JPG Magazine: Photos: "Independence Day" by Paul Lavallee

Independence Day

By Paul Lavallee

On 6 January 2008

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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.

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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!

In the story Democracy: It Starts (but doesn't end) with a Vote.

57 Responses

On 6 January 2008 Anton Stocker gave props:
Cool!
On 6 January 2008 eduardo cervantes gave props:
:-)
On 6 January 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:
Well done Paul
On 6 January 2008 Rachel Mckinnie gave props:
SUPER well done!
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!
On 7 January 2008 Emma Brahas said:
Great. wonederful!
On 7 January 2008 jude mcconkey gave props:
I like your mix of images - the idea of the media you use is fascinating.
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!
On 7 January 2008 Carl W. Nunn gave props:
has a Black Man I must vote my grandfather was not allowed to great photo
On 7 January 2008 Alexis Gerard gave props:
Awesome image Paul
On 8 January 2008 Jeff Clark gave props:
Very cool!
On 8 January 2008 Jerrica Aldridge gave props:
Breath-taking!!!
On 10 January 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
Most excellent...
On 11 January 2008 Ilya Petushkov gave props:
great double exposure! very nciely put together
On 12 January 2008 Steve Hogle gave props:
Excellent Color and compo!
On 14 January 2008 Michael Van Der Tol gave props:
Ultra-creative Paul!
On 14 January 2008 astronauta perdido said:
double exposure wisdom!!!!! Add 1 heart and 1 big YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!
On 15 January 2008 Laura Boston-thek gave props:
Freaking cool paul!
On 15 January 2008 Daniel Go gave props:
Awesome multiple exposure Paul :)
On 16 January 2008 Struan Oglanby said:
super!
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.
On 18 January 2008 juliana dixon gave props:
great color- great message in your description
On 22 January 2008 Peter Koziol said:
Wow, i like the subtle double exposure
On 23 January 2008 lucyna b. said:
beautiful, holga rules ~
On 24 January 2008 Tim Smith-Laing gave props:
Amazing double exp! So hard to make them this good. Brilliant!
On 24 January 2008 Daniel Martinez gave props:
This image has inspired me in many ways. Great work.
On 25 January 2008 Jaclyn Sollars said:
Paul, this is beautiful. Really, really beautiful.
On 26 January 2008 Nicole Gesmondi gave props:
Paul, You're sooo awesome!
On 30 January 2008 Mr. T gave props:
Great message! VOTE! perfect title and an amazing holga shot!
On 1 February 2008 Anna Clem gave props:
Intense!
On 2 February 2008 michelle gonzales said:
dude this is a jaw dropping picture!
literally
On 4 February 2008 rory cobbe gave props:
thats clever, and it's a great shot
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.
On 6 February 2008 Lauren Peralta said:
this is absolutely gorgeous.
beautiful color!
On 4 March 2008 Samuele Paladini gave props:
yeeeeeeees!!!
On 13 March 2008 Mario Scattoloni gave props:
Ditto on all accounts, gorgeous foto.
On 2 April 2008 Bransen Samuelsen gave props:
totally perfect! the clouds make it so surreal
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.
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.
On 4 June 2008 Pilar Coll i Gatells said:
Bona! my vote
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!
On 4 June 2008 blue mitchell gave props:
Beautifully Done!
On 4 June 2008 Natalie Franco gave props:
I love the over powering blue !! It sets the mood for something to come !! Majestic !!
On 4 June 2008 J. Harris Blacklist gave props:
Such a fantastic double exposure. Great story as well Yeah from me.
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 :-)
On 4 June 2008 Caitlin Anne Heath said:
love it, i do
On 4 June 2008 Devon Willson gave props:
very cool.
On 5 June 2008 Jim Robertson gave props:
Amen on the story brother! Love the shot too!
On 5 June 2008 Gabe Maxson gave props:
Has my VOTE !
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.
On 12 June 2008 Brian L. Schiele gave props:
Excellent double exposure!
On 15 June 2008 michaela Lewis said:
Great double exposure just the right balance!
On 15 June 2008 John Linton gave props:
Oh yeah! It rocks!
On 19 June 2008 David Rocaberti gave props:
Brilliant image. I would vote it 100 times!
On 3 July 2008 Trey Hill said:
you're so hot right now.

which is not a very democratic classification.
On 11 July 2008 Elissa Pham gave props:
Love this shot...
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