In honor of... CC

[SharedMemories]

Hey Everyone,

WOW I have been gone for too long! I have missed you all, but I have been crazy busy taking pictures and learning more and more. With that being said, ny neice Shy wanted to honor my husband and I by doing a Military type photo shoot,(she is practicing to be a model) she is young (14) and I have permission to post the photos.

My settings ISO 400, F2.8
I was using only a speedlight for lighting...
**these were loaded from facebook to flickr then put on here, they look SO Grainy! but they dont look so grainy in real life...

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[photo guy]

Very nice. I wish more people would honor our troops like your family has done here. Keep up the good work, the photos look very nice.

 

[tirediron]

The pictures are well done, and the young lady is very attractive, but I'm afraid I see nothing honourable about draping a country's national flag over your shoulder like a tea-towel, and unless she is a member of Armed Forces, wearing that uniform (especially in that manner) is a violation of US federal law.

 

[SharedMemories]

tirediron
I asked for CC on the portraits not a lesson in, the uniform is a retired style and is no longer used by the Army so it can be used and is not a violation of any law. I served my country for 8 years and those are my uniforms.
As far as the flag you should do your research... 18-11-204 of the Colorado State Law states
It's a misdemeanor to publicly "mutilate, deface, defile, trample upon, burn, cut, or tear" a flag if the intent is to "cast contempt or ridicule" on it or to "outrage the sensibilities" of those who see or might learn of it. A "flag" is "any flag, ensign, banner, standard, colors, or replica or representation thereof which is an official or commonly recognized symbol" of America or the state. We (she) did nothing to mutilate, deface, defile, trample upon, burn, cut, or tear" a flag if the intent is to "cast contempt or ridicule"

 

[SharedMemories]

Photoguy, Thanks! I appreciate your comments!

 

[bazooka]

I don't think he was implying that it was illegal to wear the flag, but it is certainly against US flag etiquette...

USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - Flag Etiquette

Anyway... I like the set I suppose. They all look quite orangish on my screen though.

 

[tirediron]

tirediron
I asked for CC on the portraits not a lesson in, the uniform is a retired style and is no longer used by the Army so it can be used and is not a violation of any law. I served my country for 8 years and those are my uniforms.
As far as the flag you should do your research... 18-11-204 of the Colorado State Law states
It's a misdemeanor to publicly "mutilate, deface, defile, trample upon, burn, cut, or tear" a flag if the intent is to "cast contempt or ridicule" on it or to "outrage the sensibilities" of those who see or might learn of it. A "flag" is "any flag, ensign, banner, standard, colors, or replica or representation thereof which is an official or commonly recognized symbol" of America or the state. We (she) did nothing to mutilate, deface, defile, trample upon, burn, cut, or tear" a flag if the intent is to "cast contempt or ridicule"

Funny, I don't see any exemptions for "retired uniforms" in the statutes. I also did not say that what was being done with the flag was illegal, just in very, very poor taste. If you're a serving military member, you should know better!

 

[SharedMemories]

I guess it is a matter of opinion... If it offensive to anyone I will take it down, I am trying to grow as a photographer and simply posted to get some other opinons and I have gotten those. Thank you very much

 

[photo guy]

Your Welcome. I have relatives who have served our country. Grandfather served in the Korean War and a cousin just served in Iraq. Thank You for your service.

 

[SharedMemories]

Thanks, I am seeing orange too know that it has been pointed out...

 

[Ron Evers]

Thanks, I am seeing orange too know that it has been pointed out...

Yes, they are a tad warm on my calibrated monitor.

 

[Fender5388]

i don't see anything offensive here, people need to lighten up if this offends them.

that being said. i wish they were a little bit brighter, and maybe crop the black background in the first two out.

 

[rgregory1965]

tirediron
I asked for CC on the portraits not a lesson in, the uniform is a retired style and is no longer used by the Army so it can be used and is not a violation of any law. I served my country for 8 years and those are my uniforms.
As far as the flag you should do your research... 18-11-204 of the Colorado State Law states
It's a misdemeanor to publicly "mutilate, deface, defile, trample upon, burn, cut, or tear" a flag if the intent is to "cast contempt or ridicule" on it or to "outrage the sensibilities" of those who see or might learn of it. A "flag" is "any flag, ensign, banner, standard, colors, or replica or representation thereof which is an official or commonly recognized symbol" of America or the state. We (she) did nothing to mutilate, deface, defile, trample upon, burn, cut, or tear" a flag if the intent is to "cast contempt or ridicule"

Funny, I don't see any exemptions for "retired uniforms" in the statutes. I also did not say that what was being done with the flag was illegal, just in very, very poor taste. If you're a serving military member, you should know better!

I am former Marine, can you post the Federal laws about what your speaking about....I would like to read them....If this is really true how do Military surplus stores sell Used and Retired Military uniforms?

I personally dont see anything wrong with the pictures....there tastefull, the model is a family member, now if that 14 yo old girl was in a thong....then I might have issuses with the flag being used.....

 

[Dillard]

Nice set...Just a few things..

1) They do appear a bit orange
2) The fingernail polish in 3 in quite distracting
3) Her hair looks pretty blown out in #2

 

[SharedMemories]

Thanks DIllard! I had a lot of trouble with her hair it is SO blond but she had the red highlights put in, it really made me think and I just couldnt get it.. Anytips?