Smiling guard at the Royal Palace by Helen Betts

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12-MAY-2013

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 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

hamery		04-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 Oldfield		03-Nov-2015 15:28
Nice shot. Not the usual stern face.

Karen Moen		03-Nov-2015 07:26
I think he is smiling because his country is not at war with anyone! LOL!

larose forest photos		03-Nov-2015 02:01
Yes, he really does look happy. V

Gill Kopy		03-Nov-2015 01:56
Warming to see a smiling guard (different from the London guards) - nice composition Helen V

LynnH		03-Nov-2015 01:25
:) His gun probably isn't loaded either. LOL

Pierre		02-Nov-2015 23:26
Un portrait magnifique de ce garde souriant! V

Gary Hudes		02-Nov-2015 23:09
Nice captures, Helen. He is visitor friendly!

Apostolos Tikopoulos		02-Nov-2015 21:29
Nice portrait of the guard. V.

Colin Storey		02-Nov-2015 20:30
Great portrait of him looking very happy in his work. v

Jim Coffman		02-Nov-2015 19:22
This is unusual,they always look so solemn

Martin Lamoon		02-Nov-2015 19:11
Wonderful portrait, you certainly would not see our guards smile! v

Gerard Koehl		02-Nov-2015 18:31
Il a fière allure... V

Buz Kiefer		02-Nov-2015 17:59
Two very fine photos. You've been very busy. :) Vote.

joseantonio		02-Nov-2015 17:38
Not the usual face you find there.V

carabias		02-Nov-2015 17:37
Preciosa fotografía, Helen! V

Anitta		02-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