This photo took the longest to set up of any photo I've done. I cut out a donkey and an elephant out of cardboard, taped a flag to my basement's back wall, and fired off 20 shots or so.
Post production was cropping and increasing the red saturation slightly, and making the yellow level white to fix the slight yellowish tint on the white stripes
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It's a good idea - but don't forget the "other" parties! Colors are a bit muted - the blue of the flag seems to be very dark. That causes the donket silhouette to nerge with the flag as there is no (or very little) color separation. It's an original idea and works well for this challenge. I hope our non_US voters recognize the party symbols!
you make it seem like there is actually an intelligent argument for voting for Bush. And sadly, there is no such argument and hence no real "choice"
I would rename this "regime change" or "Biking while America Burns"
A brighter blue behind the donkey's head would make this work better. The way it blends in now, I can only tell it's a donkey because that is what usually faces an elephant in front of a flag.
though not exactly knowledgeable as far as american politics are concerned, i know about the (weird crazy bizarre) selection of animal mascots each party has (do you know how they original came about) and the manner in which you've presented them is excellent. This is current, relevant and unlike most photos with the stars and stripes, totally not about trumpet-led pride and similar sentiment. in fact, it's quite restrained and i love and respect you for that. it fits the challenge, is very well taken (no tips for improvement from me). the only time i've given a flag-orientated piccy a ten. i only hope that Martin Sheen gets in for a second term...
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