Bruce Goodman
April 2026 - Guarding the Goodies
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About the Image(s)
One of my favorite street photos from a March 2026 trip to Mexico City. I was absolutely mystified seeing this armed guard with his hand on his gun guarding a Krispy Kreme donut shop on a busy shopping street in the city center. While in my younger days I could not pass up a good donut (I am somewhat reformed) I never thought that donuts were that valuable. Go figure?
iPhone 16. Edited in LR to highlight the guard and change the photo’s perspective.
5 comments posted
Bruce, great image indeed. The face language says it all. Obviously the "Donas" are protected as gold. Nice crop. Image is sharp. Posted: 04/02/2026 18:55:03
Bruce,
This is a fantastic example of a 'found moment' in street photography. The juxtaposition of a high-security armed guard against the cheerful, brightly colored backdrop of a Krispy Kreme is both surreal and thought-provoking.
You've done an excellent job with the perspective and crop; the way the guard stands out as the central pillar of the frame really emphasizes his alert posture. The lighting on the donuts contrasted with his dark uniform creates a great visual balance. It's a well-captured 'slice of life' that highlights the unexpected realities of different cultures. Truly a standout image! Posted: 04/03/2026 14:41:52
This is a fantastic example of a 'found moment' in street photography. The juxtaposition of a high-security armed guard against the cheerful, brightly colored backdrop of a Krispy Kreme is both surreal and thought-provoking.
You've done an excellent job with the perspective and crop; the way the guard stands out as the central pillar of the frame really emphasizes his alert posture. The lighting on the donuts contrasted with his dark uniform creates a great visual balance. It's a well-captured 'slice of life' that highlights the unexpected realities of different cultures. Truly a standout image! Posted: 04/03/2026 14:41:52
Bruce,
I'm right there with you - I love a good donut. The main subject looks like he's guarding that donut stand as if his life depends on it, which adds a fun sense of character to the shot. I noticed he even has his hand on his weapon. The image is wonderfully sharp, and I really like how you shifted the perspective to make it feel as though it was taken straight on. Clean, crisp, and now I'm hungry too. Posted: 04/09/2026 02:07:08
I'm right there with you - I love a good donut. The main subject looks like he's guarding that donut stand as if his life depends on it, which adds a fun sense of character to the shot. I noticed he even has his hand on his weapon. The image is wonderfully sharp, and I really like how you shifted the perspective to make it feel as though it was taken straight on. Clean, crisp, and now I'm hungry too. Posted: 04/09/2026 02:07:08
Impressive! The misdirection of his attentiveness away from the "goods" evoked some wild imaginings. . . Just WHAT was he looking at? And why? Meantime- tge counter person is on the phone. Was he saying "everything is okay," or just talking to his wife? The picture is doing what it is supposed to- framework of a story to be told, but we get to fill in the blanks.
I did have a big smile come when I saw the donut growing out of his ear.
Thanks much! Posted: 04/09/2026 02:09:47
I did have a big smile come when I saw the donut growing out of his ear.
Thanks much! Posted: 04/09/2026 02:09:47
Bruce, you definitively capture the moment in this image. The truce expression of his face and hand on the gun, is worrying me that maybe he saw something? I guess donuts are not the valuable there too....I like they way you crop the image
best
Michele Posted: 04/13/2026 15:31:07
best
Michele Posted: 04/13/2026 15:31:07