Independence Day

By Paul Lavallee

On 6 January 2008

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I thought you might like this photo on JPGmag.com:

http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/406512

Independence Day

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.


You can purchase this, and other photos of mine at mylatehope.imagekind.com.

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!

57 Responses

  • Anton Stocker

    On 6 January 2008 Anton Stocker gave props:

    Cool!

  • eduardo cervantes

    On 6 January 2008 eduardo cervantes gave props:

    :-)

  • Frederic Frognier

    On 6 January 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:

    Well done Paul

  • Rachel Mckinnie

    On 6 January 2008 Rachel Mckinnie gave props:

    SUPER well done!

  • tana nichols

    On 6 January 2008 tana nichols said:

    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

    On 7 January 2008 Emma Brahas said:

    Great. wonederful!

  • jude mcconkey

    On 7 January 2008 jude mcconkey gave props:

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

  • Biliyna M

    On 7 January 2008 Biliyna M said:

    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

    On 7 January 2008 Carl W. Nunn gave props:

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

  • Alexis Gerard

    On 7 January 2008 Alexis Gerard gave props:

    Awesome image Paul

  • Jeff Clark

    On 8 January 2008 Jeff Clark gave props:

    Very cool!

  • Jerrica Aldridge

    On 8 January 2008 Jerrica Aldridge gave props:

    Breath-taking!!!

  • Nelson Campbell

    On 10 January 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:

    Most excellent...

  • Ilya Petushkov

    On 11 January 2008 Ilya Petushkov gave props:

    great double exposure! very nciely put together

  • Steve Hogle

    On 12 January 2008 Steve Hogle gave props:

    Excellent Color and compo!

  • Michael Van Der Tol

    On 14 January 2008 Michael Van Der Tol gave props:

    Ultra-creative Paul!

  • astronauta perdido

    On 14 January 2008 astronauta perdido said:

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

  • Laura Boston-thek

    On 15 January 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:

    Freaking cool paul!

  • Daniel Go

    On 15 January 2008 Daniel Go gave props:

    Awesome multiple exposure Paul :)

  • Struan Oglanby

    On 16 January 2008 Struan Oglanby said:

    super!

  • Alicia Bright

    On 17 January 2008 Alicia Bright said:

    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.

  • juliana dixon

    On 18 January 2008 juliana dixon gave props:

    great color- great message in your description

  • Peter Koziol

    On 22 January 2008 Peter Koziol said:

    Wow, i like the subtle double exposure

  • lucyna b.

    On 23 January 2008 lucyna b. said:

    beautiful, holga rules ~

  • Tim Smith-Laing

    On 24 January 2008 Tim Smith-Laing gave props:

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

  • Daniel Martinez

    On 24 January 2008 Daniel Martinez gave props:

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

  • Jaclyn Sollars

    On 25 January 2008 Jaclyn Sollars said:

    Paul, this is beautiful. Really, really beautiful.

  • Nicole Gesmondi

    On 26 January 2008 Nicole Gesmondi gave props:

    Paul, You're sooo awesome!

  • Mr. T

    On 30 January 2008 Mr. T gave props:

    Great message! VOTE! perfect title and an amazing holga shot!

  • Anna Clem

    On 1 February 2008 Anna Clem gave props:

    Intense!

  • michelle gonzales

    On 2 February 2008 michelle gonzales said:

    dude this is a jaw dropping picture!
    literally

  • rory cobbe

    On 4 February 2008 rory cobbe gave props:

    thats clever, and it's a great shot

  • Amanda Means

    On 6 February 2008 Amanda Means gave props:

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

  • Lauren Peralta

    On 6 February 2008 Lauren Peralta said:

    this is absolutely gorgeous.
    beautiful color!

  • Samuele Paladini

    On 4 March 2008 Samuele Paladini gave props:

    yeeeeeeees!!!

  • Mario Scattoloni

    On 13 March 2008 Mario Scattoloni gave props:

    Ditto on all accounts, gorgeous foto.

  • Bransen Samuelsen

    On 2 April 2008 Bransen Samuelsen gave props:

    totally perfect! the clouds make it so surreal

  • rosalina

    On 5 May 2008 rosalina said:

    this is a lovely double exposure. the clouds on the building look so great, like a painting or something.

  • Penny Nannini

    On 4 June 2008 Penny Nannini said:

    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

    On 4 June 2008 Pilar Coll i Gatells said:

    Bona! my vote

  • Jessica Hollenback

    On 4 June 2008 Jessica Hollenback gave props:

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

  • blue mitchell

    On 4 June 2008 blue mitchell gave props:

    Beautifully Done!

  • Natalie Franco

    On 4 June 2008 Natalie Franco gave props:

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

  • J. Harris Blacklist

    On 4 June 2008 J. Harris Blacklist gave props:

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

  • rory cobbe

    On 4 June 2008 rory cobbe gave props:

    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 Anne Heath

    On 4 June 2008 Caitlin Anne Heath said:

    love it, i do

  • Devon Willson

    On 4 June 2008 Devon Willson gave props:

    very cool.

  • Jim Robertson

    On 5 June 2008 Jim Robertson gave props:

    Amen on the story brother! Love the shot too!

  • Gabe Maxson

    On 5 June 2008 Gabe Maxson gave props:

    Has my VOTE !

  • maria tizon

    On 6 June 2008 maria tizon gave props:

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

  • Brian L. Schiele

    On 12 June 2008 Brian L. Schiele gave props:

    Excellent double exposure!

  • michaela Lewis

    On 15 June 2008 michaela Lewis said:

    Great double exposure just the right balance!

  • John Linton

    On 15 June 2008 John Linton gave props:

    Oh yeah! It rocks!

  • David Rocaberti

    On 19 June 2008 David Rocaberti gave props:

    Brilliant image. I would vote it 100 times!

  • Trey Hill

    On 3 July 2008 Trey Hill said:

    you're so hot right now.

    which is not a very democratic classification.

  • Elissa Pham

    On 11 July 2008 Elissa Pham gave props:

    Love this shot...

  • Leonardo Regnier

    On 5 August 2008 Leonardo Regnier said:

    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

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