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Wave On
July 3
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03-JUL-2008

Challenge: My Country
Wave On
July 3

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The TITC this week is "My Country". I know world
opinion of my country and this flag may be at an
all time low in many parts of this world. In our
all too short history, we have never been afraid
to jump to the assistance of others in need or in
conflict. Opinions may form many other views of
our involvement around the globe. I believe in
the theory and to a large extent the execution of
the basis of our formation as a country. I value
the freedom we have to worship, express our opinion,
live our lives and elect those who "represent" us
in our governments. Are we perfect? Not by a long
shot! Do we care? YES. Do we agree? On occasion.
Are we better for the give and take? Only the future
will tell. I won't be ashamed of our efforts or for
our mistakes only because we are trying.

For others displaying pieces of their country go HERE.

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Cindi Smith07-Jul-2008 22:11
Amen! Wonderful words. Yes, we are not perfect but we do try. I love this!
Laura Sebastianelli07-Jul-2008 02:12
beautiful image and proud and loving statement, Scot. Happy (belated) 4th!
Nancy Lobaugh06-Jul-2008 15:54
don't tread on me... oops, wait.. that's the other flag! well done..
JW05-Jul-2008 19:44
Superb image and grown-up words. It's flag-waving extreme fanatics that can give pride a bad name, but so many of us have so much to be grateful for. And you said it so well! Good job!
virginiacoastline05-Jul-2008 03:42
I am frequently wary of continuous and (possibly) disingenuous patriotism/flag waving . . just to "strut your stuff" . . . but on this date I can't help but feel happy that I am here and NOT some place else. I am relieved and blessed that I am here. I wish I had taken this =)
Mindy McNaugher04-Jul-2008 19:12
Amen Scott!!! Well expressed sentiment! Lovely photograph!
Wolfgang Bluhm04-Jul-2008 16:57
I think this is very well done.
Guest 04-Jul-2008 15:21
You've captured this beautifully. Great entry and happy 4th of July!
Rene Hales04-Jul-2008 13:45
Very nice!--Rene
Guest 04-Jul-2008 12:02
Great movement/feeling
laine8204-Jul-2008 08:55
That's a great shot, Scott.Happy 4th of July !!
Guest 04-Jul-2008 05:11
Wounderful entry.
Dan Chusid04-Jul-2008 04:26
Starbucks forever!
royalld04-Jul-2008 01:44
Great entry.
Coleen Perilloux Landry04-Jul-2008 01:20
Well done.
Harrison04-Jul-2008 00:57
Nice, well shot and expressed.
carolynne_w03-Jul-2008 23:44
Excellent composition!
Jola Dziubinska03-Jul-2008 23:21
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Super image, Scott.
mathilda williams03-Jul-2008 23:14
well captured, well said, and long may she wave in peace.
Máire Uí Mhaicín03-Jul-2008 22:42
A very thoughtful image.
Phillip Normanton03-Jul-2008 22:38
Nicely caught mid-wave :)
Guest 03-Jul-2008 22:03
lovely photo
carol j. phipps03-Jul-2008 21:54
Still waving and you captured the feeling well!!!
Bill Gallagher03-Jul-2008 21:34
Nicely said and nice shot. The truth is that all of us liberal or conservative, left or right, whateveer you may want to call the devide, we all have many more areas that we agree on than disagree. It's just that the areas where we disagree, we disagree strongly. The wise ppolotician would capitolize on the areas where we agree.
Ilana gil03-Jul-2008 21:25
Very unique entry!
Scott Browne03-Jul-2008 21:10
Well said.
beverley harrison03-Jul-2008 20:53
fab entry scott...nuff said!
Colin Clarke03-Jul-2008 20:34
Right on. It is what it is. Well expressed.
Mairéad03-Jul-2008 20:28
Nice shot.
Al Chesworth03-Jul-2008 20:11
Great entry Scott.
Malcolm Smith03-Jul-2008 20:10
Great entry, very unusual.
Johnny JAG03-Jul-2008 20:09
Very nicely done.
Maaike Huizer03-Jul-2008 19:45
I just simply like it. Special feeling!
Knox O03-Jul-2008 19:30
Great entry. Happy 4th.
Faye White03-Jul-2008 19:16
lovely red, white and blue view!
Nicki Thurgar03-Jul-2008 19:07
Great entry, love the composition & use of DOF!
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