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Guard in teal robes and a feathered black hat holds a spear beside a colorful painted shield at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korea.

Gyeongbokgung Palace Ceremony

A closer frame from the same guard ceremony at Gyeongbokgung, made possible by the 70-200mm from the edge of the crowd.

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South KoreaSeptember 2025NIKON Z 6NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S125 mmƒ/41/250 sISO 220

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