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Forum: General Photography
10-03-2018, 12:06 PM
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Interesting...
I'm rarely in such situations, although on a couple of occasions I've been approached and received stern comments from folks who thought they were in my shots (actually, they weren't - or they weren't in focus). They didn't get physical, but I guess you could say they were a little aggressive... certainly, they were objecting. I apologised, stopped shooting and moved away from that location.
For me, it doesn't come down to who's right or wrong. I just don't want to cause a ruckus, and I don't want friction for myself and / or others in anything I do - including photography - if I can help it. This is only a hobby for me. If I lose a shot or three, it really doesn't matter - especially if the alternative is a verbal or potentially physical altercation. I like to get along nicely with folks, even if that means a little sacrifice on my part. I won't be pushed around, but if I'm going to get into it with someone, it has to be for a very good reason.
I'm sure I'd feel differently if I was a press photographer or war journalist... But I'm not, so I don't :o
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Forum: General Photography
10-02-2018, 03:30 PM
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Discussion aside, what a dreadful attitude and complete lack of consideration and respect he demonstrates :(
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Forum: General Photography
10-01-2018, 03:49 PM
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Not at all, Bill... no lines crossed :D The conversation kind of led into that, so I completely understand. You did indeed post the legalese, but since it's wrapped up in politics, well... :o :p
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Forum: General Photography
10-01-2018, 03:36 PM
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Folks, this is an interesting discussion, but please let's avoid anything political, per our forum rules. Thanks :) |
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Forum: General Photography
09-26-2018, 04:11 PM
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Honestly, I don't like doing anything that I wouldn't like done to me. Which makes things pretty limiting, as I'm very protective of my privacy and personal comfort in going about my day-to-day life. I can live with being on CCTV or part of a general scene that someone is capturing, as I have nothing to hide... but I don't like being the primary subject. As such, I'm happy taking photographs with people in them, but if one or more individuals are the primary subject, I'd want their explicit or implied permission before taking a shot. That could be something as simple as me holding up my camera and them nodding and smiling, or might involve a short request or conversation.
If someone stuck a lens in my face, I'd carefully but firmly push their camera away and make it very clear that I didn't appreciate the intrusion and wouldn't accept it. Regardless of legalities, there's a matter of courtesy which is so often forgotten, but extremely important to me.
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