Photographing people in the public, reactions

[bradzo66]

Originally Posted by candleman

careful with that.. especially people with kids.

i once had a guy jump out in frnt of my car, (my wife was driving) and yell at me "whats with the camera, why you taking pictures of me"

err... i wasnt

i proceeded to show him the pictures of the powerlines and sent him off with a warning not to get agressive with strangers.
but it works both ways.. i can understand he would be defensive being with his family.

so unless you have camera insurance and medical i wouldnt do it.

Or a second dan black belt , that always seems to be a deterent , I never have any problems after a short calm chat , they just dont seem to mind so much after that , ha ha ha and like Ken I'm not a small fellow either , always amusing at least .

[kencaleno]

Originally Posted by bradzo66

Or a second dan black belt , that always seems to be a deterent , I never have any problems after a short calm chat , they just dont seem to mind so much after that , ha ha ha and like Ken I'm not a small fellow either , always amusing at least .

Oh, yes I forgot to add that I am a Go (5th) dan (Shotokan Karate) and a Go dan (Yoshin Ryu Judo/Jiu-Jutsu)
Ken

[Jim Bryant]

hahahahaha.....you big guys. I'm just 5'8" tall, but I got them crazy eyes, that just sort of warn folks that I can be one wild and crazy guy if provoked by their meanless stupid actions and threats. Besides.........one wack with 300mm or monopod will hurt like hell. While in the Navy I had to take the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, a program that provides military personnel with training in evading capture, survival skills, it left a deep impression with me in how to survive.

[bradzo66]

Originally Posted by kencaleno

Oh, yes I forgot to add that I am a Go (5th) dan (Shotokan Karate) and a Go dan (Yoshin Ryu Judo/Jiu-Jutsu)
Ken

Kyokoshin myself .

[maxharvard]

If someone gives you crap for photographing them, just pull your shirt aside to reveal your Colt 1911. That usually is all the permission I need. Most people will sign any contract you slide in front of them for consent to their image.

[Jim Bryant]

HAHAHAH, that worked for me once in Panama. I was out in the rain forest taking pictures and a couple of guys were planning on robbing me by using a machette until I pulled up my shirt to flash them a Glock 21G. They sort of disappeared back into the jungle. The Smithsonian scientists I was working for just shock their heads.

[freybear3]

thnx for all the replies

[bradzo66]

Originally Posted by Jim Bryant

HAHAHAH, that worked for me once in Panama. I was out in the rain forest taking pictures and a couple of guys were planning on robbing me by using a machette until I pulled up my shirt to flash them a Glock 21G. They sort of disappeared back into the jungle. The Smithsonian scientists I was working for just shock their heads.

Not as effective as a glock or colt(we cant carry weapons here unless you were born with them on the ends of yr arms and legs ) but a right foot wrapped around their head normally gets them taking a short nap , they wake up fairly confused and wanting to leave once their legs catch up with their brain . Pissed myself over yr recollection . Too funny . Nice negotiating Max ! Now we just need WooD to drop in on this and it will be complete .

[AlphaBjerke]

Originally Posted by kencaleno

The term "Candid" means that the person or persons are not aware of their photo being taken-Just do it!, sometimes you get noticed,but I never have problems if I'm noticed-mind you I'm 6 feet 2inches and 250 pounds!-Just smile and carry on.Dslr's are not the best for street photography-better to use an unobtrusive point and shoot(as shown). regards, Ken

Wonderful shot there! There is nothing better than taking pictures of funny looking people! (I should do more self portraits!).

[AlphaBjerke]

Originally Posted by spazoid1965

There is an attachment which screws onto the front of your lens called a "Spy Scope". It has a mirror inside a black tube which looks like a longer lens. Here is an example of one.

http://goods.us.marketgid.com/goods/54/19606/

There are several different brands. The one I have is no longer in production. I've found it's best not to shoot horizontally with this item. It's less noticeable to point toward the ground and shoot to your side. It appears that you are just fiddling with your camera and not really taking a picture.

Spazoid, I have often wondered about this item; is the loss of quality apparent?