A Long Standing Star

"The flag of the United States has not been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of independence and in bill of rights. It has been created by the experience of great people, and nothing is written upon it that has not been written by their life. It is the embodiment, not a sentiment, but of a history." Woodrow Wilson

I saw this tattered flag still waving proudly, so I decided to grab a quick photo, and use it as a theme photo. I also thought this quote by Woodrow Wilson fit perfectly.

[karenann]

Fantastic shot .. goes so well with the quote. Makes me always feel proud to see it. Beautiful capture, Rick.

[Debbie Orlando]

Great quote. Too bad they didn't retire this tattered flag, though. Makes me sad to see one flying in this shape.

[BeckyS]

Nice one. I like the b&w (always)

[Kerri]

Beautiful black and white

[scooter]

This is beautiful!!

[Mrs. Smith]

I don't know the tattered part just helps to define how life isn't always easy. I like it. Touching picture.

[Carolyn White]

Lovely capture, Rick!

[Linda Paul]

Great theme shot and description.

[Liz]

Brings tears to my eyes.

[Cheyenne Rebecca ツ]

This is perfect for the theme!!!!

[Brian Baptie]

Wonderful combination of photo and words!!

[Kimmi]

Great quote! Beautiful photo

[Howard Steele]

cool capture

[alia_801]

Great capture - works really well in B&W, and I can feel the breeze blowing past it.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot, Rick. Lovely processing.

[cglist]

Nice one!

[Shanne]

lovely composition and processing

['Saint' kk4go]

Nice find Rick!

[Beverly Carmichael]

Now there's a black and white I can get my head around! Wonderful representation of how our country feels right now. My nephew just got home from Afghanistan; he is so thin. Please keep our guys in your prayers.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Very nice! It is quite fitting.

[Laurie Higgins]

Beautiful photo and quote, Rick. It always makes me sad to see flags in tatters, but it sure does make for a powerful subject for a photograph.

[John Brown]

Nice B/W image.

[Ulpi]

Beautiful picture and quote! Love the b&W:)

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Fabulous theme photo and love the b&W - but I am sad that a flag so torn has not been replaced. You created quite a mood with this photo!!! Well done! PS Bijou has tripled his weight and is now 6 lbs 4 oz. I love him so much!!!!! He is fun and sweet and full of love and fun! Thanks for asking about him and all the comments....you are the best!

[Jane Hyde]

great tattered flag - love the black and white

[Courtney]

I love the tattered flag. It really gives the message of never backing down. Perfect for the theme!

[Yvonne]

wonderful b&w

[Shirley Banford]

Beautiful.

[Terry]

Good shot and words, nice one Rick

[ann]

Great shot and quote!

[Lois P]

Good capture - great words :D

[Netkonnexion]

Beautiful capture. Nice work.

[Matt Clendon]

The quote matches it pefectly.

[Ade Akinyede]

Great shot for the theme, and perfect quote to match indeed.

[Carlita Edwardo]

Tattered flags show they have been flown. I like a tattered flag too.

[Jane]

WoW this is an amazing shot... love the black and white, the quote and of course marvellous for the star theme :-))

[uᴉʇsɥnſ]

i really love this shot and theme perfect quote to go along with it