The theme for this week’s photo challenge is symbol. From host Jen H:
Symbolism is uniquely human. We use symbols to represent intangible things like our beliefs and emotions, and to convert the abstract into something understandable. We may also use symbols to simplify and convey information.
Photography is often the same; an image illustrates a single moment in time, or captures an object in perpetuity. Much like symbols, photographs, too, may conjure vivid memories and mean a wide range of things to different people.
Last Saturday was the American July 4th Independence Day holiday. I think the colors of the American flag is a strong symbol and recognized globally. It seems a good topic for this photo challenge theme!
These photos are from a July 4th community park celebration, where many people from all ages showed their patriotism and creativity, decked out with the red, white and blue colors of the American flag.
From socks to hats, the red, white and blue colors were everywhere. Even pets had scarves with the colors or carried flags for their owners.
If you live in the U.S., did you attend a similar community celebration?
If you live outside the U.S., are there similar activities that inspire people to dress patriotically, or creatively express your nation’s flag colors?