~~Options For Change~~ Photo

Photographer’s Note

Taken at Buckingham House,London.
Prior to Options for Change, because there were a total of eight guards battalions, it was rare for battalions of line infantry to mount the Queen's Guard and, as such, was a significant honour. Before 1996, only two battalions had served on public duties as part of an operational tour in London District. However, when the 2nd Battalions of the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards were put in suspended animation, a decision to replace one of the three Foot Guard battalions then engaged on public duties by a line infantry battalion was taken, so as to enable the Foot Guards battalion to increase the proportion of its effort employed on training for operational roles. Since 1996, a line infantry battalion has been stationed at Hounslow under the command of London District.

--Wikipedia

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Flavia (10202) 2009-03-20 6:38

Hi Sunadan,

I like a lot this picture. You capture an excellent moment here and bW could not be more appropriate to add this timeless atmosphere. I would think that this was taken long ago...
One of the faces is a little overexposed, but we can still see his features.

Regards,

Flavia

kessi (134) 2009-06-12 8:25

Hi Sunandan,
Great shot. I like the positioning of the subjects. The senior adressing the two guardsmen seems to hold them spellbound on the left side. You kept enough space on the right to give the men room to march off. Nice visual impact.

Cheers,
kessi