Tag: Flag

  • Patriotic Parachute

    Patriotic Parachute

    This person jumped from a light aircraft and landed on a huge aircraft carrier, on the coast of San Diego. I’m sure this is someone’s idea of a thrilling experience, but that someone is definitely not me… I like to stay inside the plane as it flies. So, how many american flags do you think…

  • Red, White, and Blue

    Red, White, and Blue

    I’m trying something new this month – I’m going to dedicate every picture throughout November to a single theme: America. That’s right, all shots this month (newly edited, even if they were taken some time ago) come from the United States of America. What did this image teach me? I’m sure everyone over there in…

  • The Cross of St George

    The Cross of St George

    This is the cross of St George flag, and has represented England since the Reformation (so about 500 years ago or so). What did this image teach me? The red cross on a white background has been an enduring image since the 10th century, where it was used as an ensign during the crusades.

  • Flag

    Flag

    The Union Flag (often called a Union Jack) is, obviously, the national flag of the United Kingdom, but did you know that in China this flag has the nickname “rice-character flag” because it resembles their character for rice (米)…? What did this image teach me? Beyond the Chinese nickname, I also discovered that the flag…

  • The Pirate Flag

    The Pirate Flag

    Not quite a skull and cross bones, but definitely identifiable as a pirate flag nonetheless. This particular design is similar to (though not the same as) “Calico Jack” Rackham’s flag (a skull and crossed swords)… What did this image teach me? There’s quite a history to the pirate flag. Many pirates had their own variation…