Quote Originally Posted by BobsYourUncle View Post
Nope. He is a soldier in the Black Watch. The activity in which he is engaged is striking the colours. He is a member of a colour party, responsible for the ceremonial duty of putting up and taking down the colours. His feet are placed the same way the feet are placed in drill at present arms--one foot placed slightly in front of the other, the heel of the front foot placed in the swale of the back foot. It is a formal way of standing at attention when one makes a salute with a rifle. In this case, it is a ceremonial way of standing while handling the flag, so as to honor the flag. Not a turn, but a formal way of standing. Also, nothing else about the photo or his posture suggests the sharp movement you indicate. Hope that helps.
Specifically, July 1997 -- the venue:

http://www.ww1cemeteries.com/other_c...g_cenotaph.htm

The lowering of the flags during the handover of Hong Kong to the Communists. The Jocks pictured are from the Black Watch.

T.