Guard Parliament
Many great travel photographs tell a story, one the viewer can create without any descriptive narrative from the photographer. If the photographer has to tell the viewer about the meaning of the image it is not a good photograph, it should be universal, so any viewer can understand the photographer’s intent.
This photograph of a guard outside the Greek Parliament is an excellent example of a shot that works. Not only the costume of this solder lets us know this is a sentry in Greece but the countries colors of blue and white are seen in the background along with that nations distinctive script. I like the feeling of strength in this image enhanced by the vertical lines and format of the composition.
The unique pose, with his foot extended toward the camera, is what makes this image truly different. Most photographers would have taken the shot as a profile and left it at that. But this photo-artist was able to find a new and interesting way to capture what could have been just another travel shot.
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August 18th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Outstanding travel pic.
August 18th, 2008 at 8:43 am
I had fun taking this image in Athens of one of two sentries in process of changing of the guard. They
march very precisely in sync with each other. They are trained to take this procedure very seriously and that is reflected in the serious expression on this man’s face.
They are not permitted even a sidewise glance which can
lead to their dismissal.