Guard Mounting Ceremony
Guard Mounting Ceremony by Old Traditions from time of Peter I (The Great) is considered nowadays to be one of the most fascinating and spectacular military ceremonies in the World. It was reinstated by the Russian Government on Saturday 16th of April 2005 and during summer season (from April till October) takes place every Saturday on the Cathedral Square inside the Moscow Kremlin, at noon sharp when Kremlin chimes strike twelve on the Red Square clock tower, or at 2 PM on the Red Square on the last Saturday of a month.
Reestablished to promote the Kremlin Tours, the ceremony of changing of the guards strikes and greatly surprises Russian citizens and tourists from other countries who have already had a chance to see one in London's Buckingham Palace (all my clients who had been in London before, told me that in Moscow is best in the World ). Duration of the fascinating ceremony according Russian military traditions from the times of Peter the Great is about 25 minutes.
Any photographer knows that it is not so easy to take excellent picture to memorize important event, to show an atmosphere of fascinating action, especially, if it takes place in a big city and many people as you intend to watch the show and take some photos. Therefore, it is very important to think in advance about the spots for photo shooting and book a most suitable place where it will be the best coverage the area of upcoming event. From my practice I know and hope you agreed with my thoughts that to stake a great spot for photo shooting is not enough and your success will depend on weather conditions, on your skills as photographer and in most of cases - just on a luck!
I like this picture very much and I can say that I proud that I had a luck to make this excellent shot at the beginning of Guards Mounting ceremony in Moscow Kremlin at noon on Saturday 1st, October 2005. I was working in that time with my repeat client Annie Budz, tourist from Canada, who used my services 3 times from 2005 to 2007 and each time she stayed about 2 weeks in Moscow… Ok, back to the guards.. :-)…
On this picture, with background of the great architectural ensemble of Moscow Kremlin with shining onion golden domes on the top of Terem Palace, you can see a great action when the marching soldiers with shiny sabres (look at their high step!) are bringing Russian Military Standards into the Cathedral's Square.
With BEST Regards,
Arthur Lookyanov
Photo Album from Moscow Tours Guards Mounting Ceremony
Last Edited: April 30th, 2008
Guard Mounting, Moscow Kremlin, ceremony
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