multiflag nation

Posted by e. (New York, NY, United States) on 29 October 2007 in Abstract & Conceptual.

On Wednesday, October 17, the 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of his efforts for peace, nonviolence, and universal acceptance. The next few photos will be of that event. Go here to start at the beginning.

As a lot of people have pointed out over the course of this series, there was a great display of cultures from everywhere. I really like how the United States and Tibetan flag were juxtaposed in this shot, really highlighting how we are made of people from every walk of life.

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Photo taken at the Capitol on October 17, 2007.

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein

Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies. - Shawshank Redemption

Lost Valley from Gorgeous Sunsets, Canada

This reminds me of acceptance! Very well done!

29 Oct 2007 5:14am

ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands

Great shot, very nice composition. !

29 Oct 2007 8:37am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Outstanding e...

29 Oct 2007 10:43am

Shuva Brata Deb from Hyderabad, India

Interesting flag and nice composition too.

29 Oct 2007 12:29pm

Amir from ?, Iran

Awesome shot, very detailed and clean

29 Oct 2007 4:48pm

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

The Dalai Lama is in Canada now but won't be around my neck of the woods. It would be interesting to see him.

29 Oct 2007 4:54pm

Rabbit from Richmond, United States

Composition is super and your right about your flags - very nice.

29 Oct 2007 5:14pm

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

An excellent shot, e.! Stunning composition.

29 Oct 2007 5:34pm

HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States

Very nice shot!...wonderful details!

29 Oct 2007 6:02pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Very nicely shot, plus a thoughtful, well-worded narrative to go with it.

29 Oct 2007 6:24pm

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

That is cool how you got the flags!! Very nicely done!!

29 Oct 2007 7:26pm

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Impressive architecture.

29 Oct 2007 8:06pm

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

clever and thoughtful shot e.--great result--billy

29 Oct 2007 10:25pm

Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom

I love the framing of the two flag here.

29 Oct 2007 10:40pm

Rags from Plano, United States

lovely shot. I love the image. I also love it that people from diverse cultures can come together to give this great man the honor he deserves.

30 Oct 2007 2:08am

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

You must cherish these series, such a special and rare moment!
Love the framing here and the colourful flag.

30 Oct 2007 8:47am

Mandy from South Africa

This is a beautiful capture of your capital building e!!! Great shot

31 Oct 2007 6:34am

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