4 GOD & COUNTRY

Well capture iconic images, with the "4" under the flag adding a clever touch. Religion has such an indelible mark in this country whether we like it or not. At times I think it would be interesting to read a compilation of comments about what the rest of the world think of the US. That would certainly be eye opening for some.

Classic middle America...By the way..I like your new portrait..Was there a full moon?..Marjorie

Thanks for the visit, my friend. If you want a really good book about religion, I highly recommend "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins. Pnina is now reading it, and I just finished it. I'm going to read it again because I think it is that important.

 

As for the picture, it is classic rural America. Town falling apart and abandoned to the process of decay, but brimming with pride and nationalistic fervor.

Thanks for the look. The portrait was taken too shortly upon my waking up from a bad night's sleep.

I must say that I have a lot of symphaty for Adan's point of calling this iconic. While some of your photo's at first glance seem to be mere registrations for the casual viewer they more often than not are layered in more than one sense and convey a clear message for the more observant viewer. It's a quality I greatly admire.

Thanks. I don't think the image is iconic, but I do think it portrays two of America's most popular icons. Glad you like it.

This is my soul tattoo version of America from childhood. An image I saw a million times over growing up in the Heartland. The yellowed nostalgic tones and slightly faded colors perfectly mirror how this "iconic" photo is aging within. This calls up auditory memories of me walking alone on unpaved roads in dusty tennis shoes to the store to get milk or bread or sometimes candy cigarettes (which I hid from my Baptist parents).

Good eye as always David. Giovanni

I'll venture to say that when and where you were growing up, things were (a) more hopeful, and (b) not so beat up, abused, downtrodden and abandoned. I'll be posting a pic of what is the building on the left and other structures adjoining soon.

Thanks for your visit. I always enjoy hearing from you. Peace

Old Glory which holds the dominant position in this composition turns out, on closer inspection, to be nothing but a five & dime flag stuck in a telephone pole. Brilliant as always.

Thanks. Perhaps that is the irony. That five and dime stick flag may be the New Glory.

Many thanks for your kind comments on my lucis pro image - they are very welcome.

 

I simply love your work - keep it up.

 

Steve

Thanks for the kind words.

a good one. Does it mean the state is above the church? In any case, nobody is above V8. Cheers, Micheal

Alas, the state should be above the church, but in the U S of A it is not so.

I like this shot, David - interesting that people feel they must make political commentary on a lovely photo portraying our nation's religious heritage. My personal take is - my Christian faith is more important to me that my patriotism, though I am a very patriotic American - still very proud of my country and what we stand for!

Thank you for your comment. Many photographers have used their photography for social and political issues. I try to follow in that mold. I'm not much interested in making "pretty" pictures. I don't always succeed, but many times I try to make a statement. I'm not religious, and I'm not a patriot. I feel that nationalism and religion have been the cause of way to much human conflict. But you are, of course, welcome to your opinions. That's the great thing about this country. I only hope that my grandchildren and theirs will enjoy the same freedom.