Independence Day

Hot! In Democracy

by Paul Lavallee  

Uploaded 6 Jan 2008 — 98 favorites

© Paul Lavallee

© mylatehope.com

A subtle reminder to my friends out in JPGworld to get out and vote. The 2006 mayoral race in my hometown of 79,269 people was decided by 79 votes! While I would argue that being a political person goes well beyond just voting, it is still very important to excercise that right.

Intentional double exposure of the Rhode Island State House and Providence's Masonic Temple using my Holga camera.

Created using a Holga 120CFN with 20(!?!) year expired AGFA Chrome 50 RS Professional (iso 50) slide film. Positive (slide) scanned with an HP Scanjet 4890. No digital manipulation used!

52 responses

  • Anton Stocker

    Anton Stocker   gave props (6 Jan 2008):

    Cool!

  • eduardo cervantes

    eduardo cervantes gave props (6 Jan 2008):

    :-)

  • Frederic Frognier

    Frederic Frognier   gave props (6 Jan 2008):

    Well done Paul

  • Rachel Mckinnie

    Rachel Mckinnie gave props (6 Jan 2008):

    SUPER well done!

  • tana nichols

    tana nichols said (6 Jan 2008):

    Awesome image and comment too. Remember, we have the vote, so use it!!! Besides it gives you *itching rights if things don't go well!

  • Emma Brahas

    Emma Brahas said (7 Jan 2008):

    Great. wonederful!

  • jude mcconkey

    jude mcconkey gave props (7 Jan 2008):

    I like your mix of images - the idea of the media you use is fascinating.

  • Bilyana M

    Bilyana M said (7 Jan 2008):

    I definetly think that your shot is a perfect reminder to the people all over the world to use their right and to vote.That's what the democracy gives us-the right to choose the people who are going to rule our lives!Great Job!

  • Carl W. Nunn

    Carl W. Nunn gave props (7 Jan 2008):

    has a Black Man I must vote my grandfather was not allowed to great photo

  • Alexis Gerard

    Alexis Gerard gave props (7 Jan 2008):

    Awesome image Paul

  • Jeff Clark

    Jeff Clark gave props (8 Jan 2008):

    Very cool!

  • Jerrica Aldridge

    Jerrica Aldridge gave props (8 Jan 2008):

    Breath-taking!!!

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell   gave props (10 Jan 2008):

    Most excellent...

  • Ilya Petushkov

    Ilya Petushkov gave props (11 Jan 2008):

    great double exposure! very nciely put together

  • Steve Hogle

    Steve Hogle gave props (12 Jan 2008):

    Excellent Color and compo!

  • astronauta perdido

    astronauta perdido said (14 Jan 2008):

    double exposure wisdom!!!!! Add 1 heart and 1 big YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!

  • Laura Boston-Thek

    Laura Boston-Thek gave props (15 Jan 2008):

    Freaking cool paul!

  • Daniel Go

    Daniel Go gave props (15 Jan 2008):

    Awesome multiple exposure Paul :)

  • Alicia Bright

    Alicia Bright said (17 Jan 2008):

    As soon I saw this i knew it was Holga. I wish I could use mine more often, but film gets expenisve. Anyways, this is a really amazing photograph.

  • j dixon

    j dixon gave props (18 Jan 2008):

    great color- great message in your description

  • Peter Koziol

    Peter Koziol said (22 Jan 2008):

    Wow, i like the subtle double exposure

  • Tim Smith-Laing

    Tim Smith-Laing gave props (24 Jan 2008):

    Amazing double exp! So hard to make them this good. Brilliant!

  • Daniel Martinez

    Daniel Martinez gave props (24 Jan 2008):

    This image has inspired me in many ways. Great work.

  • Jaclyn Sollars

    Jaclyn Sollars said (25 Jan 2008):

    Paul, this is beautiful. Really, really beautiful.

  • Nicole Gesmondi

    Nicole Gesmondi gave props (26 Jan 2008):

    Paul, You're sooo awesome!

  • Anna Clem

    Anna Clem gave props (1 Feb 2008):

    Intense!

  • michelle gonzales

    michelle gonzales said (2 Feb 2008):

    dude this is a jaw dropping picture!
    literally

  • rory cobbe

    rory cobbe gave props (4 Feb 2008):

    thats clever, and it's a great shot

  • Amanda Means

    Amanda Means gave props (6 Feb 2008):

    Wow, great colors and powerful statement. I am going to have to try some of that double exposure stuff.

  • Samuele Paladini

    Samuele Paladini gave props (4 Mar 2008):

    yeeeeeeees!!!

  • Mario Scattoloni

    Mario Scattoloni gave props (13 Mar 2008):

    Ditto on all accounts, gorgeous foto.

  • Penny Nannini

    Penny Nannini   said (4 Jun 2008):

    I have no idea how I missed this one, it's fantastic! I'm glad I found it when I could vote.

  • Pilar Coll i Gatells

    Pilar Coll i Gatells   said (4 Jun 2008):

    Bona! my vote

  • Jessica Martinez

    Jessica Martinez gave props (4 Jun 2008):

    This is an amazing shot, I am sure you were thrilled when this one processed. You got my vote on this one!

  • Natalie Franco

    Natalie Franco gave props (4 Jun 2008):

    I love the over powering blue !! It sets the mood for something to come !! Majestic !!

  • J. Harris Blacklist

    J. Harris Blacklist   gave props (4 Jun 2008):

    Such a fantastic double exposure. Great story as well Yeah from me.

  • rory cobbe

    rory cobbe gave props (4 Jun 2008):

    I find the number of shots in the democracy theme which are Flag based interesting, as if they imply Democracy. Interesting thought misguided but interesting. nice piece Paul and of course it's a great shot, as usual. keep it country as they say in Longford, which is largely democratic :-)

  • Caitlin Heath

    Caitlin Heath said (4 Jun 2008):

    love it, i do

  • Devon Willson

    Devon Willson gave props (4 Jun 2008):

    very cool.

  • Jim Robertson

    Jim Robertson   gave props (5 Jun 2008):

    Amen on the story brother! Love the shot too!

  • Gabe Maxson

    Gabe Maxson gave props (5 Jun 2008):

    Has my VOTE !

  • maria tizon

    maria tizon gave props (6 Jun 2008):

    I'll hold up signs with you any day, Paul. Excellent story. Can't wait to read it in print.

  • michaela Lewis

    michaela Lewis said (15 Jun 2008):

    Great double exposure just the right balance!

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (15 Jun 2008):

    Oh yeah! It rocks!

  • David Rocaberti

    David Rocaberti gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    Brilliant image. I would vote it 100 times!

  • Trey Hill

    Trey Hill said (3 Jul 2008):

    you're so hot right now.

    which is not a very democratic classification.

  • Elissa Pham

    Elissa Pham gave props (11 Jul 2008):

    Love this shot...

  • Leonardo Regnier

    Leonardo Regnier said (5 Aug 2008):

    Great picture my friend, congrats!!! VOTED !!!!
    Leo
    ps.: Could you please consider to view (and vote) my pictures? http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/486972 http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/792500

  • Melissa Ott

    Melissa Ott gave props (31 Dec 2008):

    neat shot!

  • nema' etebar

    nema' etebar said (17 Jan 2009):

    very nice..

  • Pascal Fellonneau

    Pascal Fellonneau said (4 Jul 2009):

    beautiful

  • ♥ Cairenn ♥

    ♥ Cairenn ♥   said (17 Aug 2009):

    !!AWESOME!!

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