The major elements of flag are set on the right, so they're hard to be seen in the wind (see for yourself). Also, this green shade is a little eye-unfriendly for me.
Thinking about these two main faults, I created a new flag:
The vertical stripes were rotated 90° to right, and the eagle was moved to the left, making the flag more "balanced". The green and red shades became darker, making it more contrasting and less eye-tiring. As final touch, the eagle was put leaning on red stripe.
As I wasn't satisfied, I made a second proposal, my favorite:
The colors are the same of previous flag, but the arrangement is better: diagonal stripes crossing two green halves. The eagles is flying on first division, making it more visible.
Now, I'll explain the meaning of elements of Zambian flag. Firstly, the colors: green for the lush flora, red for the blood fallen on fight for freedom, black for Zambian people and gold for natural resources and mineral wealth. Now, the reason because I only made this explanation in the end: the eagle must be, necessarily, flying, because it represents the rise above nation's problem, but on first flag it's leaning. It was corrected on second flag, that I consider the best I made to Zambia.
Your comment is welcome; please, feel free to show your opinion.
I'm working on a set of flags. If it ends soon, I'll post it next week.
I like both your designs. However I think the first one would be better for a national flag.(modified so that the eagle flying of course)But the second flag could be used as a presidential standard or some sort of military flag or state ensign. it strikes me as that type of flag.
ReplyDeleteThe Zambian president use a flag that isn't exactly that beautiful, but very appropriated, but it can be used in other function.
DeleteYou created a balanced design all the details concerning symbols are on point.good work of art I like the new flag.
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