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I've been reading all sorts of articles about photographers being stopped by authorities while taking pictures. Does this concern you? Please read my blog on the subject:
Most Photographers Aren't Terrorists, but Some Terrorists are Photographers
If you have strong feelings about this subject, I'd appreciate it if you'd post them at the bottom of the blog, too. I'm trying to develop some SEO with my blog, and it's a new one.
If YOU have a story to tell about being challenged, why not tell about it at the end of my blog. This is a point-counterpoint blog entry.
Thanks!
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Photographers Stopped by Authorities for Taking Pictures Darrell's latest blog...
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Darrell Young 
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Posted 30 January 2010 - 02:16 PM
Darrell Young (a.k.a. Digital Darrell), Author
Mastering the Nikon® DSLR Series
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"Better too many words, than not enough understanding." - Darrell Young (My Blog)
Mastering the Nikon® DSLR Series
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"Better too many words, than not enough understanding." - Darrell Young (My Blog)
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Neil Juggins
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Posted 04 February 2010 - 04:07 AM
Good luck with the blog Darrell. I prefer it now that you have it on a white background. Easier to read.
It'll be interesting to see if it helps with the SEO.
It'll be interesting to see if it helps with the SEO.
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K. L. Howard
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Posted 17 February 2010 - 01:18 PM
You bring up a great topic Darrel,
A person wanting photographs of a specific place or site, whether it is for good or evil, doesn’t need to be a photographer or even own a camera. They just need to know how to keyword on Google or Flicker where they will find shots of just about any subject from any angle. Law enforcement is well aware of this and this is one reason for tight security on specific areas.
I think the “Princess chasing” Paparazzi is a type of terrorism. Although they claim that that they’re just doing a job, most of them have unscrupulous tactics. These guys / girls make life tough for all photographers because they bring negativity to the industry. Greed is most likely the reason for this industry, just one or two unethical paparazzi shots can surpass the money made in a lifetime of stock photography.
Being a resident of the suburbs of Washington DC I find my self downtown with my camera gear often. I have been stopped by security or law enforcement numerous times, especially when I was a medium format film shooter with a Pentax 6x7. You know the camera that looks like a 35mm on steroids, with a big wooden grip (handle). I have applied for and/or signed permits but when you read the fine print, most permits say for personal use only. I have asked for permission to take photographs on private property and have been laughed at but occasionally some say yes. You’ll never know unless you ask. One supervisor of a large recycling center in the area said that if I am not off the property in ten minutes…….. I took that as I have about eight minutes left to get the shot. http://www.photoshel...0000hfuyAjh5yDg
Here’s a link all photographers should know their rights. http://www.krages.co...aphersRight.pdf
I tried to post this as a comment on your blog, but it seems i didn't do something right. I am at times digitally challenged.
Ken
A person wanting photographs of a specific place or site, whether it is for good or evil, doesn’t need to be a photographer or even own a camera. They just need to know how to keyword on Google or Flicker where they will find shots of just about any subject from any angle. Law enforcement is well aware of this and this is one reason for tight security on specific areas.
I think the “Princess chasing” Paparazzi is a type of terrorism. Although they claim that that they’re just doing a job, most of them have unscrupulous tactics. These guys / girls make life tough for all photographers because they bring negativity to the industry. Greed is most likely the reason for this industry, just one or two unethical paparazzi shots can surpass the money made in a lifetime of stock photography.
Being a resident of the suburbs of Washington DC I find my self downtown with my camera gear often. I have been stopped by security or law enforcement numerous times, especially when I was a medium format film shooter with a Pentax 6x7. You know the camera that looks like a 35mm on steroids, with a big wooden grip (handle). I have applied for and/or signed permits but when you read the fine print, most permits say for personal use only. I have asked for permission to take photographs on private property and have been laughed at but occasionally some say yes. You’ll never know unless you ask. One supervisor of a large recycling center in the area said that if I am not off the property in ten minutes…….. I took that as I have about eight minutes left to get the shot. http://www.photoshel...0000hfuyAjh5yDg
Here’s a link all photographers should know their rights. http://www.krages.co...aphersRight.pdf
I tried to post this as a comment on your blog, but it seems i didn't do something right. I am at times digitally challenged.
Ken
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