Transport Police
Irish Gardaí Síochana take a bus instead of a Black Maria van. I got on this bus on George’s street, or some part of that street that has several names, in Dublin and after sitting down turned around to see oodles of Gardai.
I had my camera.
I was cheeky.
I turned and asked whilst showing the camera if I could take a picture. Reluctantly they agreed some with humour others not so much. They had their hats off so I shot one without and realising that this would never occur again I asked if they would put their hats on. “Ah go on off with ya,” said one. “Hats on”, barked the sergeant/captain from the back of the bus. Hats went on, “Smile please”, I said. Smiles were fixed. “Could you all look straight ahead please?”, I asked. Eyes were pointed forward. “Could you move just a bit to your right?, Yeah you. Thanks” “Take the photo!” I heard. I did. Here it is.
1995 On a public bus George’s Street – Dublin
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salsbells69
Well done~!! Great story and well worth the trouble!
JenniferB
hahaha… great shot, pity that all those stiffs have the same standard-nato expressions to match their standard-nato uniforms. It would have been good to have seen one of them break the mold! :-)
theyellowfury
How cooool!
Fkn fair balls to ya boy.
Great story.
berndt2
Excellent shot – instant nostalgia for a time and a place I’ve never been!
Sean Farragher
fantastic
Heloisa Castro
fabulous
Franmacimages
Awesome capture It is spot on looks circa 50s/60s era Brill image A Fav for me Thanks for comments Enjoy Gorgeous Malorca I will drink the Irn Bru Top o the Morning To Ya!!
Damian
LOL, love the story!
circusgallery
very cool work
Desmond Cannon
Fantastic documentary shot Philip!
Aishling O'Neill
Brilliant!!!
Sharon Hughes
Love it :)
Maria Murphy
BEAUTIFULLY DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
peterhoenderdos
well finally a bus that is safe. i take it this bus was going to Ballymun
Philip Rogan replied
I think they all got off the bus near Store street though to be honest I cannot remember. But what would make you yhink that thi sbu swas going to Ballymun Peter? Heaven forfend.
peterhoenderdos
Well the amount of gards on the bus is amazing.
kostis
Brilliant!
pAgEdOwN
Champion!
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on the home page feature (March 17/18th 2009)
Keegan Wong
This shot is amazing, speaks for itself!
Krzysztof Wladyka
great
Sticky Flower
fantastic photograph.I’m loving the whole contrast between the formality of their pose and uniforms,and the cheeky smiles on their faces.
congrats on home page!
Matthew Bonnin...
Oh this is fabulous. What a great shot,
Alice McMahon ...
Absolutely brilliant! You ARE cheeky, aren’t ya? “on George’s street, or some part of that street that has several names” what is that about Ireland? Noticed it in London as well. LOL. Lifting my Guinness to you for the Home Page and for St. Pat, Philip!
Philip Rogan replied
Hahaha thats hilarious! Featured on Paddy’s Day what an honour!
lucin
Grand picture. Love the description. Cheers for you and the sergeant/captain.
RiSH :
ha ha :) they look like police dolls packed in a box.
sketchesofcoop
I imagine there was some craic had on that bus ride. Awesome picture!
Erika .
Wow this is so awesome. I love it!! Definitely a once in a lifetime shot!! I also like the story to this photo! :D
elisab
THis is so neat.
Anthony Day
superb!!! love the story behind this, brilliant!!!!!
PPPhotoArt
absolutely wonderful shot and story!!!!!
congrats on homepage
ragman
Congrats on achieving the frontpage from all @ Irish Eyes
Christian Zammit
WELL DONE for featuring in the redbubble homepage.
your work is really great
Christian Zammit
Geraldine Lefoe
Wondeful story – amazing where a bit of cheek will get you – congrats on your homepage feature
greenfrog153
Congratulations on making the homepage!
MarathonMan
Brilliant….!! :-) Love the cheekiness too… class.