flag at half-mast

[MilesbeforeIsleep]

I have several pics of buildings with the U.S. flag at half-mast.  The subject of the image is not the flag or that it's at half-mast, it's incidental and is not a major component of the pic.      My question is: do you think the flag is a distraction and therefore should not be used?

 

Michael

[Bill Brooks]

Half mast is too distracting, unless it is a news image and the point of the image.

 

I would either discard the image, or photoshop the flag to the top of the pole. If the building is not well known, eliminate the pole and flag entirely.

[Robert M Estall]

Surely the bit of information you need to attach to your photos is who has died and is being honoured. As ever, information enhances our photographs, or as Bill suggests , tidy the photo

Edited December 20, 2018 by Robert M Estall

[MilesbeforeIsleep]

5 minutes ago, Bill Brooks said:

Half mast is too distracting, unless it is a news image and the point of the image.

 

I would either discard the image, or photoshop the flag to the top of the pole. If the building is not well known, eliminate the pole and flag entirely.

Thanks, Bill.   One of these days I'll open my eyes and look around.  

[Allan Bell]

Be sure to add the image has been digitally altered too. JIC.

 

Allan

 

 

[MilesbeforeIsleep]

1 minute ago, Allan Bell said:

Be sure to add the image has been digitally altered too. JIC.

 

Allan

 

 

Thanks, Allen.  Way too much trouble to PS out.  Complex background.  Buildings are local, will just shoot them again when I'm nearby.