Flags

Brief

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.