Patriotism Rains Down
by Tami Quigley
Title
Patriotism Rains Down
Artist
Tami Quigley
Medium
Photograph - Photography~ Digitally Enhanced
Description
“This is my country! Land of my birth!
This is my country! Grandest on earth!
I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold,
For this is my country to have and to hold.
What diff'rence if I hail from North or South
Or from the East or West?
My heart is filled with love for all of these.
I only know I swell with pride and deep within my breast
I thrill to see Old Glory paint the breeze.
With hand upon heart I thank the Lord for this my native land,
For all I love is here within her gates.
My soul is rooted deeply in the soil on which I stand,
For these are mine own United States.
This is my country! Land of my choice!
This is my country! Hear my proud voice!
I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold,
For this is my country! To have and to hold.”
~ “This Is My Country” is an American patriotic song composed in 1940
~ Lyrics by Don Raye, music by Al Jacobs
~ The song was completed in 1940 and first recorded in 1942 by Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians. Among others who have recorded it are the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Patti LaBelle. Tennessee Ernie Ford’s version appeared on his America the Beautiful album, released in February 1970, which was later re-released and marketed as Capitol’s Bicentennial Album.
Rain didn’t stop the fireworks from “reigning” as gold rained down with the spirit of patriotism from the summer sky during the 2018 Fourth of July Fireworks set off from J. Birney Crum Stadium, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
How wonderful it would be to have fireworks – and the fire of patriotism – in our hearts every day!
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July 6th, 2018
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Comments (27)
Aurelio Zucco
That is a stunning fireworks shot, Tami! Those are hard to get and you did such a fine job here...impressive stuff and your title couldn't be more perfect...excellent all around! L/F
Tami Quigley replied:
Thank you so very much Aurelio, really appreciate it! This was the one shot I could use as the rain made it a bit challenging LOL :)
Tami Quigley
Many thanks Nina Prommer for the feature in ART - It Is Good For You, much appreciated!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art! You are invited to archive your work in the Features Archive thread! group as well as any other thread in which it would fit!
Elizabeth Tillar
Fabulous capture of the July 4th fireworks, Tami! I love the colors against the black sky! l/f
VIVA Anderson
Fireworks never fail to thrill me, Tami.........compliments on this gorgeous capture/display.. love your Fireworks Collection too.......fv.........VIVA
Tami Quigley
Thanks so very much John Bailey for the feature in Images That Excite You, greatly appreciated!
Alana Thrower
Beautiful fireworks capture! Such fun! l/f
Tami Quigley replied:
Thanks so much Alana! It would have been more fun if it weren't raining, but there were beautiful to see just the same :)
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