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12-MAY-2013

Smiling guard at the Royal Palace

The usual picture around royal palaces, but this guard looked so happy, I couldn’t resist.

The Royal Palace (Slottet), posted earlier:

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/400s f/5.6 at 70.0mm iso320 hide exif
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Date/Time12-May-2013 12:02:01
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D800
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length70 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent320
Exposure Bias-0.33
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Metering Mode
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hamery04-Nov-2015 14:51
I think this is an unforgettable capture with this smiling guard, Helen. Smart uniform and colorful too ! Shinning shoes !! BV+
Julie Oldfield03-Nov-2015 15:28
Nice shot. Not the usual stern face.
Karen Moen03-Nov-2015 07:26
I think he is smiling because his country is not at war with anyone! LOL!
larose forest photos03-Nov-2015 02:01
Yes, he really does look happy. V
Gill Kopy03-Nov-2015 01:56
Warming to see a smiling guard (different from the London guards) - nice composition Helen V
LynnH03-Nov-2015 01:25
:) His gun probably isn't loaded either. LOL
Pierre02-Nov-2015 23:26
Un portrait magnifique de ce garde souriant! V
Gary Hudes02-Nov-2015 23:09
Nice captures, Helen. He is visitor friendly!
Apostolos Tikopoulos02-Nov-2015 21:29
Nice portrait of the guard. V.
Colin Storey02-Nov-2015 20:30
Great portrait of him looking very happy in his work. v
Jim Coffman02-Nov-2015 19:22
This is unusual,they always look so solemn
Martin Lamoon02-Nov-2015 19:11
Wonderful portrait, you certainly would not see our guards smile!
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Gerard Koehl02-Nov-2015 18:31
Il a fière allure... V
Buz Kiefer02-Nov-2015 17:59
Two very fine photos. You've been very busy. :) Vote.
joseantonio02-Nov-2015 17:38
Not the usual face you find there.V
carabias02-Nov-2015 17:37
Preciosa fotografía, Helen! V
Anitta02-Nov-2015 17:30
Oh yes, the first thing I noticed was the smile. They do not usually smile. Did you say something funny? Great catch. V