July Photo Project: Patriotism

[almo]

Hey guys,


Great turn out on last months Photo Project. I was personally very impressed.

This month I intend to forgo to obvious while sticking to the basic theme of the month.

Patriotism

What does it mean to you? Do you have a different idea from the mainstream of what it means to be patriotic, or are you right down the middle with most? If you are from a country other than the USA then share with us here what it means to be a patriot in your own homeland.

I hope to see some great themes here, and some wonderful images as well!

[Liz]

Thanks for the chance to post patriotic photos. Thanks too to all the servicemen and women who through the years have protected our country so we may continue to live in freedom. I missed the coastguard here, but have a picture somewhere - just have to find it.

Liz

[Liz]

A few more

[Ellies123]

Can I post a patriotic image if I'm from the UK ? ! ?
My subject was more upset that it was bedtime, not the England team being knocked out of the Wrlds Cup, because he couldn't bounce on the bouncy castle anymore !
Unfortunately - I've had to reduce quality down so much - you cannot see the tears in his eyes
How can you keep quality AND reduce file size ?

[cyberlord]

6 second exposure @ 5.6.

[Alison]

Is this patriotic?

Walmer Castle was originally conceived during the reign of Henry VIII as a vital defence against the threat of a Catholic attack from across the channel.

This was the Queen Mother's residence when she used to pay visit's to Kent.

[almo]

Can I post a patriotic image if I'm from the UK ? ! ?
My subject was more upset that it was bedtime, not the England team being knocked out of the Wrlds Cup, because he couldn't bounce on the bouncy castle anymore !
Unfortunately - I've had to reduce quality down so much - you cannot see the tears in his eyes
How can you keep quality AND reduce file size ?

You can show your national pride from anywhere!

Sorry about the kid being sad and all.

If you use a version of Photoshop use the "Save For Web Feature" under the file menu. You can show it all the way up to full size. But 800x660 is best.

[SpeedingSphere]

A little American, Canadian, and Bermudian(Or the correct spelling of Bermuda Nationality)


and I think fireworks show a degree of patriotism for our country. You think of the 4th of july and picture fireworks, don't you?

[Alison]

My daughter's school were having a red, white and blue day to celebrate the Queen's 80th birthday back in April.
My twin daughters, Jenny and Lisa went to school with their faces painted, by Gina.

Great shots of the fireworks SpeedingSphere! I love the bottom image and would love to know what lens and settings you used in prep for our displays in November. I would love to take some shots of my own

[SpeedingSphere]

for the bottom picture I shot with my 28-135mm @ 28mm(cropped the final shot). Here's the full EXIF.

Aperature: f/11
Shutter Speed: 14"
ISO: 100
White Balance: Daylight
Focal Length: 28mm
Color Space: Adobe RGB 1998

The tips in one of the forums(I think in the Viewfinder) for taking firework photo's is a life saver. If I'm not mistaken, it was by Sebastian. He did a very good job with making that!

And I love the detail and clarity of the photos of your daughters. The focus is always perfect! that 50mm lens must be a treasure! I can't wait to see the firework photos you get with that little 50mm of yours. It is going to be my next purchase!

[Alison]

Thank you so much for the compliments on my pictures Yes that 50mm 1.8 lens does a fantastic job. I'm a walking advertisement for it aren't I
Can you point me in the right direction for the firework thread please. Thank you so much :thumbsup:

[zedman280]

This is a photo of my son after a quick kick around the garden!!
First upload so be gentle.
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[julsoph]

This is my oldest with her flag from preschool:
Emily

[Old Timer]

Here is one intrepretation.

[swmdrayfan]

The National Anthem

[Axle]

Here's a couple from Rememberence Day last year at the big ceremony in Guleph.

[Kevin2]

There are so many things that represent being a Patriot OR Patriotism, yet this is what I first remember as a child. The 4th is still my favorite day of the year for so many reasons...

[Liz]

Kevin,

I love this photo. It's just awesome......thanks for sharing it with us. I really enjoyed viewing it.

Liz

There are so many things that represent being a Patriot OR Patriotism, yet this is what I first remember as a child. The 4th is still my favorite day of the year for so many reasons...

[Kevin2]

Well thanks Liz. I enjoyed it also. The color is really fun, and the kids tell the story. I had not really taken any night pictures with my old film SLR, so when I got my digital, it was one of my 1st projects to do while on vacation. Fun!

Funny, been taking pictures for 35 years, and all of my favorites are of people unaware that I'm taking their picture.

Kevin

[CLKunst]

I have a few to add to the pile
The Washington Monument is my sparkler!

[pixel_trish]

[Photo_Freak117]

here are some of my dog idk if this is what ur looking for but i'm new

[Axle]

Here's some more. This is all film work, Minolta X-7A 50mm f/1.7 lens on Agfa Ultra 100 (I love this film!) ISO 100. Scanned in at 600 DPI, colours and levels balanced in PS CS2

[payn817]

Friday, 500 Jewish and Isreali immigrants and their supporters gather outside of city hall in Macon, Ga. in support of Isreal's strikes against Hezbulla in southern Lebanon.

[Greg McCary]

God bless America and all those who defend her.