bluechameleon
oh, Canada
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 1 July 2009 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
“Well I've seen your flag on the marble arch and love is not a victory march, it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah...”
-- Leonard Cohen
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Lylou & Roland from BESANCON, France
Have a nice day all of you cousins Canadian....
1 Jul 2009 5:22am
@Lylou & Roland: Thank you! I say why not everyone celebrate, we can all celebrate the birthdays of each country :)
Jane from California, United States
Now that's a Canadian image. And how about when k.d. lang sings that song on her album Hymns of the 49th Parallel? It's the best. Love how you framed the flag in a red building.
1 Jul 2009 5:57am
@Jane: Thanks so much Jane.
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Wonderful tones and I love the processing on this one! Very nice work!
1 Jul 2009 6:08am
k@ from Paris, France
That smoothy red and white framed that way are really soft - never visited your country (yet) but I hope I'll do that one day (and especially Vancouver island). Nice tribute*
1 Jul 2009 6:13am
@k@: Thank you K. If you do get over this way, make sure to stop in Vancouver too :)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Happy Canada Day to you Sharon - and good to see a quote from one of my all time favourite songs.
1 Jul 2009 6:42am
@dobbino: Thanks Rob! Leonard Cohen is a favourite of mine as well. Cheers!
xavier cardell from menorca-barcelona, Spain
It seem like you had little light for this shot. It's almost a night shot. Good job!
1 Jul 2009 7:45am
@xavier cardell: Thank you...yes, it was a day of low lighting.
Tracey from Maryland, United States
I have never been there, but love it all the same. I love the smoothness and softness of this one. Perhaps it reflects the sweet feelings you have for your country.
1 Jul 2009 10:21am
Jaol from Canarias+Asturias, Spain
Very happy day to all Canadians! Touching when someone feels proud of her country as you do.
1 Jul 2009 11:02am
@Jaol: Thank you Jaol...I feel lucky to live where I do.
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Nicely captured Sharon! Happy Canada Day! ;-)
1 Jul 2009 12:50pm
@Eric Cousineau: Thanks Eric! Happy Canada Day to you too :)
Craig@Random Ramblings from Herts, United Kingdom
Nicely done, I love the soft feeling here. Have a great day!
1 Jul 2009 1:08pm
rian from mobile, United States
oh yeah, it's canada day there! :D that's a cool way to celebrate it.. :)
1 Jul 2009 1:19pm
Angel Corrochano from Madrid, Spain
Maravillosa toma. Yo Amo esos colores difusos
Saludos
1 Jul 2009 2:18pm
Krims@nline.be from Wemmel, Belgium
I've always be found of this great flag. At least you have an icon on it. We only got 3 colors in it. Love the blurring you applied. Well done!
1 Jul 2009 2:26pm
Aurore from Paris, France
i like this soft and personal tribute ! very well done :)
1 Jul 2009 2:45pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is a beautiful image. Love the soft colors and the wonderful flag.
1 Jul 2009 3:07pm
Liang from San Francisco, United States
awesome, i love canada, had a great experience in toronto way back! I love the soft processing you used here.
1 Jul 2009 4:18pm
browneyes from Kanagawa, Japan
Love moss green below window in soften red. Happy Canada Day!
1 Jul 2009 4:18pm
Marcie from United States
Appropriate image for Canada Day..and love your chosen Leonard Cohen quote. One of my favorite songs of his!!!
1 Jul 2009 4:24pm
Dulcie from Danville, United States
A wonderfully soft moody shot. Nice interplay of red tones.
1 Jul 2009 5:21pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
I shall honor this page by respectably "not" singing Oh Canada : ] best...jerry
1 Jul 2009 5:36pm
LESLIE from norwich, United Kingdom
HAPPY CANADA DAY Sharon....... from someone who wished they were Canadian
Les
1 Jul 2009 5:36pm
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Yours is a beautiful flag, and I like to see it. I've been many times in Canada teaching.
This processing gives a sweet softness to the image.
1 Jul 2009 7:03pm
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Happy Canada day Sharon! Hope to visit your beautiful country soon! (Thanks for Cohen's quote!!)
1 Jul 2009 7:13pm
Otto K. from Atlanta, United States
come friends of mine are just now celebrating their first Canada Day.
1 Jul 2009 9:44pm
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Did not know it is Canada Day. A pleasant one to you, Sir. Beautiful image.
1 Jul 2009 9:59pm
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
nice colour link between the maple leaf and the brick of the building Sharon!
1 Jul 2009 10:50pm
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
i fell in love with this flag when i was 13 -- beautiful beautiful work here BC!!!
3 Jul 2009 3:25am
Susan from United States
Love the composition and the post processing...really nice homage to your country!
3 Jul 2009 3:25pm
Tammy-Cricket from United States
I really do adore the expression in this picture. I love the flag.
5 Jul 2009 2:54am
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
I really like the soft focus in this image and lack of contrast. Very well done. This effect makes this image looking an artistic statement.
5 Jul 2009 3:07pm
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
My imagination is getting the better of me, I picture this a hotel window like the Chelsea in New York and Leonard Cohen has put up the flag for Canada Day. But I really can't seem to see him doing such an act of tribalism. :D
5 Jul 2009 11:43pm
Nikon D70
1/25 second
F/5.3
145 mm