Brunch with Battutah
On guard
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 13 May 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
A policeman at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.
Rhys from Darlington, United Kingdom
this is really quite surreal- in a good way. I'm sure there is some kind of witty caption to go with this but i can't think of one! Great crisp shot.
13 May 2008 5:23am
@Rhys: Something like "Will the real statue step forward." Thanks, Rhys.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Cool! Just that he's looking kinda bored......
13 May 2008 5:45am
@Koushiro~光子郎: Bored for sure. Thank you, Koushiro.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
On se demande lequel des 2 est la statue !! Très concentrés, ils sont très durs à se laisser distraire ces gardes, pourtant les gens aiment essayer, sans succès en général....
13 May 2008 6:14am
@Evelyne Dubos: Je conviens que le garde est comme une statue. Merci, Evelyne.
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Wonderfully capture and composition of this shot.
13 May 2008 6:24am
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you so much.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Remnants of a colonial presence.. excellent image Michael.
13 May 2008 6:38am
@Observing: Thank you, Mike.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Crisp and clear shot! Like the vertical idea!I wonder....which of the two is in a trance?!
13 May 2008 8:21am
@Japanalia: Very hard to say. thank you, Gabriela.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
I like that little pedestal he's standing on. His uniform is very charming! :-)
13 May 2008 8:23am
@MadScientist: I agree. thank you, MS.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Absolutely stunning and the pink and grey background: phenomenal!
13 May 2008 9:40am
@Lorraine: Thanks for making such a generous comment, Lorraine.
Saeed from ahwaz, Iran
both of those two sculptures are very very nice! ;)
i like to see them from in front! do you take some shot from that angle?
13 May 2008 9:49am
@Saeed: Sorry. I didn't. thank you, Saeed.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Good composition and tone distribution.
It's amazing to see in the Royal Palace in Bangkok the classical (Greek) orders in the columns and pilasters. As Observing said, remnants...
13 May 2008 10:53am
@António Pires: Thanks so much, António.
mosleh from kurdestan_baneh, Iran
beautiful shot .and composition (bji kurd ) :)
13 May 2008 11:40am
@mosleh: Thanks so much.
Andres from Plano, United States
Looks a little funny, because it seems the elephant is on guard too! Nice composition.
13 May 2008 11:50am
@Andres: I agree. thank you, Andres.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
You found a nice angle, the front legs of the elephant are right above the policeman's head!
13 May 2008 12:30pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Great observation. thank you, Wolfgang.
@Betty: Thank you very much, Betty.
alex centrella from California, United States
wow..the detail is perfect, great capture.
13 May 2008 2:28pm
@alex centrella: Thanks very much, Alex.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
With only the elephant, it will be a nice shot. But with the soldier, this composition is really well balanced.
13 May 2008 3:50pm
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus.
givethemhell from Germany
An interesting contrast, the black elephant and the guard all in white.
13 May 2008 4:23pm
@givethemhell: Great observation. thank you, Eva.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
Nice composition. The guard looks like he might be sleeping on the job. ;-)
13 May 2008 4:49pm
@Steven: Could be. Thank you, Steven.
@Ina: Thank you very much, Ina.
@Peter: I guess it is. thank you, Peter.
@Teresa Durães: Thank you, Teresa.
Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States
That looks really uncomfortable. It's funny how they make him stand on a pedistal.
13 May 2008 7:15pm
@Oswegan: Yes. Thank you, O.
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
What a strange sight this presents! As Rhys started the this string by saying, it calls out for one of those witty captions from 'The Far Side'. Quite bizarre the more I look at it!
13 May 2008 7:54pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Very bizarre to western eyes. Thanks, Ronnie.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Your detail is incredible with that delSol (is it a point and shoot)! Really exquisite detail at f/3.8. You are a master at documenting a travelogue!
13 May 2008 7:57pm
@Ron: Thank you, Ron. Yes, the delSol is a point and shoot.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb shot. Great verticality in this shot. The policeman, the elephant leg and the column of the building are in line.
13 May 2008 8:32pm
@standley: Great observation. thank you, Standley.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
That must be a hot job and the policeman looks almost as statuesque as the elephant. Beautiful shot.
13 May 2008 8:47pm
@Marion: Thanks so much, Marion. Yes, very hot job indeed.
Tilala from Bordeaux, France
Très bien composée, je l'aurais peut-être mise dans la catégorie "Livestyle and culture"...
13 May 2008 9:07pm
@Tilala: Peut etre. Merci, Marie.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
A fantasic shot Michael, I love the composition and subject.
14 May 2008 12:22am
@MaryB: thank you, Mary.
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Excellent composition. Like the portrait mode for this shot. Great contrasting tones and details.
14 May 2008 12:45am
@John Maslowski: Many thanks, John.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Beautiful composition, Michael! I find it so interesting to see how other countries guard their Royals.
14 May 2008 4:34am
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
Lovely shot Michael...great composition!
14 May 2008 12:34pm
@Ian Bramham: Thank you, Ian. I appreciate that.
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
During the centuries the guards have become less impressive, although this one is more elegant, the force is represented by the elephant. Although it's Thailand, I see clear Greek elements in the building (pillars, tympanum, etc.), the same ornaments you also see in important buildings in Western countries. Nice shot!
15 May 2008 8:06am
@Illuci: Thank you, Erik. Yes, this is definitely a mixture of Eastern and Western architecture.
Wizened Eye from United States
Who is more bored, the policeman or the elephant? Such neat, clean perfection in the subject, and such a crisp excellent photo. Nice work.
15 May 2008 12:34pm
@Wizened Eye: Thank you very much, WE.
Olympus C460ZdelSol
1/200 second
F/3.8
ISO 50
10 mm