Ian Borthwick, Arresting Spectacle, 2020

Another key moment in my quest to document Paris under lockdown. Around sunset, this spot at the top of the Champs-Elysées is usually overrun with photographers and selfie-takers, a high-risk environment with bustling traffic going both ways. Armed with my media pass, the only pedestrian in sight, I was calmly going about my business until this police car slammed on its brakes and shone a spotlight on me. Next thing, three gendarmes were running at me, demanding to know what I was doing. One of them had clearly seen too many movies as, when I went to dig my pass out he shouted menacingly: “Keep your hands where I can see them.” Thankfully, after examining my pass and the contents of my bag, once the senior officer arrived, all was resolved. And I was allowed to continue my quest.

This is a limited edition of 12 prints (plus two artist proofs).

Printed on Photo Rag Ultra Smooth paper and mounted to Kapa board.

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