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Caption:
Changing of the Guard at the office of the President in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Description:
The National Guards Unit of Bulgaria is the successor of the Personal Cavalry Convoy of Knyaz Alexander I, founded in 1879, when on July 12 the guards escorted the Bulgarian Knyaz for the first time.
Today it includes military units for army salute and wind orchestra and the guardsmen have changed their arms from cavalry to infantry.
The National Guards Unit has its own war flag, seal, distinctive insignia and uniform.
The Guards’ uniform was created in 1883 and includes elements of Bulgarian national traditions and symbols.
Members of the National Guard unit stand outside the president’s residence and every year the National Guard have a central role in the celebrations of Army Day on 6 May which is also St George’s Day.
Photo Notes:
In recent years, the ceremony of the changing of the Guards has become a familiar sight in Sofia and a successful tourist attraction.
From the photographic point of view it’s important to know exactly the route taken by the soldiers.
As it’s a fast moving event I prefer to use pre-arranged manual settings for exposure and make sure of keeping the shutter speed fast enough.
Once again I find shooting RAW is a help here.
Another factor is that with the sun shining it’s important to keep an eye on exposure to make sure the highlights aren’t blown.
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Caption:
Soldiers of the National Guard outside the Presidency.
Here the Guards are in their white uniforms.
Since November 5th 2003 the Guards perform a Changing of the Guards ceremony daily with events taking place on the hour.
The National Guards Unit originates from the Life Guards of Prince Alexander I Battenberg, instituted in 1879.
The first official escort of a Bulgarian monarch was performed on 12 July 1879.
To commemorate this occasion, 12 July is marked as the official holiday of the National Guards Unit.
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