Jim, It's safe and nice, of course, but this also almost eliminates random candid great moments, one can neither predict nor recall deliberately. Regards, Peeter Vissak ======= Vastus 2003-08-17, 19:37:00 saabunud kirjale: ======= >Scot Coveyou <kamandscot@comcast.net> wrote/replied to: > >>I've been all over the map emotionally since. I'm angry that anyone with a professional looking camera that doesn't wear a press badge is assumed to be violating the rights of people in public places. I also find myself sharing her concern with the safety and well being of children, I have a son who is nine that I don't let out of my sight, for probably the same fears that this woman was feeling. >>I don't want to scare people when I'm taking candids, but I also don't want to spoil great creative moments by stopping to ask for permission. >>The human aspect of photography is the most fascinating aspect to me. Everywhere I go I see photos...great photos in the faces of the people I see. I actually thought about just quitting if I couldn't find a way to photograph people in their environment, unposed and naturally. >>Has anyone else felt this way or dealt with this issue? > >Ya, I take pictures of birds. Never had one aggressive or complain >yet. Seriously, I just don't want photos of strangers, don't want to >take them, don't want any hassles with people. > >Why don't you take photos of people you know, or try talking to >people, then ask them if they'd mind if you take photos of them or >their kids. You might be surprised that they are completely different >after a few minutes of polite chat. > >And you won't feel like you're stealing anything either. People can be >real nice if you approach them nicely. But there's an awful lot of >fear and anger out there. > > >Jim Davis >Nature Photography >http://www.kjsl.com/~jbdavis/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Tervitustega, Peeter Vissak pv@hot.ee 2003-08-17
