soul flags Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

wouldn't it be nice if the only flags flying across all borders were these soul flags? no more blind following of a country, no more patriotism, no more hatred. our countries' flags inspire so much hatred & violence & to what end? is the world really getting better?

i'm for the prayer flag being the soul flag blowing in the breeze.

the only problem with this, is that it's just imposing another 'religion'...buddhism.

(i know the 'free tibet' at the bottom of the pic is a bit cheezy, but it already looked like a postcard, and i couldn't resist).

sebautourdumond, cobraphil8, gevezeonline, Vesela, Paolo, arturo, benkrut, fireflyz, mathiasmo has marked this note useful

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sebautourdumond (3104) 2005-10-27 9:52

Hi Skye,
Very beautiful picture, I like colors of sky and colors of prayer flags. Contrasts between colors is good.
Well done,
Seb

mlopes (492) 2005-10-27 9:52

I think Patriotism is a good thing, fanatism is a diferent kind of thing... we could love our flag respecting that others love their own flags... but i understand your thought... we should all live under one flag... a flag that would stand above all others. Great and colourfull view and a good message.
Mario

tobourge (927) 2005-10-27 9:56

Hi Skye

Fantastic colors! The sky, the clouds, the flag...simply beautiful picture.

Thanks!

Tony

Vesela (949) 2005-10-27 10:02

I really like this shot - beautiful colors, contrast and compostion.
Well-done!
Regards,
Vesela

Paolo (40818) 2005-10-27 10:20

Hi Skye, simple, but amazing and very beautiful shot.
there are so many colors, a wonderful deep blue sky, full of beautiful clouds and all that prayer flags.
great shot and brilliant idea!
thanks, ciao

arindam_thokder (3946) 2005-10-27 10:37

Flying colors with interesting sky in the background, An unusual picture of Tibet. Nice capture.

DiaAzul (1367) 2005-10-27 10:50

There have been several prayer flag shots posted to TE in the recent past, but none of them quite captures the density, colour and texture of them quite like your picture here. I like very much the fact that the frame is filled with flags and the strong linear composition draws a strong parallel with lines of washing.Well captured and exposed with strong contrast.

arturo (31) 2005-10-27 10:59

Hi Skye,

I like the subject & the pov a lot...havin' one flag would be far too boring in my eyes...one can't blame flags for inspiring violence...look at Brasilian flag for example, isn't it beautiful?...cheers, artur

ballyna (1689) 2005-10-27 11:06

good colors,good wishes.
regards

ALSOM (6616) 2005-10-27 11:11

I've never seen a sky so colorful ;o).
Great composition and nice message.
Thanks, Al.

srabbe (1424) 2005-10-27 11:14

Beautiful composition and colors, it is a really original point of view.
Well done
Sophie

partha (13679) 2005-10-27 11:17

Good colourful pic. Nice composition.

fireflyz (2079) 2005-10-27 20:18

Hey Skye!
I just love the backdrop of clouds against such colorful rags. The flags are all colored rags and breath violence just like religions. Even buddhists that are supposedly very peaceful massacred thousands of hindus in cambodia and other places.
It makes me sick to my stomach to see people driving with flags on their cars which usually means they support the war. They are blind folded by it. Patriotism and religion have always been a marketing tool of fascism.
Thanks for sharing..
The other skye :)

cobraphil8 (11656) 2005-10-28 5:10

Beautiful frame and colors, well done

naxius (16679) 2005-10-29 4:31

Hello SKye,
A very unusual point of view to photography those flags but you did a great shot..
Splendid colors and contrast.
Bravo!
Alex

fijiphil (1345) 2006-01-18 14:07

Works for me! I wonder if the sky isn't a bit too cluttered with clouds... nah, I'm wrong. It's a great photo.

mathiasmo (1729) 2006-01-18 14:10

What a great shot, fully with simbols. Colors are great, so as the compo, framing and your note. Best regards and PEACE to us all.