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The Flag of Cuba
Not too long ago I was roaming an airport in Europe and noticed an international flight to the city of Havana, the capital of the country / island of Cuba. I don’t know much about Cuba other than it has had a challenging relationship with the United States. I am aware of the Cuban flag, which has been adopted more than 100 years ago, in 1902. Ever since it has been hoisted on residential and commercial flag poles throughout the island. Continue reading
The National Honduran Flag
Like other counties in South America, Honduras achieved independence back in 1821 as part of the Central American federation along with other countries including: Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Guatemala. The present flag as displayed officially from Honduran flag poles, was officially adopted back in 1949. The current flag is included in many selections of international flag for sale in the United States. Continue reading
Interesting Wall Treatments Of All Kinds – Republic of South Africa
All of my life I have been a great soccer fan. Last year’s soccer world cup that was held in the Republic of South Africa pushed me close to making a decision of traveling down to this incredible land. The national flag of this country is refreshing to me. Attached to poles of all kinds through the South African land, and the rest of the world, the South African flag features a great design with use of splendid colors. Continue reading
Spherical Panoramas of Germany
Panoramic photography, including the capturing of a spherical panorama, can offer wonderful challenge. I have yet to experience a session where people will actually leave me alone when capturing spherical panoramas. My next trip will likely take me to different countries in Europe, including the nation of Germany. Continue reading
The Best in Spherical Panorama Photos of Areas Around the World – Republic of France
Photography is one my many hobbies, especially the capturing of spherical panoramas of in and outdoor environments. A little while ago I traveled to Europe and visited a good number of cities and towns in France, which really offer a unique experience in terms of panoramic photography. Continue reading
Neat Flag Facts – The National Canadian Flag
This article presents flag facts on the national Canadian flag, which is hoisted on poles of all kinds throughout Canada. The world has a good number of flags, including North American flags, representing the different respective countries that the world counts today. A good example of an event where international flags are displayed is the Big M Weekend at the Miller Motorsports Park. Having said that, and in terms of world countries, only a small handful of nations do not have their uniquely designed banner or flag. Continue reading
Spherical Panoramas & Travel: The Netherlands
A spherical panorama is a great to capture a beautiful environment. On a recent trip to Europe I took along equipment necessary to shoot spherical panoramas, which included a better Nikon camera with a 10.5 mm fish-eye lens. This article gives a short summary of some of our adventures and a little more information about the Kingdom of the Netherlands or Nederland, the country we visited for about a week or 2. Continue reading
The South Carolina Flag
Banners (including school banners) and flags of different kinds, big or maybe better said huge and small are displayed from poles of all kinds, including residential flag poles. The United States counts dozens of different official flags, representing states and territories as well as the nation, and other respective organizations. The flag of South Carolina for example is considered one of those flags. Continue reading
The Russia Flag
I have researched and studied banners and historical flags of all kinds, including school banners. National flags fascinate me, especially those considered a little more controversial or those that have been displayed from residential flag poles and such for only a relatively short time. The Russian flag is a tricolor flag, meaning it displays three colors on three horizontal or vertical bands, also called stripes. Continue reading