America

Happy Independence Day!!

We have had a lazy around the house family kind of day around here, and it has been wonderful.

I was really wondering what my photograph could be of today, but then I meandered through my blogroll and a thought got bumped back from the depths!

I came across a blog several months ago which I really really like.
It is quite interesting to look at visually. That is what kept me going back to it time after time.
What keeps me going back is the author's obvious faith in God.

Blog + Beauty + Belief = you got me coming back!

Seeing as how this gal is also a photographer...well come on, that is a super duper combo.

I know I know, what does that have to do with the photo of the day right??

Well this is what!
She has issued a RAW challenge! (head over to the link and check out the other images!)
That means you must take the theme of the week and compose a photograph then leave it completely untouched for posting!!!
In this era of touch up that is not a common thing, believe me!
So this weeks challenge...AMERICA!
Well duh, right?

When I think of America, I think of freedom.
Sacrifice of so many for freedom.

A nation built on the promise of freedom, and on the principles that strive to make it great despite our ineptness and ability to ruin things.

Sounds a bit like the gospel as well right???

Anyhoo...We fly our flag proudly around here, proclaiming our rights and freedoms.
That is where I went with picture taking today.
I am proud to live in a neighborhood where flags are abundant, as is the fire for America the Beautiful.

SOOC!! We talked about that the other day remember??
Straight out of camera!

I whittled down my results to about 9 shots and then called my husband in to help make a judgment call.
Huh? He picked the same one as I did!!
(Years of training folks, years of training!!)

Here are the runners up!
also both SOOC!

I personally almost like this one better...*






*I tend to like things a bit darker with a touch of drama.
That is my taste...always has been!

I hope your day has been awesome...or just American, which worked just fine for us around here!
Off to enjoy a grilled burger! YUM

ohhhh, found another SOOC challenge!!!