Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Meet Jerry

I met Jerry on Washington Street at Downtown Crossing. As you can see he is a mounted police officer, a member of the Boston Police Special Operations Unit. Jerry patrols the Downtown Crossing and the Back Bay Fens (commonly called "The Fens") area of Boston. The Fens is where the Red Sox play baseball at Fenway Park, and the Museum of Fine Arts is located.
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17 comments:

  1. NabeelMay 12, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Cops smile and pose for pictures in Boston?

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  2. jooMay 12, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    You have nice police where you live - he looks very friendly:)

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  3. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comMay 12, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    a very happy chap! I also like your monochrome symphony photo. Superb!

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  4. MalyssMay 12, 2009 at 4:10 AM

    In every of your portraits, people are smiling; So I guess they like the fact that you photograph them. I wonder what they think about your project, (do you explain the whole thing ?), do they ask you your blog adress to visit it and see their pictures?..Is noone afraid or distrustful?..
    If you go on that way, I think you'll be able to publish a beautyful and interesting book about people of Boston!

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  5. MarieMay 12, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    I find this photo fantastic because first the police officer is smiling and second because here the general population "hates" the police (which I really regret). Bravo !

    And a big thank you for your comment on my blog. I feel very frustrated with my current camera.

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  6. MarieMay 12, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    I find this photo fantastic because first the police officer is smiling and second because here the general population "hates" the police (which I really regret). Bravo !

    And a big thank you for your comment on my blog. I feel very frustrated with my current camera.

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  7. brattcatMay 12, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    This is really an amazing portrait. You can see so much in his face. Yes, he's smiling. But he's definitely a complex character. You captured something indefinable but essential about him in this photograph.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMay 12, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    What "magical word"did you say to him? He looks cool and friendly!
    Wonderful post!
    Congratulations!I think you are soooo kind and he couldn't say no for posing for this shot!
    Léia

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  9. cieldequimperMay 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Hi Jerry, pleased to meet you! Clueless, we can't stop you now that you've started! Great shot!

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  10. LoisMay 12, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Looks like he's enjoying his job! Nice shot!

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  11. EastCoastMidwesternerMay 12, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Honestly, I used to like police until I moved to Boston.

    Boston cops are the worst.

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  12. EG CameraGirlMay 12, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    How nice Jerry let you take his photo. Police on horseback seem more approachable somehow. ;-)

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  13. Marie ReedMay 12, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Jerry my man! It's nice to meet you! He probably has one of those cute Boston accents that every cop seems to have in that town too:)

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  14. Marie-NoyaleMay 12, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    That is a nice area to patrol!!!
    I have noticed too in NY city that police men horseback riding are more friendly...

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  15. UnknownMay 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Great capture!

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  16. LowellMay 12, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Nice portrait...I think mounted police can be quite effective. Seems to be a friendly sort.

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  17. gogouciMay 13, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    Great portrait.

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