Happy 4th of July

Sorry this is a little depressing of a shot, but for our community it means so much! This flag is always flying at the top of this bluff and before the fires, it was taken down. They put it back up on the bluff after the fire ripped down this side of the bluff. It is nice to see it back!

Just found this little news clip of my neighbors talking about what this flag means to them! If you have time, it shows the flag I photographed here. The first foundation that is burned to the ground happens to be just right above my home and I see this flag from our backyard. It is definitely a symbol of hope to our community!
http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1721218292001&odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cfeatured

[Karuna Markham]

that is so sad. :(

[Ron White]

Wendy, excellent and, for me, very moving photo, thanks.

[mervyn hobbs]

gee wiz what a fire

[Kerri]

:( wow

[Tams]

I saw this flag being put up on the news tonight...amazing shot!

[Diana]

great photo, especially knowing how frighteningly real this was for you and your community.

[Ashley Myers]

Oof. What a message..

[Nikki]

Depressing but reality. Thanks for sharing. Glad you are back in your house.

[Tina Mac]

Such a neat, perfect shot for the day. There's a lot of emotion behind it.

[Flagged]

Fantastic image Wendy, love the tones in this.

[Paul Myers]

Nice to see it was able to fly back up there quickly.

[Bronwen]

Woah, must have been a hot fire! Great shot!

[☯ Sarah ☁]

Great to see it back there flying!

[Brian Baptie]

This is the first sign of recovery!! Stay strong.

[John Lynn]

Wonderful shot Wendy. Well done and very appropriate. Fav

[Harry J Benson]

excellent photo, good composition and having the flag flying tall gives meaning to the 4th of July

[Zondria]

What a perfect photo to represent hope, and a new beginning!! Sad, but very moving!!!

[Sharon]

A very powerful shot Wendy. Good luck with moving on, now.

[Allison Maltese]

Nice symbolic capture.

[jeninCO]

I don't think it's depressing it's a sign of hope! Beautiful shot.

[Sheila]

Excellent photo. Glad you are back home!

[Kathy Burzynski]

Fantastic photo but sad to hear about the fires!
It is sooo dry everywhere that even in Wisconsin fireworks were cancelled for many of the locations.

[John]

Love the moody sky, great capture.

[Susan Pigott]

It seems to me a sign of hope and restoration. And having you posting pics again is also a sign of hope!

[Michelle]

Sending you massive hugs xx

[Amy Spada]

Oh gosh... you have a dramatic sky too. And landscape. That flag says so much... it's a beautiful photograph because it shows resilience and hope.

[Juliette Packham]

nice to see your flag flying in what has been a difficult time for your community. A great shot - great moody skies

[Ulpi]

Great dramatic shot Wendy!

[jerry plume]

This is such an emotional image! Prayers and thoughts, Wendy!

[Peter de Graaff]

Looks so bare. Hope you and your family are ok

[bkb in the city]

Great to see it back up there

[Marlene]

Didn't know you were in the fire zone. Hope all is well.

[Ade Akinyede]

Great tribute and display of hope :)

[Michael Elliott]

Great pov and shot. The fires have really taken their toll out by you.

[Lesley Chisholm]

This is such a good reminder of what happens in nature, and how lucky we are to have such amazing people out there fighting for our homes and neighbourhoods in such times.

[Ellen Young]

Wow Wendi this is really Striking!! i am so glad you all are safe and well..i am sad for your mountain...i do love the hope the flag waving in the distance will bring you ...that someday you will see those tree's again...And the remembrance that you are alive and unharmed by the tretcherous fires.... God Bless all who have been affected by this tragedy....xxoo

[Mike Hendren]

Wendy, I think this is the perfect 4th of July image. It's a symbol of our strengths as Americans … the ability recover from the worst and come out better than ever. How devastating to lose one's home to something like this (or anything, for that matter) - I really can't imagine.

[Ken Lemieux]

Very inspiring, beautiful, and a fav

[Denise]

Very dramatic. I hope the fires stop soon.

[Larry B]

Wonderful shot....shows the resiliency and determination of this country to bounce back!..... well done

[cass]

Very powerful. Sad, but such a beautiful, dramatic image!

[Peggy Sirk]

Wow...such a dramatic, poignant image. This powerful shot says a thousand words. I've had you on my mind during all of the horrific fires, but somehow missed all of your amazing captures. Thinking of you and all of your neighbors/community that were affected by the dreadful and destructive wildfires, Wendy.

[Wendy]

@peggysirk Thank you so much Peggy for you concern and comments! It has been pretty stressful, but I also feel very blessed to have a home and a wonderful community for support.

[Katie]

Are you in Colorado Springs? My dad and stepmom live there - so scary and sad. My stepmoms house is one of two homes that survived on her cul-de-sac.

[Wendy]

@ktchpmn Yes, Katie, I do live in Colorado Springs and in Mountain Shadows. I am so glad to hear your stepmom's house survived the fire! It was so amazing to see that our homed survived. It appeared from watching the fire from a distance, that the entire neighborhood was gone. I am hoping that the rebuild goes well!