Friday, July 04, 2008

America, America!!

Independence Day 
The 4th of July


Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light, 
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming!
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, 
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallently streaming!
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, 
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there! 
O SAY DOES THAT STAR-SPANGLED BANNER YET WAVE
O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE, 
AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE!

~~~

xoabb

(above photo courtesy of  one of my son's best friend's - he's good!)

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29 comments:

  1. Amila SalgadoJuly 4, 2008 at 12:06 AM

    You are very smart - killing two birds in one stone. Great Skywatch capture! And happy Independence Day!

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  2. UnknownJuly 4, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    Love this view of the flag! very nice!
    My Sky Watch Friday posts

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  3. AnonymousJuly 4, 2008 at 12:38 AM

    Have a lovely day in America! Hope your skies are as blue! Love your perspective up to the flag :)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 4, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    happy 4th of July, Ann! I love the contrast of colors. beautiful one for a sky watch entry.

    great week-end ahead!

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  5. Pretty Life OnlineJuly 4, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    Perfect entry for skywatch... all I can say is that "you'll be the sun in somebody else's sky"...LoL! Mine's up too hope you can drop by...

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  6. AnonymousJuly 4, 2008 at 3:43 AM

    Nice flag photo against the sky.

    I think this is the best Sky Watch Friday yet. The things I have seen are very encouraging and the photography is spot on.

    I really admire your photography choices and your critical eye for composition, lighting and texture.

    Abraham Lincoln
    —Brookville Daily Photo

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  7. BeckyJuly 4, 2008 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful post for SWF. Happy 4th, and I love your header!
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. Mental P MamaJuly 4, 2008 at 8:10 AM

    Great shot Annie! Happy 4th!

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  9. MaryJuly 4, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    My hand's on my heart saluting! Great angle on the photo! Beautiful! Have a happy 4th!

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  10.  gmirageJuly 4, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    I agree with gallicissa! And a great angle at that too! Lovely sky shot!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 4, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Hmmm, indeed. Great photo, love the different perspective.

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  12. kjpwebJuly 4, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    Great double feature! Ouups - did I just wrote that without copying and pasting my precious comment?

    You and your family have a wonderful 4th of July!

    Cheers, Klaus

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  13. AnonymousJuly 4, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Lovely Shot!
    That's a great view of the flag!
    Thanks for borrowing it so you could share!

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  14. TomJuly 4, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    EXcellent post and picture.. thank your sons friend from Old womtig

    Thank you for joining in with Sky Watch this week.. your pictures, comments and time a very much appreciated by many.
    Tom

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  15. AnonymousJuly 4, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    what a GREAT shot! The blue of that sky is wonderful. Happy 4th to you!

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  16. NaturegirlJuly 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Perfect SWF entry! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. DarylJuly 4, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    I love the angle .. it makes it all the more special .. and I am SO happy you are back online ..

    :-Daryl

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  18. Snap CatchJuly 4, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Great catch for SWF! God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.... Happy weekend! Mine's up too hope you can drop by.... here

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  19. KatneyJuly 4, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    Lots of flags today--appropriately so and lovely to look at. Happy 4th!

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  20. Laura ~Peach~July 4, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    great pic! thanks to sons friend!
    HAPPY 4th

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  21. Kathie BrownJuly 4, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    Wonderful shot of the flag from an interesting angle. I love the cross beam in the photo. It makes it much more interesting. Happy 4th!

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  22. me ann my cameraJuly 4, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    A lovely perspective. Have a happy 4th.

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  23. MicheleJuly 4, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    It's a beautiful photo! I really hope you are having a wonderful day!!
    Mountain Retreat Photos

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  24. AnonymousJuly 4, 2008 at 10:06 PM

    Nicely shot! I love the angle!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 5, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    Fantastic flag shot!

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  26. AnneKaJuly 6, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    Great sky watch post, still trying to see all the sky watch photos on Tom's blog.

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  27. AndreaJuly 6, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    Now this is what I call perfect.

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  28. MarieJuly 6, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Great sky watch :)

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  29. esnorwayJuly 7, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    nice pic

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