http://Scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/339061637_qjQHk-L.jpg

Nikon D70/18-200VR, 2s, f/16, ISO 400, EV 0, 200mm focal length, tripod w/VR off, remote

[Lady]

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/44710027.JPG

[Lady]

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/IMAG0103_02.JPG

[Scottwdw]

I had my daughter, who is the granddaughter of a WWII veteran, stand where she was silhouetted by the fountain. She is facing the Atlantic theater end which is where my Dad served.

http://Scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/339653370_GowuM-L.jpg

Nikon D70/18-200VR, 4s, f/16, ISO 400, Ev -0.3, 18mm focal length, tripod w/VR off, remote

[Scottwdw]

Lady,

Where'd you find the American patriots? That's a wonderful photo.

[DizzneeMomma]

Monument at the local court house:

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/LAdania01/July%20Photo%20Assingment/100_7518-1.jpg

Flag-lined Main Street:

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii300/LAdania01/July%20Photo%20Assingment/100_7517-1.jpg

[Lady]

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/007_007.JPG

love how the soldier and the cat both turn their head to look at something

[Lady]

This was actually taken this past May but look at all the red white and blue colors : ) btw this is me :cool:

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/IMAG0027_08.JPG

[Scottwdw]

Loved the Capital pic and the 2nd Washington Monument pic Scott. Great captures.

Thanks! I really enjoyed my time around the National Mall that evening. A tripod and remote shutter release came in real handy. Your photo of the Korean War memorial is wonderful with Lady Liberty there. Nice work!

[Lady]

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/008_10.JPG

[Lady]

These two photos were entered into a photo contest and did not win :( but were given Honorable Mention and were displayed during this past month in the State Capitol - in a couple of days they will be taken down and added to the State's Archives :) The Militiaman is also the same person in the photo before this - the subjects in the photos are friends - our family also reenacts - Civil War and WWII - we tried the Rev War but prefer the other two eras better.

These two photos as the one before this were taken with an Argus C-3 1938 - as a WWII War Correspondent I carry the '38 Argus to events for documenting - other correspondents are much more into this than me - they develop all film by hand - the old fashioned way : )

FIRST STEP TO FREEDOM

The Patriot in this photo symbolizes the First Steps to Freedom in the fight for the establishment of our country.

In the continuing fight for the preservation of our freedom soldiers today have stepped forward, like our Patriot of the Revolutionary War represented here, to continue our Nation’s upward climb in the defense of our freedom.

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/012_12.JPG


LEGACY OF HONOR

The World War II Soldier is a member of “The Greatest Generation”. He reflects on those soldiers of Vietnam who were not welcomed home as our soldiers are today.

The WWII Soldier respectfully gives thanks to the men/women of Vietnam – he passes on to them the Legacy of Honor that they were denied. This photo shows, no matter what war, the legacy of honor is for all.

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/IMAG0004_06.JPG

[Timon]

Lest we ever forget.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2005/2325191911_0294876bf8.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2325191911/in/set-72157603641219955)
This picture is a 2nd posting for me. I posted it on Memorial Day this year as well. This statue was erected and dedicated to honor those that served during WW I.

[BriarRose]

http://tagrel.com/photopost/data/500/2008_360.jpg


Here's my picture. I don't usually post in the photo section but I took this picture on the fourth of July and thought it turned out cool!

[Scottwdw]

It's been 30 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon. When visiting the Air & Space Museum a couple of weeks ago, I relived those times which, to me, are some of the proudest in American history.

http://scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/342430213_KVLxw-L.jpg

http://scottwdw.smugmug.com/photos/342076648_gzGoH-L.jpg

[Timon]

I meant to post this last month and didn't get around to it.



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/2724314358_df58f320d9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/20697893@N03/2724314358/)
This little park is right next to the building where I work