i LOVE this one Tim! The spiral effect of the red and white lines really grab you and force your eye to stay in the middle of the photo! Backlit, with rich colors, and abstract enough for one to keep staring at it. Excellent job.
Very powerful presentation; patriotic, yes, but abstract enough to engender some discussion. The stars seem to be replaced by what resembles thorns. Perhaps my interpretation is influenced by what I see as a thorny future should we continue on our current course? It certainly seems to be at the "heart" of the image. I'm really drawn to this kind of image and believe others will be, too (altho perhaps not for the same cynical reason!!!)
*****If any picture is going to stop them in their tracks, this one will.Two primaries, tremendous energy, patriotic theme,and abstract enough to make them wonder what is going on!
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hands down, one of the most eye catching-est photos you have here. Blow this one up BIG. It will definitely catch passerbys' eyes full attention with color and the bold graphic composition. I love the swirl that the wind is blowing this flag into. Simply sensational!