This is Dr. Dale Barnard, a researcher at Utah State University. This is indeed the SARS laboratory, and he does have to get into that suit to work with the virus. When he works with SARS, it is in a thick liquid that limits the amount it can become airborn.
In terms of photography, I wanted to get the inhumanness of the suit, but if you look closely, you can also see his eyes. I also wanted a darker, moody photograph, representative of the SARS virus itself. We'll see if my communication can override folks preconceived notions!
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Thanks for the comments. This was a fun challenge, with lots of great photos. I'm surprised mine did so well and a bit saddened that so many excellent shots placed so far back. I was just outside a window and could not go in, as then my camera would have to have been detoxed (and ruined). But I asked if he could come to the window closer. I liked the dark look, and liked seeing the eyes as a second surprise.
Great "at work" idea. Just wish the doc's face was lit a little better and the noise wasn't so pronounced in certain places (underside of gloves for example)
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