She Said–4rth of Red, and Yellow, Black and White

#26 American Made

America is known for being all about Red, White, and Blue, but perhaps we should also say we are Red and Yellow, Black and White, and yes, we ALL are precious in HIS sight.

4rth of July Parade

This 4rth of July we attended a parade in our town, and then later attended an outdoor concert at Greenfield Village.

Picnic at Greenfield Village

We took a picnic supper to Greenfield Village to listen to the Detroit Ragtime Band and the Detroit Symphony play some great American music. Baseball Boy’s Bass Guitar teacher had a song he composed played by the Ragtime Band, which we particularly enjoyed. We greatly enjoyed both the parade and the concert. (Thanks for the tickets Mr. Hayes and thanks for teaching my son Electric Bass Guitar)

Listening to the Detroit Symphony

Instead of chronicling the events of our day, I focused on the people. Just ordinary, beautiful, Americans. We come in red hair and yellow hair, and black hair and white hair. We come without hair. We come with beards and tattoos and baby carriers. We come old and young and in-between. We come tall and short and big and small. We come pretty much every-which way.

#24 The Truth

And it stuck me that we really all are precious in HIS sight.

So enjoy a sampling of HIS handiwork. Enjoy a sampling of Americana. And just for the fun of it, see if you can tell which photo is of someone who was engaged-to-be-married recently. I numbered and titled all the photos, so cast your ballot at the end. I just might have a Give-Away. BTW the other prizes were sent out last week, hope the three winners enjoy their small package.

#1 American Soldier

#2 American Firefighter–that’s his town reflected in the mirror.

#3 Former American Soldier

#4 Vietnam Veteran

#4.5 Mama and Baby

#5 American in plaid

#6 Sharing a good time–this is my favorite photo of the day.

#7 Daddy and baby

#8 American lady

#9 American Tie

#10 Beauty in the Band

#11 Beauty in the Crowd

#12 Lovely Lady

#13 American in Orange

#14 American Mom

#15 American with Beard

#16 American with moustache

#17 American Beauty

#18 Will Smith

#19 American Lady

#20 American Family

#21 U.S.A. Lady

#22 Brown Eyes

#23 Sweet Singer

#25 American Momma with Braid

#27 Tired American Girl and her Daddy

#28 Father and Daughter

#29 Blonde American Family

#30 Loveliness in a Lady

#31 All-American Boy

#32 American in Action

#33 American Man

#34 Patriotic American Girl

#35 Sunglasses

#36 I’ve Been There!

#37 Elder American

#38 Happy Brother

#40 Indian-American

#41 American Librarian

#42 Texting American

#43 Fife and Drums

#44 Old Time Baseball

#45 My American Girls

#46 All-American Girl

#47 Arab-American Lady

#48 American in Yellow

#49 American in Pink

#50 American in Profile

#51 American in Blue

#52 Mikey Likes It.

#53 Red-Headed Sweetheart

#54 Red-headed Lady

That was our 4rth of July. Hope you enjoyed your day.

And don’t forget to guess what photo you think is of a person recently engaged-to-be-married.

Jum Jum,

–rebecca

Here’s the photos if you need them again.

: 4rth of July Parade

: Picnic at Greenfield Village

: Listening to the Detroit Symphony

: #1 American Soldier

: #2 American Firefighter

: #3 Former American Soldier

: #4 Vietnam Veteran

: #5 Mama and Baby

: #5 American in plaid

: #6 Sharing a good time.

: #7 Daddy and baby

: #8 American lady

: #9 American Tie

: #10 Beauty in the Band

: #11 Beauty in the Crowd

: #12 Lovely Lady

: #13 American in Orange

: #14 American Mom

: #15 American with Beard

: #16 American with moustache

: #17 American Beauty

: #18 Will Smith

: #19 American Lady

: #20 American Family

: #21 U.S.A. Lady

: #22 Brown Eyes

: #23 Sweet Singer

: #24 The Truth

: #25 American Momma with Braid

: #26 American Made

: #27 Tired American Girl and her Daddy

: #28 Father and Daughter

: #29 Blonde American Family

: #30 Loviliness in a Lady

: #31 All-American Boy

: #32 American in Action

: #33 American Man

: #34 Patriotic American Girl

: #35 Sunglasses

: #36 I’ve Been There!

: #37 Elder American

: #38 Happy Brother

: #40 Arab American

: #41 American Librarian

: #42 Texting American

: #43 Fife and Drums

: #44 Old Time Baseball

: #45 My American Girls

: #46 All-American Girl

: #47 Arab-American Lady

: #48 American in Yellow

: #49 American in Pink

: #50 American in Profile

: #51 American in Blue

: #52 Mikey Likes It.

: #53 Red-Headed Sweetheart

: #54 Red-headed Lady

12 Responses to She Said–4rth of Red, and Yellow, Black and White

Christa Cherry says:

July 6, 2013 at 12:09 am

I think it’s American in Blue who is newly engaged. Is this a trick question? : )

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- whitsendmom says:
  
  July 6, 2013 at 2:34 pm
  
  Not a trick question, and you are. . . .. . .just going to have to wait for a day to know 🙂
  
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  - whitsendmom says:
    
    July 9, 2013 at 11:54 am
    
    You are right. Photo #51 American in Blue. This was a couple sitting in front of me and they were recently engaged. And very obviously in love. Just look at the look he is giving his bride-to-be! So sweet!
    
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Christie says:

July 6, 2013 at 7:46 am

Gorgeous people shots! I love this blog post idea.

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- whitsendmom says:
  
  July 6, 2013 at 2:34 pm
  
  I’ve enjoyed your travel posts!
  
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  - Christieistie says:
    
    July 10, 2013 at 9:43 am
    
    Just wondering how you get your people shots–do you ask permission? I struggle with this, so usually end up not taking photos of people I don’t know.
    
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  - whitsendmom says:
    
    July 12, 2013 at 12:40 pm
    
    I know what you mean. Here are my thoughts. First off, the person is in a public place. Second, no names are disclosed (at least not first and last) Third, often the location is vague–southern Michigan. Forth, and probably most important for me–my goal is to show beauty or a glimpse of America or a glimpse of a small town, etc. . . I have a long zoom lens, and I zoom way in. I try to get people reacting or interacting, not just posed for the camera. This is a new lens, so I am really just learning what it can do (75 – 300mm). Of course, I would like one of those super fancy lenses that goes from 18mm to 300mm, but the cost is too much for us right now. Besides, I need to learn to use the lenses that I have to their potential. I would really like to get My Whit’s End business cards made up and hand them to the people I photograph, so they can go see my blog and a photo of them self, but I haven’t done that yet.
    
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  - Christie says:
    
    July 13, 2013 at 12:04 am
    
    Thanks for your lengthy reply about taking people shots. I think you have done a fantastic job portraying a collage of Americans, and I am inspired to be more bold with street photography in the future.
    
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  - whitsendmom says:
    
    July 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm
    
    I’m not bold, I just have a long telephoto lens!
    
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Anonymous says:

July 6, 2013 at 11:24 pm

Very ( hometowny” looking!! Don’t know anyone to be married soon. Is it the #54 red headed lady?

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Laura says:

July 15, 2013 at 3:39 pm

Speaking of ‘give aways’, we were in Chicago a few weeks ago and upon our return, there was a package from you waiting for me! Had no idea I had one coming to me and I can’t even remember what it was for! But thank you very very much! Keep up the blogging….I enjoy it with a cup of coffee in the afternoons. 🙂

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- whitsendmom says:
  
  July 17, 2013 at 9:22 am
  
  I think it was for guessing which photo was of a person “recently engaged to be married” in my Red and Yellow, Black and White post.
  
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