On guard

Recently I have published this picture on G+ naming it 'On guard'. When seeing this image all I could think of were the Royal Guards standing straight, being on guard in their striking red uniforms, keeping an eye on the British establishment.

One thing you have to give to these young men is the stamina with which they manage to stand (or do their little walk depending on where their post is) with their faces straight, body in a perfect posture with all the gear they have to wear summer or winter. They always keep to the prestige of the country. When I took these pictures, there was a bunch of us, a crowd that is always there. Yes, these guys deserve a medal.

Comparing the two unlikely subjects, we can point out the colour scheme; the red and black. Red behind a fence and red on the young man's uniform. Also noticeable are the points of the fence to the point of the guard's weapon or the glossy finish on the fence to the glossy standard of the guard's boots. What is more, the golden buttons of the uniform distantly bear colour resemblance to the green-turning-yellow leaves of the plants.

Taking pictures and making connections like this opens up quite a new world I would say. I find it rewarding when realising how things can be tied in, don't you? I just wanted to share this observation and am wondering what you are thinking of it. Have a nice week and see you next time. K-)