POTD: Dutch Sniper in Baghdad
This Photo Of The Day reminds me of some of the photos from the last few days in the Battle for Berlin, during World War II. The picture is taken by the excellent photographer Hille Hillinga, Hille James Combat Photographer. We’re looking at a Dutch sniper overlooking Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. It looks like he’s using a Heckler & Koch HK417, probably with a Schmidt & Bender riflescope on it.
Below is the picture in full size.
He found his new passion in photography and became one of the photographers for the brigade, embedded on some of the missions. Luckily he shares his work with us.
You can find more samples of his work here:
Hille James Combat Photographer – Sniper in Baghdad
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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So he is a 'sniper' standing out in the open using a vary unsteady rifle position?
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