The Legacy of the Queen's Guard - a photo on Flickriver

            One last check please:In this picture, taken by me at Buckingham Palace in May 2013, is a guard wearing the classic uniform of the Queen's Guard. While modern warfare favors camouflage to blend into the environment and make soldiers less visible to the enemy, historical warfare had different tactics. The red tunics were chosen in the 17th century during the English Civil War because they were easy to spot on the battlefield. Battles often occurred in open fields where visibility wasn't hindered by dense foliage or urban environments. In such conditions, bright colors like red were chosen to make soldiers more visible to their comrades, reducing the risk of friendly fire incidents. The bearskin hats were introduced by the Grenadier Guards in the 19th century. Originally worn in battle to make soldiers look taller and more impressive, they are now purely ceremonial. Each hat is made from the fur of Canadian black bears and weighs about 1.5 pounds.
The striking red tunics and tall bearskin hats remain famous symbols of British tradition, recognized worldwide. They represent Britain's rich past of power and influence, a legacy that many Britons miss. This sentiment may have influenced some to vote for Brexit, hoping to revive Britain's former glory. However, the outcome may not have met the expectations of many. Britain's once-strong position in the Commonwealth, a group of nations with historical ties to the British Empire, continues to fade - London, UK
   

Taken on: May 21, 2013

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Camera:	Leica Camera AG M9 Digital Camera
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Focal Length:	75mm
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Exposure Bias:	-0.332 EV
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Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 24.7 (Macintosh)
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