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[dead] binarycodedhex
And welcome to 'Spot the Sniper', where once again we invite you to come with us all over the world to meet all kinds of people in all kinds of places, and ask you to ... Spot the Sniper!

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pluto9
In scenes with a lot of shrubbery or tall grass, it's pretty much impossible to spot a sniper because he'll be behind the vegetation, not just nestled in it with camouflage that blends in well. The rifle scope can "burn through" the vegetation the same way you can see through nearby grass with binoculars. It's impossible to see through it if you're at a distance from the other side, unless he's silhouetted against a bright background.
phobosanomaly
It's kind of fun, but the images are so low-res that it seems like you don't have a chance.
jdndbfbf
I'm curious what countermeasures snipers employ against thermal cameras. They could hide from above under a thick tarp.
pluto9
They generally don't, at least in the U.S. military, because our adversaries of the last couple decades could rarely afford thermal optics. I have heard of using sleeping bags, though.