tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post1281970786052440472..comments2023-10-29T10:45:05.154-05:00Comments on Birmingham Through My Lens: Proud To Be An American!Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-84323597473952045092010-05-26T07:57:22.291-05:002010-05-26T07:57:22.291-05:00Virginia, what a wonderful thing to be a part of.....Virginia, what a wonderful thing to be a part of...how I envy your passport to such great events. I have to visit your blog to catch up on all the great things happening in my own city!steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-33861728986735758032010-05-21T23:34:21.192-05:002010-05-21T23:34:21.192-05:00A very touching and perfect shot that conveys your...A very touching and perfect shot that conveys your emotions and these new fellow citizens' big commitment. Hope you continue to receive these invitations to scenes you might not see otherwise and be able to keep stretching your wings and developing your photography chops in the community. So cool!<br />-KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687351187791689224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-46863916843238184972010-05-21T11:39:44.577-05:002010-05-21T11:39:44.577-05:00Nick Patterson knew what he was doing. A wonderful...Nick Patterson knew what he was doing. A wonderful shot, as could be expected.Nathalie H.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16806509041466785588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-8479893833086866232010-05-21T07:59:25.601-05:002010-05-21T07:59:25.601-05:00Welcome to the land of opportunity!Welcome to the land of opportunity!Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-68748820803329584752010-05-20T19:22:41.203-05:002010-05-20T19:22:41.203-05:00Dina: I don't think your really meant that a ...Dina: I don't think your really meant that a person who comes to Israel and becomes a citizen under the Law of Return takes it for granted. I'm guessing that most who make Aliyah (become citizens of Israel) do it because of a strong commitment to the idea of a Jewish State or because the situation in their country of origin is intolerable. Although Israelis may not be given to public fanfare, I doubt anyone takes it for granted.Mister Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405041951237611622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-41769313235184151532010-05-20T12:13:10.510-05:002010-05-20T12:13:10.510-05:00A wonderful photo V...it absolutely captures the m...A wonderful photo V...it absolutely captures the moment...<br /><br />All four of my grandparents were immigrants and naturalized citizens...while I wasn't in attendance at their ceremonies, I did experience the feelings of gratitude and honor of being an American, through my grandfather, who was the only grandparent still alive when I was born. In addition, years ago, I had the honor of celebrating the naturalization of two new citizens who I used to work with...it's a moving experience!!!TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-48216075049652358312010-05-20T09:35:59.382-05:002010-05-20T09:35:59.382-05:00Always very moving! Especially when we listen to t...Always very moving! Especially when we listen to the stories behind each one of these individuals...Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-345233724162456982010-05-20T09:35:25.336-05:002010-05-20T09:35:25.336-05:00Your photo captures how deeply touching this must ...Your photo captures how deeply touching this must have been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-59925441805220526612010-05-20T07:53:37.184-05:002010-05-20T07:53:37.184-05:00We welcome them!We welcome them!B SQUAREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510619553483917078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-83689026622785200702010-05-20T07:37:21.917-05:002010-05-20T07:37:21.917-05:00Tash, I'm glad this brought back good memories...Tash, I'm glad this brought back good memories foryou!<br /><br />Dina,<br />Sad that it is taken for granted!<br /><br />RR,<br />I wasn't the only photographer covering the event but I sure had fun doing it.<br /><br />Brattcat,<br />Oh yes, many more for you !<br /><br />Olivier,<br />Merci!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-91971411914039756732010-05-20T06:32:18.154-05:002010-05-20T06:32:18.154-05:00You've captured the essence of this extraordin...You've captured the essence of this extraordinary experience perfectly in this image, V. Will you show us more from this day, please?brattcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382428477056833533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-86332467442516623152010-05-20T05:49:12.446-05:002010-05-20T05:49:12.446-05:00Great photo, and what an honor to be asked to phot...Great photo, and what an honor to be asked to photograph the ceremony!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-13388622206825843002010-05-20T03:08:39.344-05:002010-05-20T03:08:39.344-05:00They should put this photo of yours on the dollar ...They should put this photo of yours on the dollar or in the US passport. Very moving. <br /><br />I kind of wish we in Israel had something similar. But here, with the Law of Return, becoming a citizen is just a normal thing with no fanfare. Taken for granted.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-26511461277127114362010-05-20T01:00:22.724-05:002010-05-20T01:00:22.724-05:00All right! Mr. Patterson found the RIGHT photograp...All right! Mr. Patterson found the RIGHT photographer. The number of countries is impressive. Brings back memories of my naturalization at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion (LA's concert hall). The orchestra was full and the ceremony was very moving...I remember liking the judge that spoke very much...brought tears to my then unsentimental 18-yr-old eyes.<br /><br />A couple of years ago, I was getting my passport renewed at the Federal Building, and an elder gentleman in a summer seersucker suit, with hat and cane, and his son or younger relative were called to the window to get their passport - the older man said, "God bless America" - brought tears to my (now sentimental) eyes.<br /><br />A lovely post, V. Thx for bringing back the memories.Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098034737961019226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-80884917278299099042010-05-20T00:46:48.866-05:002010-05-20T00:46:48.866-05:00beau portrait avec de belles couleurs chaudesbeau portrait avec de belles couleurs chaudesOlivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602980523811128510noreply@blogger.com