a touch of color
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
Shuva Brata Deb from Hyderabad, India
Interesting flag and nice composition too.
29 Oct 2007 12:29pm
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
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
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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