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08/20/2005 06:40:24 AM |
Well, I have to say I'm disappointed, but not surprised. The picture does fail to really explain my point of view, and that is my fault (although I don't have the talent tools or money to really do it right). The picture idea comes from my (limited) travels in South America. "World-Wide" is perhaps too broad, "Third-World" is more like it. To a great number of people in this world, America is very much a symbol of power, affluence, and material wealth. The fact that yes, there are poor people in America really has nothing to do with that and doesn't detract from my statement.
To Willtorecord, I would say that to me it is interesting that a single symbol can have so many meanings, depending on your point of view. This is particularly true with this symbol, especially today as our tyrannical leaders twist the meaning of the flag for their own agenda. My hopes here were (in vain) to try and show the alternate point of view that a great portion of the rest of the world have.
Thanks to those who commented, it is greatly appreciated. I am still interested in technical/artistic comments, if anyone have them. |
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08/09/2005 06:14:44 PM |
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08/09/2005 01:06:01 PM |
| A lot of people from other countries don't feel this means affluence. 5 |
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08/08/2005 11:33:00 AM |
| Not a big fan of patriot art in international arenas, others could suggest the American flag represents anything but a world wide symbol. |
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08/04/2005 07:45:29 AM |
| a world wide symbol, but not particularly a symbol of affluence. |
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08/04/2005 05:14:45 AM |
| Great shot! Works for me. |
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08/03/2005 09:58:44 AM |
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08/03/2005 07:40:14 AM |
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08/03/2005 04:37:27 AM |
Its hard to judge, what comment this photo is making?
And what is the tone of that comment.
Only shwoing which is real(the pwoer of a nation)? Or obliquely shwoing the irony of it???
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08/03/2005 03:13:04 AM |
| Here's the winning picture right here. (10!) |
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08/03/2005 02:05:49 AM |
| The Affluence Challenge description says, "The opposite of the poverty challenge. Knock us out with your representation of MATERIAL WEALTH." This is a cut and paste message that I will comment on all submissions that do not seem to suit the topic of the challenge. Take note I understand this maybe just my personal opinion, and as such I only deducted 1 point from my original vote. |
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08/03/2005 01:36:52 AM |
| I don't think so somehow, lot's of poor people in the US my friend. |
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08/02/2005 09:55:10 PM |
I like the sharpness and vivid colors. I love flag as it symbolizes much of how my country came to be - but I don't see that it says affluence. There are too many poor in this country that our own government does not seem to care about. They would rather re-build other countries than to feed and clothe their own.
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