Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Speech/Project 365-13: January 20, 2009

For today's image I decided to change the title in order to better express the idea behind this image, as well as discuss the happenings of today. A moment in history ladies and gentlemen. Our first African-American President of The United States, Barack Obama. I wasn't able to attend the inaguration, though I know some that did, but I was still able to bear witness to history and that makes me proud. This was the first year I voted, I voted for Obama, and I feel like I'm a part of a change. A small part, but a part no less.

I hope that this image expresses how I feel. I'm no longer keeping quiet, no one can make me. This is America, it is in the bill of rights that we have Freedom of Speech. So USE IT! Don't let anyone tell you to hush because they may disagree, don't keep your mouth shut if you feel you're wrong or alone in what you think. Use your speech, use your freedom, and even though things aren't going so well right now America is still a great country. We've got it good, you have to admit, so speak up and protect that!


Technical details:
I had this idea in mind for a long time, and today was the best day to actually do it. Originally I wanted to put a lock through my lip ring, but I couldn't find one small enough. The make-up is eye shadows mixed with chapstick, light is coming from a single flash held in my right arm. And yes the colors aren't in "order" but it's still the colors, so deal with it And let's get really technical here, the flag actually has the blue square first (if you read from left to right like normally) so...really...it works great! (yes I'm trying to cover up the fact I didn't think about the fact I was doing this in a mirror, I'm not perfect! lol)