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Ian York | all galleries >> Galleries of Ian York >> PaD - My Life >> Thursdays > Harsh Times
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5th July 2007 Copyright © Ian York 2007

Harsh Times

Middlesex

For the "Country" Totally Informal Transglobal Challenge
more xenophobic entries can be see in the forum here

::Part of my Thursday Challenge Collection::


This sorry specimen was flying outside a building on the A4
I am amazed that anyone would have the temerity to fly our national flag in this state.
They should be ashamed of themselves.


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chriswhitehead0703-May-2008 10:54
being a welshman I find this one quite amusing (and before you say anything remember the rugby and the boxing and the FA cup )




Guest 07-Jul-2007 07:02
NIce shot got to love those old flag!
Guest 06-Jul-2007 13:02
I'd like to think they were making a statement by it- or maybe that it had been damaged in some incident and they were showing it still had strength? But, I am known for optimism. It's a very evocative piece, though. Nicely seen.
Carinoza06-Jul-2007 07:48
It seems Godzilla was on tour and just passed by ... :-)
Guest 06-Jul-2007 04:35
Shame on them... very 'Little Britain!!'
Dave Wixx06-Jul-2007 02:01
But the state of the flag suggests the state of a nation!!!!
Or it's just the tatty possession of Wayne and Waynetta Slob!
royalld05-Jul-2007 22:45
Guilty.... I must admit I have flown a tattered flag.
But my flag was in better shape than the administration it represented.
http://www.pbase.com/royalld/image/55937265
Contrary to my initial thought, I did replace it with a fresh banner, this year.
Although we still have a raggedy administration.
Guest 05-Jul-2007 22:04
Ouch.
joanteno05-Jul-2007 19:32
Agree, I suspect this would be against the law in the US. Nice shot, though.
Guest 05-Jul-2007 18:35
it's a shame, well done.
Luca Zanoni05-Jul-2007 16:23
another great shot !
Scott Browne05-Jul-2007 14:08
I agree. I've seen flags in similar condition in my own country. People anywhere should be ashamed to fly their nation's flag when it's like this.
An excellent photo of this.
Carole Stevens05-Jul-2007 13:27
Well spotted you knew this shot would be used for something, it could stand for so much!
Guest 05-Jul-2007 13:02
Sad to see that, very well captured.
Jola Dziubinska05-Jul-2007 12:48
Great capture.
Guest 05-Jul-2007 12:41
well done
Robin Reid05-Jul-2007 12:36
Perfect pick for the challenge and to represent the terrorist horrors in GB.
Rich Westfall05-Jul-2007 12:30
Folks don't understand the nature of a flag - that it represents their country. A good image of a bad situation.
Maaike Huizer05-Jul-2007 12:23
It is a bloody shame. Well spotted.
Ann...05-Jul-2007 12:20
Harsh indeed. It is a pity that we do not respect our flag.
Guest 05-Jul-2007 11:52
somewhat poignant. but, yes, good reporting!
Faye White05-Jul-2007 11:25
that is a shame.... but an excellent shot
Rose Atkinson05-Jul-2007 11:21
Wonderful shot Ian - and I agree with you !
Cindi Smith05-Jul-2007 11:12
Yes, they need a new flag. Great find, however and a great shot!