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04-DEC-2016

Star-Spangled Banner

I remember years ago when the actual Star-Spangled Banner, first raised at Fort McHenry in 1814, used to be lowered and raised in this same place to the strains of the National Anthem, many times a day. Luckily the National Museum of American History now has a special exhibit featuring the flag, in a darkened room where no photography is allowed. This modern version is what has replaced it. A view of the real thing from the museum website http://americanhistory.si.edu/about/renovation/ssb

Smithsonian Castle, posted earlier:


Nikon D810 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/100s f/8.0 at 34.0mm iso5000 hide exif
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Date/Time04-Dec-2016 23:17:48
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Focal Length34 mm
Exposure Time1/100 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent5000
Exposure Bias-0.67
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Zoltán Balogh16-Jan-2017 12:15
This is really interesting and wonderfully exposed. V
Julie Oldfield06-Jan-2017 02:19
Beautifully exposed. V
Marcia Rules04-Jan-2017 13:15
perfect angle you chose. Wonderful to look at :)
marie-jose wolff04-Jan-2017 11:14
very fine presentation! V
Ton T.04-Jan-2017 08:41
Interesting and beautiful Helen! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal04-Jan-2017 07:25
Beautiful well captured image Helen, and thanks for the info!!
joseantonio04-Jan-2017 05:23
beautifully captured and presented.V.
Raymond Ma04-Jan-2017 04:19
A very cool and modern rendition...thanks too for the link Helen, interesting to see how the original is displayed. V
larose forest photos04-Jan-2017 04:10
It is hard to see the stars and stripes in this version, yet it is nonetheless a dramatic and beautiful artwork. V
Range View 04-Jan-2017 02:31
Some great information there Helen, the modern version is quite unusual. V
Barbara
Gill Kopy04-Jan-2017 01:30
What a beautiful image ! V
LynnH04-Jan-2017 01:26
Read and enjoyed the link. Great shot here. Happy New Year. V
globalgadabout04-Jan-2017 00:49
an unusual take on your flag...sharp shooting Helen..
Buz Kiefer03-Jan-2017 22:32
Great photo, Helen, and a nice commentary. Awesome link! BV
William Barletta03-Jan-2017 22:29
Excellent photo~V~
Jim Coffman03-Jan-2017 22:07
How neat!!