I thought this would be a nice pic to throw up, I thought it would be a nice wallpaper or something. I shot so many pictures that day, this wasn't the nicest. I just thought it would make someone's day, thats all.
The clouds are excellent for this, nicely done. If you get the chance to do this shot again, it could be made stunning with a circular polarizer lens add-on (to deepen the sky's blues), and having a flash set with a snoot (a straight rectangular box placed like a barrel over the flash, so that it focuses all the light in one direction only), and aimed right on the flag would light it up so it matches the exposure of the sky. I approve strongly of not having any ground in this shot, having the flag backdropped by sky works very well in this shot. :) Very well done with keeping the image off-center as well, it adds depth and interest to the shot. I love the original American Spirit, and it has been a while since I last remember anyone putting up a patriotic flag here. :) Have a great day!