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Wasn't sure how to read his expression at the time and given he was armed it seemed more important than usual. It was unusual to see this level of security outside of the Wall Street area - this was shot by the Empire State Building entrance.

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Rafski says:

Cool photo, he looks a bit unsure himself!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

John F Hark says:

Great capture Steve and agree with Rafski. Looks like he is surprised that you are photographing him. Seems like you were pretty close to him?
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mudpig says:

I was about 8 feet away. I did not ask to take the shot and just did it. I did however thank him as I walked away. He seemed almost too young to have that kind of firepower on the streets.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Gentle says:

Looks like he might be thinking if he should eliminate you in the interests of national security.

They have guards like this on the streets of Thailand but they have no bullets in the guns...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

mudpig says:

thats what i was afraid of :(
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

candy2nd says:

hehe... the look makes me feel i'm guilty of something, haha!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Hans van Reenen says:

Beautiful streetlife shot.
I like the contrast of the serious looking policeman and relaxing tourists.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

hdrshooter says:

Wow, he looks ready for war!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

5JǿǾǿГ [deleted] says:

wow! That's a serious weapon!

Fantastic candid shot. I love the look on his face.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

io sono vanna says:

o mamma!
not too friendly........but it made a nice shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

>>LoOon<< says:

Wow.. lol..llove it
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Luĭs Eduardo says:

you got A+ for your work
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Amir With His New Camera says:

m16 and a hand gun!!! if there were any terrorizes they wouldn't try going through him!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Tattooed JJ says:

great capture, very interesting expression on his face,
glad he didnt get uset with you taking the shot, you dont want someone armed like that upset with you

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Doug Craig says:

I think he wants to ram the butt of his AK-47 into your lens. Great work Steve!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

~Rid©ully~ says:

That's scary Steve - I'd have run a mile to avoid it ;o)

It's the contrast between the happy campers and the steely guard that makes it for me!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Point-Shoot-Edit (Inching my way back) says:

How curious his level of weaponry. Great shot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex JR [deleted] says:

well cool shot!!
love it!
that weapons a killer
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

neilalderney123 says:

Erg Scary!

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Nina661 says:

Mudpig, you have nuts the size of cannons...book 'em Danno - killer shot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

cinemafia says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I Got Made! - Street Photography, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Dude with a Camera says:

This is a priceless shot! Yeah it looks like he wants to say "no pictures" but isn't sure about it. Great capture!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

~EvidencE~ says:

cool shot- n expression
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

New Yorkled says:

Ummmm, Errrrr....DUDE! You really like to play dangerously I see.

Dang, not even I would do that. LOL.

Super bud! Really Super!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

s3Arch says:

Seems like you are having fun with ur D300. Cool shot!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Expatriate Games says:

Proud of you, I would have taken the shot as well. Miss your work Steve. Hope you are well, I finally have four days off to go out and shoot, the first time I have touched the camera in more than three weeks! I'll try and catch up soon.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

brandis78 (busy but trying to catch up) says:

awesome!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

gb3 photography says:

so who is the terrorist?
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Jibby! says:

He's really wanting to crack some heads...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jeanmarcrocfort says:

This general militarization is a cancer for the democracies:-))
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

hendongirl says:

Lol - looks like he's saying "You eyeballing my piece, huh?!"
Great nerve to take the shot - well done!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

safoocat says:

you switched from your 8700 i see, is the vignetting on purpose?
a priceless reminder of why we need the second amendment, to protect ourselves from our government if/when it runs amok.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

/\ltus says:

Great timing on the capture...bet he even checked Flickr to find this pic ;-)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

lachlansear says:

wow! in australia we would NEVER see that kind of weaponry on the streets - hell, our police still carry six shot .38 revolvers!

interesting vignetting effect, too
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

ibmtecboy says:

That's what I called the POLICE
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

melittle08 says:

hes just sayin.... whats uupp? nice pic though
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

nypdkid says:

looks like he's ten seconds away from reaching over there
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

nypdkid says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called long island and nyc police pics, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Gary Zhong says:

Nice and seem dangerous capture! Well done
Posted 9 days ago. ( permalink )

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