Stephen Wilkes, Photographer, New York

Description

A wide, outdoor shot presents the U.S. Capitol Building in the background, set against a partly cloudy, daytime sky. In the foreground, a vast display of numerous small flags creates a colorful field. Several people are silhouetted between the flags and the Capitol. Additionally, multiple state or organizational flags are set up in rows. The image exhibits a distinct day-night split with one side illuminated by bright spotlights, creating a stark contrast between the artificial and natural lighting. A few white tents line the perimeter of the flag display.