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The point of focus in this picture is the American flag. This vertically-oriented picture was taken in the evening (probably around 6:30 pm), and the sun was shining. The clouds in the background flow with the flag and they tie the whole piece together. I'm trying to communicate the importance of our flag to our country, while also showing a sense of pride and admiration.
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec.
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A road sign in the historical Pioneer Square district of Seattle.
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Voigtländer Nokton VM 21mm f/1.4 ASPH + Fujifilm X-T2 GS.
Love to see Old Glory flying proudly - guess my mom and dad instilled their strong patriotism in me!
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., waves at the boom operator after a mid-air refueling during Red Flag 16-3 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., July 27, 2016. Red Flag is a realistic combat exercise involving multiple military branches conducting training operations on the 15,000-square-mile test and training range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum)
The prayer flag from a Hindu temple........The Sleeping Buddha in the background!
Tonglu (3036 m), a small hamlet inside the Singalila National Park in the Darjeeling district in the state of West Bengal in India near the India - Nepal border. It is a roadside halt along the trekking route from Manebhanjang (11km) to Sandakphu. The other and easier way to reach Tonglu is via Dhotre; a 5km trek route winds through the forest to Tonglu.
A panoramic view of snow-covered peaks including the majestic Kangchenjunga range (8,586 m / 28,169 ft), a picturesque trekkers’ hut and solitude — Tonglu is the perfect retreat to explore few leisurely days in the vast natural canvas. If you can't make Sandakphu for your busy schedule, come to Tonglu, you will not be disappointed. In my opinion, Tonglu is one of the best unknown tourist destinations in West Bengal.
Take a overnight train from Kolkata to Siliguri (other option is to fly to Bagdogra). From there, it is a four-hour drive to Dhotre and a further four-hour trek will take you to Tonglu. The trekkers' huts can be booked from the DGHC counter in Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri or Darjeeling. A single bed will cost you INR Rs.100 (USD $2) and a room with four beds for USD $8. Foods are available from the caretaker's kitchen with a nominal price.
West Bengal Govt. can easily upgrade the facilities (mainly western-type toilets and foods) with minimum budget. I feel sad when I see tourists avoiding Tonglu for 'noisy' Tumbling (in Nepal) only for better foods and facilities but with a much higher price.
Eastern Himalayas
Beautiful Bengal, India
3,497 people died as a result of the attacks against America on September 11, 2001. One flag was placed for each life lost. Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington WV USA.
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