July 4 is always a star-spangled-banner day for old glory.
Nothing symbolizes the promise of the nation like the stars and stripes flapping valiantly in the blue sky. Smithsonian magazine released a feature on July 3 highlighting fifteen of the most striking flag images.
My image shows a rider carrying the flag during the opening ceremony at Williams Ranch Rodeo, Arizona, taken in 2025.
The Smithsonian magazine reaches 6.2 million readers.
