I have been on the street shooting since the early 70s. With the exception of the time drug dealers caught me taking photos (talk about scared) I have never been accosted by anyone. I shot Marti Gras one year and remember shooting in the crowd on the street one night. I then worked my up to a balcony, and watched on the street below as another photographer was hassled by two guys somewhat violently near the same area I was standing earlier. I now wear a hat that has silvered PRESS stitched into the front. I wear my badge/ID on the pocket of my Domke vest and have access almost anywhere. I have always asked to take photos where I could and have practiced a quiet, unobtrusive demeanor. I wear a fanny pack and tend to keep the big lenses put away unless needed. It goes back to a past thread, other's behavior precedes us and if the on-looker had a bad experience you may suffer the consequences. Take care, Gregory david Stempel FIREFRAMEi m a g i n g
