Final Book- Alison Bingham

  You never realize just how many flags there are around you until you look for them. There are so many different types of flags, even in the small towns of this county. My objective was to portray how American citizens show their patriotism. At first, I began to look for anything patriotic, but it began to shift once I realized I was only capturing pictures of flags. My vision narrowed even further when I chose to photograph during the golden hour. This only gave me about a two-hour window each day for photography. The main struggle came from finding enough unique flags. I would take long walks around Ephraim looking for inspiration, and when that wasn't enough, I began to drive around. 

This project has truly shown me the meaning of dedication and endurance. It took almost a whole month of going out every afternoon to photograph this project. Every minute was worth it in the end. I learned so much about how people express their patriotism. Patriotism is more than a flag waving in a yard. It is an expression of the love people have for their country. I hope that those viewing my work will also feel this expression.