You Can Never Trust The Writing On The Wall

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Robert S. Donovan says:

Looks like you were at the right place at the right time. Can't say the same for the subject of the photo ;-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

David Topping says:

Amazing.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie_grrl says:

Wow, what timing.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Mute* says:

This photo has been featured in Torontoist Weekly Photo Roundup, Issue #85.

Cheers!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

happé says:

i wonder if he got cited for hanging out. probably. ; )
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

northern_flickr [deleted] says:

Look at the size of that guy too...he is hanging out all right...

Great moment captured.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Chrisman says:

Thanks everyone! Dave, I thought of you when I posted this, it seemed both saturated and wry enough to be "Davesque".
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Luka Skracic says:

Very cool indeed.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

William Self says:

Congrats on making the Torontoist roundup with this one! The irony of this shot is delicious!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

vw-busman says:

Excellent!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

jhunts5 says:

smart caption - great capture (not the police' capture, but yours)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

northern_flickr [deleted] says:

Michael:
Please submit to: Davesque , if you wish...
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

diffract says:

Great capture, love the comp, colours and caption
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Unique_Beauty23 says:

LOL!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Scorchez says:

Outstanding!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Darius twin says:

that's hilarious.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Erin Eli says:

Sweet.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacques Gauthier says:

awesome, I like the title
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Sutton (mailmandan) says:

Great shot and a great title.
Congrats on making the front page of Explore :o)
Danny :o)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicky.lew says:

brilliant shot, great composition and an interesting, funny subject!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrolf says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called A WRITING on the WALL, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

An@nd - chronicpixel.com says:

guess he forgot to read the fine print on the pole next to him.

nice shot
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

mercant says:

your gallery is awesome!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Chrisman says:

Thanks everyone! Your kind words and interest in the photo are greatly appreciated!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

odwallafemme says:

this is amazing
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ailatan says:

Brilliant; formalistic meets journalistic meets downright high design. Only you didn't design it—so it's that much better. The lettering is more than merely funny; with the condensed white bold font on red it's got these subtle Marlboro overtones, and by extension you've got a whole critique of consumer society in there, mingling with the action. I'm so glad I came across this!
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

BB (O.ö) says:

ahhhahahah Cool :)**
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

photoshoparama says:

Are they still called, "Pigs?"
Maybe these guys.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Jordan Kiley says:

great job!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

patchouly (pedro baganha) says:

hilarious! And a beautiful shot.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

David Sherret says:

excellent picture! I think i talked to that guy a couple of days ago. Same place. Might have been him.
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Chrisman says:

David, I'm pretty sure he's been there for years. I also got the feeling that this was almost a bit of a routine for the police as well.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

k.walls says:

ahh i love this! the red/white contrast is great! even down to the piping on the officer's pants. :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Trusty Fotografie [deleted] says:

Cool capture :-)
Tony
www.truphotog.com
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

phat.nguyen says:

haha, awesome shot.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

awahid says:

Wow
Awesome
gr8 shot

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bebo3658 says:

Great picture it looks like Banksy was there !
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

BoiseNoise says:

Absolutely Classic! I love it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Yansi says:

;-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

j_garg says:

brilliant!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Norah M says:

i agree, the right place at the right time!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

four years today says:

the composure and colors are amazing! perfect timing
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

JP Bevins says:

amazing opportunity to take a photo. This is awesome.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

sjon blackwell says:

great capture.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

energeticspell says:

life irony :)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

fivefiveandahalf says:

wow. absolutely amazing shot!!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrolf says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Favorite Pictures (Invite your Favorites!), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

andyrobe says:

wonderful beautiful color, and the way the stripe on the the officer's pants matches is just too good! this is just a great shot, very well done! love it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

anthonycampbell says:

I like this shot, Very cool
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

sleekit cuts says:

A real classic shot!!!!!!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

005 MARCO says:

well done man
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

-sina- says:

Wicked shot - great eye!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Shairani says:

Perfect! well done!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian 2277 says:

Being at the right place at the right time is only half of it, you have to have the courage to take the picture too. I hear cops can be a$$holes when it comes to having their picture taken. Anyway awesome work.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

analogtangerine says:

quite ironic indeed. excellent shot. perfect timing :)
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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