Sunday, July 3, 2011

Images and Words Week #113: Independence

This week I was invited to host Images and Words. An honor I gladly accepted and I thank the admins for asking me. I chose independence because of the national holiday we have here in the United States. I know that not everyone here is from the US but every country has an independence day or something similar. Of course the word independence means much more than the day any country declares itself a free or sovereign nation. I hope everyone has fun with the theme this week. That is why we do this, at least it's why I do. It may take me a bit to get around to all the entries due to the holiday weekend here but i will get there. I'm very interested too see all the takes on this theme.


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The image I posted is really a collage instead of one single image. The flag, sky and fireworks images were all taken by me. The US outline map is a piece of clip art. The message is simple, have a Happy Independence Day, when ever it is in your neck of the woods! The whole thing was assembled in PhotoShop.

40 comments:

  1. Whoa, Wayne, that is such a cool shot!

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  2. Great work Wayne.................I will have to see what I can have you come up with for me............oops did I say that out loud??

    No seriously I will see what I can do.

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  3. great collage will look and see what I can shuster together

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  4. Thanks Wayne and welcome it is great to have you along this week as our Guest host.
    That is a mighty fine Image up there and you are most definitely very talented in Photoshop.
    Have a great Independence Day and I will see what I can come up with from Aussie Land.

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  5. Thanks for hosting this week Wayne and of course a very suitable theme for the US this time.. What a cool image, very well done!
    Happy 4th of July!

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  6. Hi Wayne, nice to see you hosting. Not greatly surprised by your choice of theme!! LOL. Here's my entry:

    http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/403/Images_Words_113_INDEPENDENCE

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  7. Love this. That took a lot of time to do. Be back with my link shortly.

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  8. Here's mine: http://awordsmith.multiply.com/journal/item/493/Images_Words_113

    It won't win any photography awards, but it wins my heart completely.

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  9. Back with my entry. I had the photos ready to use honoring the flag and July 4th for posting on Multiply and Facebook.

    Rockin' Heart Ranch Images & Words Week 113: Independence

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  10. Makes for a wonderful poster or banner.....I love when people show, or who are enthusistic about their patriotism........it's NOT seen enough.... I often wonder where people's hearts are.

    Wishing all who celebrate this US holiday, a safe and memorable one!
    I won't be submitting a presentation

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  11. What a shame Linda we will miss your contribution.

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  12. What a neat picture! I love what you did with the whole thing... very cool!

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  13. Hi guys.... busy busy busy today! I'll post tomorrow.

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  14. Very cool image. Love the way the flag makes he country go in waves. Happy Independence day! best Anders

    Here is mine: http://andrewhanson.multiply.com/journal/item/141/IAW_CXIII_-_Independence

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  15. That turned out really good. Very nice~!

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  16. Thank you for all the compliments on mine and for the great entries. I am off to see a baseball game and then some fireworks I will check back later to see any new entries. Have a great day!

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  17. oh sorry, was still in draft mode...corrected now, Thank you Ladycallie!

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  18. Hey~!! Thanks Wayne, Great Theme and Great job Hosting.
    Wonderful collage, well put together.
    http://leadfootweenie.multiply.com/journal/item/609/Images_Words_Week_113_Independence

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  19. For an overview of New Zealand's national holiday (we don't have an Independence Day) ...

    http://redpenn.multiply.com/journal/item/204/Images_n_Words_113_Independence_Day_for_USA

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  20. Fantastic Collage, Wayne. Wish I knew how to do something like that. Like a colourful poster.
    Happy Independence Day to all the US friends. Not sure if I can take part, will see what I can find and my time limits.
    Have a wonderful week.

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  21. I have caught up again and will be back later

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  22. I just wanted to thank the Admins for asking me to host Images and Words. It has been fun.

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  23. I want to thank you for hosting too. Great choice.
    I missed the challenge, but feel the Theme. Never take anything for granted.

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  24. Me too, Wayne. It was loads of fun ;-).

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