Flags have many purposes. Countries, organisations and armed forces have flags that symbolise belonging, and a set of values, but which can also then be subverted for purposes of nationalism or protest. And flags are used for many practical purposes - on railways, at sea, and in many sports, for example. For the photographer they offer an often brightly coloured focal point for a scene, and can imbue an image with a strong narrative context.
This Premium Contest is worth 3x the standard points towards your Leaderboard ranking. It’s Expert-judged, but with no Crowd vote. Find out more about ranking points here. Our Experts are some of the world’s finest photographers, who select the best images, and provide valuable feedback to help you improve.
This contest is expert judged only with no rating by the crowd. You will be able to find out how you did when the judging or rating period has closed.