Forum: Photography


Subject: Photographer arrested for taking pictures at Octoberfest

XENOPHONZ opened this issue on Oct 12, 2005 ยท 20 posts


TomDart posted Wed, 12 October 2005 at 6:43 PM

Yes, a long lens is a plus, if you are steadier than I am most of the time..or have a monopod or tripod handy.

Quoting XENOPHONZ, "But I'd point out that "rude" behavior doesn't translate into "criminal" behavior. Not that I'm advocating rudeness......but there are some shots that you'll simply miss...." I do agree with that. Most crowd shots I take or telephoto have no permission beforehand. Each situation calls for different diplomacy, even if that means "no one knows you are there shooting". Rude is often in the eye of the subject..rude to some, a compliment to others. Call each shot as it comes but still be as nice as you can be in the situation.

Once, at a football game, a "band mom" sat in my seat on the end of the aisle. I was standing behind at the time. She got the camera out and started shooting..that is just fine. But, when I knelt on the steps next to her, she quickly took the camera strap in hand like I was a "grab and run thief." That was her perception. I just wanted to sit in my seat! LOL

I think folks are being trained(at least in the USA) to be more self centered and SUSPICIOUS of others..too bad in some ways beyond common sense precautions, for subjects and photographers. The photographers "rights" might be a good carry-along to have handy. Folks misunderstand this just like they misunderstand freedom of speech...which does NOT exist in each and every place we happen to be standing.

Message edited on: 10/12/2005 18:45