Man in green coat holding stick

Having recently moved to Beijing during December, I wanted to check out the Forbidden City, now that there were not that many people allowed in due to COVID-19, I would have more time seeing the location and experiencing its grandeur. December is always a cold season in Beijing and during COVID-19 the Forbidden City can be a cold and boring place to watch over - if you aren’t’ entertained watching people. I’m sure the guards at times need to relax their eyes for a minute of two before coming back to realize nothing is happening in front of them. Unless, a spectator like me, is there to capture that moment. There are guards everywhere at the Palace with rotating assignments. I’m sure this was one of those seconds. #HARPERCOLLINS