I am patriotic, yet practical. by jgoldrup

I am patriotic, yet practical.

I normally love things that are uniquely Canadian, but I was happy to hear awhile back that Canadian Tire was going to discontinue its ‘money’. As a former cashier at this hardware chain, I know that dealing with two cash drawers is a big pain. And the bills are a waste of paper – who actually uses them? Since I put most purchases on my credit card, I was surprised I even had this one lying around. As such, I only had one go at this photo and am not happy that the flame shot up out view.

Edits: highlights, shadows, midtones, contrast and brightness adjustments.
That's something you don't see every day... Great idea and composition!
May 17th, 2011  
I love the tall flame and how it cuts the pic in half. Looks awesome! Great idea.
May 17th, 2011  
i think it looks great! love the black background and brightness of the flame and note.
May 17th, 2011  
Nnnnoooooooo you can't burn the CTire money, it's a crime. :-)
Great composition, well done.
May 17th, 2011  
Money to burn, indeed, Janna. The flame against the black background is very dramatic.
May 17th, 2011  
This shot is awesome. Love that flame! But isn't it illegal? I used to have a massive stack of this in my glovebox, but I can't remember the last time I've shopped there now (we don't have one downtown - and I tend to only shop where I can walk to). I didn't even know they were getting rid of it!
May 17th, 2011  
I had no idea they were getting rid of it! I love Canadian Tire, but I don't think i've ever in my life used canadian tire money. it's one of those things that gets crumpled in the bottom of my bag until it finally disappears! awesome shot, love the flame!
May 17th, 2011  
Brilliant shot with the black background.
May 17th, 2011  
I didn't know either. Dammit...I've got a whole 1.15 in my cupboard! I should go and buy a choc bar lol
Love it...the colours are awesome!
May 18th, 2011  
so so cool!! love the composition and colour!!
May 21st, 2011  
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