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I made this in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Oklahomans are a very patriotic group of people as a whole.

Guthrie was originally the state capital. There was a divide between those who wanted it to remain there and those who wanted to move it to Oklahoma City.

So the group who wanted to move it just declared Oklahoma City to be the capital. But they could not make it official without the State Seal.
SO THEY STOLE IT!

Now Oklahoma City is by far the largest city In Oklahoma and the state capital and Guthrie is just a small town.

Politics! Does it ever change? Division. Anger. Shady dealings.

So I decided which side I am on.
The side who says "I just want to make photographs"


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Alexander Kazakov07-Sep-2016 13:32
Superb! V
Dave Petersen Photography01-Sep-2016 00:03
A very interesting and creative image. So much to see in this very eclectic vision. The many layers really enhance the depth. Almost a microcosm of small town USA. VVV
Frank Brault31-Aug-2016 02:01
A very creative and fascinating image. Terrific work. V An honest politician is one who still knows he/she is lying.
laine30-Aug-2016 16:58
The right thing isn't always a good outcome but in this case for Guthrie I think it was :)
Keep making photos, Jeff.
Patrick Goossens30-Aug-2016 08:24
A great mixture of impressions.
Julie Oldfield30-Aug-2016 01:46
Very fun and poignant words. Excellent composition. V
Claude30-Aug-2016 00:54
Very patriotic and inspiring.V
Stephanie29-Aug-2016 23:17
Cool shot and story! V
Yvonne29-Aug-2016 10:38
What a great story & very interesting interpretation via art! v
borisalex29-Aug-2016 08:19
Good choice of you for an interesting image! V.
Carol How29-Aug-2016 07:20
A great and fun image Jeff; and I enjoyed hearing your thoughts! V
Allan Jay29-Aug-2016 05:16
Your words are inspiring your photograph is masterly
presented, Jeff!
Nirvan Hope29-Aug-2016 03:31
Me too with the last line!
Gill Kopy29-Aug-2016 03:30
Love this crazy image with all its strange bits. Interesting history too ! I hope it's safe on your side !!! V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)28-Aug-2016 23:24
Oh me too Jeff its like the discussion on Pbase about voting as I explained to someone a long time ago I just want to take photographs. I would still post my images when I am well enough ( which I wasn't for 3 years ) if no one commented or voted if it made me happy. So good on you great attitude and super image.
Frank Tran28-Aug-2016 21:20
Superb image with funny story. V+
bill friedlander28-Aug-2016 19:24
Funny story, great picture. If Trump gets in the oval office will be moved to Trump Tower. V
Don Mottershead28-Aug-2016 19:07
Intriguing image. And yes, Uncle Sam does look like he's hatching something.
Helen Betts28-Aug-2016 17:22
Fascinating capture and interesting narrative. I like your side! V.
Neil Marcus28-Aug-2016 16:11
A fascinating collage.That stealing of the capitol has happened in other states also.
I think that Guthrie would have made a charming capitol. "V"
Jim Coffman28-Aug-2016 15:49
What a neat patriotic image! Well seen and captured, Jeff...
Tom LeRoy28-Aug-2016 15:48
Fine work, Jeff! Your words ring true... V
Buz Kiefer28-Aug-2016 15:47
Excellent treatment and bit of history. Vote.
Astroid Photography28-Aug-2016 15:29
Great picture, great history. V+
Nora van Beek28-Aug-2016 13:51
Superb image and very interesting bit of history! V
joseantonio28-Aug-2016 13:20
Thank you for sharing this interesting history. I didn´t know about it.V
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