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lisa patencio
{K:-1} 4/19/2004
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The most interesting part of this photo, is all the comments it has evoked. That is the sign of true art. I wonder why its flying left. I know you saw it and took a shot, but what is underneath the feelings for this. Beautiful photo.
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{K:2743} 7/19/2003
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its a good picture paul..though i wish it wasnt flipped...
just feels unnatural to see the stars to the right..and the motion of the flag (from the curls) directed towards the left corner..
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Sue O'S
{K:12878} 7/18/2003
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I agree with Marco. Let's just let this go.
My apologies to Paul for this having digressed from its intended purpose. The Arizona Memorial has moved many to tears and Paul's intention was to capture what it meant to him.
Perhaps it's time for a new project: "Flags". Then we can comment on the image without regard to a political stance.
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Paul Thompson
{K:197} 7/18/2003
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Accuse me of what you wish. I already explained my motive behind the shot. You should not let your feelings toward the U.S. or its president affect the way you judge a photograph. I thought this was a place to have your work judged impartially...
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evreniz e.
{K:5484} 7/18/2003
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i think everyone in an international platform like here have to be careful about patriotism. how can we except a respect from an Iraq citizen for this image (there could be a lot of country which could use in this example)?
Images like this, creating a needn't platform.. but usefilm is a photography art platform :(
I have no problem with this image, and Paul indeed. Only i want to say my opinion.
Regards, Murat.
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Marco Brivio
{K:14339} 7/18/2003
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OK, let's stop here.
I beg your pardon, I have exaggerated and it was not my intention. I usually respect all the ideas, all the faiths, all the political opinions.
Let's continue to enjoy the passion we have in common.
Apologies, Marco
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André Bermak
{K:14443} 7/18/2003
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So pra lembrar quanto mais alto maior o tombo..... :(
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Lucas Macedo
{K:12843} 7/18/2003
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Very good vivid colors and contrasts, the shadows create an interesting depth, Paul. It is a bit overexposed, shown by some lack of details in the whites, but not so bad. Regards ..... Lucas
PS: As for the all the political comments, I don't really care other than say that I think it's very nice the North American ( as far as I know there are three Americas: North, Central and South ... ) patriotism and pride for their flag, as long as they show the same respect for other countries' flags ( which I'm sure many of them do ). It's a beaultiful flag, as are beaultiful many other ones! ( I specifically think that colorwise the Brazilian flag is prettier with the Green, yellow, blue and white ... whatever! ) ..... Lucas
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Adam E. J. Squier
{K:9803} 7/18/2003
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Wow! I didn't intend anyone to get all worked up. All I meant was that putting anything about the our country's actions on this image didn't make any sense to me.
I wasn't offended at all, Marco, but I don't think I was the one you were writing about, as I haven't made any comments on your images (that I can recall).
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Ersan Yuksel
{K:917} 7/18/2003
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Fling high for freedom of .........?????
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Nando Mondino
{K:14261} 7/18/2003
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As comment by Marco Brivio "About the message I find a bit boring this constant patriotism of many american people. Are you proud to see your flag flying in Baghdad ? Are you proud to see america young soldiers dying in Iraq for a war wanted by your president according to false assumptions (eg non-existent mass destruction weapons, non-existent uranium traffic) ? "
The shot has nothing of interesting its a simple flag also over exposed:-( Sorry imho
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Paul Thompson
{K:197} 7/18/2003
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In response to the comments received thus far, I did not shoot this photo as a political statement. I just happened to look up at it, see its striking colors and decided it would be worth a shot as a challenge to myself to capture the sharpness of a waving flag. I think I did a pretty fair job. While the American flag is a symbol in many contexts, the "symbol" was not the original theme of the photo. Thanks for your replies.
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 7/18/2003
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It is not easy to comment this photo, it is not only an image, but it represents a symbol. Just few time ago, I read in a comment that it?s not a good thing doing nationality matters in UF (an American had written it) and a flag *is* a nationality matter. For the title and for your explanations, I suppose that you consider this photo as a symbol, I respect your idea and your love for this flag, but I think that this is not the right place (this is worth for every flag, American, Italian, English, German and so on).
A new hospital, a new school, a new aqueduct or new houses where before there was nothing, this would have been a stronger message for the freedom of all the men of the world in my opinion.
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Marco Brivio
{K:14339} 7/18/2003
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I am not going to offend your very personal idea of freedom, I respect it (though boring). Since this shot represents a universal concept I have judged this "polluted" (IMHO) concept. Sorry if I have offended you.
P.S. Your opinion on my last shot seems a childish revenge :-)
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Adam E. J. Squier
{K:9803} 7/18/2003
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Marco, as you are not a U.S. native (I assume), you cannot know what this flag represents to many of us. I've not seen the reverence to a symbol in other countries as I have here. Whether you agree with our President or not, your views of our nation's actions have no business here.
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Marco Brivio
{K:14339} 7/18/2003
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The shot, from a pure photographic point of view is nothing special.
About the message I find a bit boring this constant patriotism of many american people. Are you proud to see your flag flying in Baghdad ? Are you proud to see america young soldiers dying in Iraq for a war wanted by your president according to false assumptions (eg non-existent mass destruction weapons, non-existent uranium traffic) ?
Ok, I go back to your shot: 3 marks
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