Probably get some controversy here. I give it a 10 because it is not only a great shot but it has a patriotic story line. You all know I like to be told a story. The planes are flying, the flags a flying, in cloudy skys, and "Till Johnny comes marching home".
Long may she wave. This is an excellent photo--sharp colors, subject matter we should all be proud of and I am proud of the American who choose this shot.
Nice with the right side cropped away to make a vertical. The apparent alignment between the plane's course and the angle of the flag is really good. Shame the flag bunched up in the shadow like that. Could you have your friend fly by again?
Excellent composition and timing. A shot like this is hard to get, and you did a great job. Be prepared though, people are going to slam this because of the subject matter, apparently many people confuse taking a photograph with making a politcal statement. I'm giving high marks for it's quality.
I think this might have been stronger framed vertically...the silhouette of the plane is richly symbolic, and the flag is lit rather nicely, but there just seems to be too much blue on the right. Must have been difficult to catch that at the right moment though.
This is a very well executed photo, but makes me uneasy because of the manipulative, propagandistic subject matter. To me it says "you're either with us, or you're with the terrorists"... ie. it embodies divisiveness and a stance against peace. Maybe it is more pleasing to Americans than to the rest of us.
Very nice photo!! I like this concept and tried to do a few like this myself without much luck. My photos were OK but the sky was too dark and overcast due to weather here over the weekend. God Bless America!
Awesome! One thing for sure, you didn't have a whole lot of time to "pose" this one! Sure glad you didn't miss it, as it gives me goosebumps.Sharp image, and those clouds are amazing!
How much did you have to pay the guy to fly the plane just as you were taking your pictures?? How many times did he have to turn around so you could get another shot???
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