Parachuting With Old Glory
by Connie Fox
Title
Parachuting With Old Glory
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
Old Glory unfurls from the hands of a parachutist descending at Wings Over Houston air show in Houston, Texas, 2013. Accompanied by a scripture verse on freedom. Colors: red, white, and blue. Red and blue lens flare leads the eye directly to the skydiver, in silhouette.
Copyright 2013 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved
Nikon D80
Featured in Nikon Users Photography and Imagery, October 2013, seconds after being uploaded to FAA. Special thanks to Laura Strain for such an honor. Also featured the same day in Beauty Captured. Thanks, Ella Char! Featured in The American Flag October 29, 2013. Thank you, Thomas Woolworth! November 2013: A Top Finisher in the Images With Quotes contest. Featured on the eve of Veterans Day, November 2013, by Inspiring Quotes and Scriptures. Featured in Weekly Fun For All Mediums, October 2014; USA Photographers, People Movers, and Just Perfect, 2022.
On behalf of the Commemorative Air Force, which produces Wings Over Houston, The Point Group has granted permission to display this and other images from this years air show. My thanks to each of these organizations. According to Wings Over Houston, publicity for the show greatly benefits our community, so feel free to promote.
Parachuting With Old Glory by Connie Fox
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October 28th, 2013
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Comments (31)
Allison Griffin
I'm sorry, Connie. I went to vote for this beautiful image and discovered that this contest doesn't allow more than one vote!! I was shocked. Please forgive.
Connie Fox
How lovely to see this image featured in Weekly Fun For All Mediums. Thanks so much, Chrisann Ellis!
Connie Fox
Thank you, Beverly, for a comment that made my day! So glad you like it. Thanks, too, for your vote and for making it a Favorite.
Connie Fox
Hi, Deb. What a wonderful comment. You made my day by capturing in words all that I tried to accomplish with this image. Thank you so much for that, and for your v/f too. I'm very grateful.
Deb Halloran
Hi Connie, This is so wonderful! Fantastic capture and the verse fits this image perfectly. Exquisite work of art. v/f
Connie Fox
My thanks, Thierry, for featuring "Parachuting With Old Glory" on the homepage of Inspiring Quotes and Scripture. Especially in view of Veterans Day, I am honored.
Connie Fox
Thank you for your compliment, Annie. I did give some extra attention to the composition. Thanks for your vote too!
Connie Fox
Wow! Thank you, Thomas Woolworth, for featuring this image in The American Flag. In view of the subject matter, I feel especially honored.
Connie Fox
Thank you so much, Dave. I really appreciate your taking the time to comment on my work, and to vote.