Flying the Colors

Almost ever lasting Olympic image includes an athlete draped in their respective nation's flag. The 2012 London Olympic games will be no different, starting with the Opening Ceremony scene of a hill covered in every country's colors.

In honor of the 30th Olympiad, I've included some of my favorite photos of flags (or flag-related paraphernalia) from around the world. These next two weeks are meant for international camaraderie - but let's face it, they're also meant for unadulterated patriotism.

Patriotic dude, Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C.

Paris, France

Jungrfau, Switzerland

Buckingham Palace, London, UK

Quebec City, Canada

St. Michael's, Maryland, USA