Swiss Guard by Peter Kwok

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10-JUN-2011

Swiss Guard

Vatican City, Rome, Italy view map

Pontificia Cohors Helvetica with a long sword and Renaissance style uniform.
Since the 15th century, when Switzerland was a poor mountainous country, serving as mercenaries had been a career choice for young men seeking fortunes abroad.

Canon EOS 50D ,Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L IS USM
1/100s f/5.6 at 144mm iso200 full exif

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