On Duty

13 years 4 months ago - 13 years 4 months ago #6394 by Solstar
If you have never been to Costa Rica, you should know we have a distinct lack of parking. Nearly every available area has fellow wearing a vest. The vests are our sign of self-appointed "watchmen" who are there making sure nothing "happens" to your car. This was taken in Puntarenas on the Central
Pacific coast.

In a funny aside the local term for informal guards is "guachiman" which is a mispronunciation of watchman.



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13 years 4 months ago #6497 by adnil
Great pic!!


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13 years 4 months ago #6608 by Solstar
Thanks. Adding the the cultural comedy here, there is an expression in Spanish "se le escapó la turtuga" which literally means "he let the turtle escape." It's used to convey distraction or ineptitude. I like how the mural kinda shows a turtle making a break for it. :-)


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13 years 4 months ago #6642 by matthieu
ahah it's even better with the anecdote


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13 years 4 months ago #6669 by BayouBelle
Hahaha! Great photo and explanation. I'd love to photograph in Costa Rica...one day...


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13 years 4 months ago #6831 by canon4me
that was good!


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13 years 2 months ago #10686 by TiaMia
Well you know, everyone needs a nap every once in awhile. lol :side:


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13 years 2 months ago #10716 by Scotty
lol the picture of the turtle in the back tops it off for me.

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13 years 2 months ago #11938 by Litebox Fotos
Wow, I really like this photo. The way you focused on the wall instead of the guy show's you have a real artistic flair. Very, very nice. :)


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13 years 2 months ago #12289 by Rob pix4u2
Great shot of local flavor if you will

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13 years 2 months ago #13195 by photobod
This is my style of photography, people, they are so amusing, and yes the mural with the anecdote make this photo all the more amusing

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