The End of the Kingdom

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• yuo (434)
• [2008-05-31 7:27]

Hi Kevin,
impressive shot.
i feel sadness in his troubled eyes.
TFS, Yuo

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• rodgerg (7294)
• [2008-05-31 9:26]

Hello Kevin,

A photo reporter. The impressing glance of this guard is very well collected. A composition well balanced with beautiful varieted colors in the background.
Regards of Belgium,
Roger

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• capthaddock (28303)
• [2008-05-31 12:42]

This is a wait and see moment. I don't know how I feel about this. I wasn't a fan of the king, but I have doubts that the new leadership will be any better. I hope for the best for the Nepalese, and hope they don't end up being another Burma under chinese "supervision".

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• siolaw (22745)
• [2008-05-31 22:09]

Hi Kevin,
You captured well this man's expression with his eyes looking up! Framing is correct, sharp with natural looking colors... The BG is nice too.
Greetings
Laurent

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• jhm (67992)
• [2008-06-01 10:49]

Hello Kevin,

This is a totally other story, I hope that everyone remain sensible in your country.
The guard look totally way of the camera, but your picture have a very good quality and sharpness.
Portrait picture I see like better with a light blur background.
Very well done.

Best regards,
John.

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• axiotea (12166)
• [2008-06-01 11:12]

Hello Kevin
This guard has an incredible expression and he stands out quite well against the colored BG. He seems not to be aware of your camera, but I'm not sure...
Yes, let's see what will happen in Nepal...hope for the best!
Cheers
Marilyn

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• gracious (12864)
• [2008-06-01 11:28]

Hello Kevin,
A good portrait of the Royal Guard!
very good close up with sharpness, wonderful colour and superb details also the expression from his face!
many thanks for the informative notes
take care and best regards from NZ
Tony

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• delkoo (25020)
• [2008-06-01 13:32]

hi kevin,
this is completely insane that a country rocker of royalty to Maoism, but, actually, this may be the best choice for Nepali.
concerning your photo, A nice, spontaneous portrait with documentary value.


best regards
didier

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• vincz (17520)
• [2008-06-02 3:40]

Such a great catch! The eyes looking up are very unique, the colors behind the black uniform very nice. Not clear what we can expect from the new government... but let's hope.

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• dareco (11205)
• [2008-06-03 0:39]

A VERY serious looking individual. Well captured. Very nice pov. A very interesting note as well. TFS and have a great day!

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• serp2000 (3769)
• [2008-06-03 4:24]

Hello, Kevin,

Very dramatic situation in Nepal today. I watch on the TV everyday. Beatiful portrait of guard.
Greetings from Ural,
Serghei

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• adores (12675)
• [2008-06-03 16:55]

Hi Kevin!
A very good shot for this moment! I mainly like his expression, you captured it very well. Then, the details of his cap and the wall in background are also very good. Very well framed and with very good light.

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• skippy007 (3071)
• [2008-06-04 5:36]

Hello Kevin, Interesting note, in Italy they celebrate independence day on June 2nd, it was 1946 that they got rid of their King, one can only hope that they will be better off,
An interesting shot with good colour & detail but it's the look in his eyes that makes this shot special.
Well done
Thanks
Santo

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• matri (621)
• [2008-06-04 6:11]
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hello kevin
nice shot ..... probably no more royal guard long live republic nepal

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• patdeph (8856)
• [2008-06-05 12:53]

hello Kevin
what a great news!I was so happy for nepalese people when I heard at the TV that now,it's a democratie!I just hope that the new government will not disappoint them!They have a difficult job now!I hope the best for these kind people!
Regards.
Pascale

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• rshrestha (245)
• [2008-06-08 20:12]
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I am wondering if this picture should be from Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, not Patan. Also this is traditional Gorkha Army Dress and they do not guard the King at present or immediate past. They are being kept at Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square as a traditional army. They participate mostly in religious functions.