bring on the cool

It's the DMZ (demilitarization zone) along the 38th parallel between North and South Korea.

Lindsay Miles-Pickup gives us a bit of background:

"The building in the background is all North Korean soldiers...The South Korean guards stand partially hidden behind the buildings so that if they get shot at only part of their body is exposed. The end of the gravel by the guards is the border of North and South Korea. It is a crazy sensation to have North Korean guards with binoculars staring at you while you stand there staring back..."

Despite the obvious danger and heightened sense of awareness, it's hard not to find the guards' demeanor striking.  Crisp, clean uniforms set against mellow toned backdrops, and super killer shades.  These guys bring on the cool.