Sunday, December 11, 2011

On Guard

This mounted Hartford police officer watched over the skating kids last Monday night.
You saw his horse and him in the summer, quietly providing security for another Bushnell Park event.  He finds a spot out of the action, where he can calmly survey the scene without attracting a lot of attention.
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25 comments:

  1. KarlDecember 11, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I love this scene, Jack, beautiful shot!
    We don't have police officers with horses here...

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  2. cieldequimperDecember 11, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Though I see a lot of mounted police in Versailles, they weren't at the Christmas market, lol! Cool night shot!

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  3. Stefan JanssonDecember 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    He probably noticed you and wanted to be photographed again.

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  4. brattcatDecember 11, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    what a beautiful shot, jack.

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  5. MichelleDecember 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Nice to see him on the scene.

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  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comDecember 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    It must be a trick to avoid attention while on a horse.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Lovely shot Jack, I love that his 'partner' is a horse, I bet they are pretty well known around your area.

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  8. VPDecember 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Nice composition with the Christmas tree in background!

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  9. Sylvia KDecember 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    What a great shot, Jack! Love the Christmas tree in the background, too! Always great to know there are those great men and women that provide security for us all! I love his "partner", too! Have a beautiful day!

    Sylvia

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  10. HalcyonDecember 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Another great night shot! I love that tree in the background. And the lighting on the officer is eerily perfect! :)

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  11. Luis GomezDecember 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Nice shot Jack!

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  12. SharonDecember 11, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    He's in such a great holiday spot for your photo with that tree in the background.

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  13. RandyDecember 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Great looking tree and horse!

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  14. RedPatDecember 11, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Great shot Jack! I think that horse would attract attention no matter how hard he tried to hide.

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  15. LowellDecember 11, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    We used to have mounted police in downtown Ocala - patrolling. The horses went away; to where I do not know.

    Then the tried officers on bikes, and then on Segways. All gone now.

    I think some cops drive around in cars. Must be safer that way. For the cops.

    Nice light on this shot!

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  16. KateDecember 11, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    The mounted police are a HUGE draw in our city. I doubt if they could be unobtrusive if they tried. Such good coverage for events!!

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  17. BirdmanDecember 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Just plain cool. We lost our mounted patrol 'bout 5 years ago... $$$$$$$$$.

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  18. LorelleDecember 11, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Though you say he tries to stay out of the action, I'm sure the kids skating find him fun.

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  19. Regina KDecember 11, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Nice to know someone watches over the patrons. I like how you captured the man on the ground in conversation with the officer.

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  20. DawnDecember 11, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    It's always so neat when we see the man and his horse like the "good old days" in today's world;D

    I like the lighting here.

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  21. Bob CroweDecember 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Love the composition and weird color/light. It looks like a detailed comic book illustration.

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  22. SRQDecember 12, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Love the Christmas tree in the background -- festive scene. It must get pretty busy for law enforcement to bring out the mounted patrol.

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  23. jennyfrecklesDecember 12, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Nice image Jack. I imagine you can see a lot more from high up on a horse. The horse looks very patient.

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  24. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Now, that's a great night shot, Jack!

    Could you please block the URL that shows when you click on my blog? Maybe it doesn't show anymore. As I told you before, I don't see it and don't know what to do... Sorry again.

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  25. CaTJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    in the dark, this could as well be the boston common...!

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