Since the bombings in London, have you been out with your camera?

12-07-2005, 22:58

I was thinking of going out tomorrow morning, but have decided against it.

I was talking to Steve a couple of weeks ago, about going out early morning, and trying to capture some sort of sunrise / early morning shots over Manchester / City Centre, and we agreed this time of year would be the best time to do it, what with the sun rising so early that the place would be nice and quiet.

I was thinking about going out early tomorrow, but have decided against it, what with the current situation, and how jumpy some people might be.
Admittedly, I don't look like a Muslim terrorist, being a 6'4 16 st blonde haired blue eyed bloke, but still I'd rather not risk it.

So, since last week, have any of you been out with your cameras. Have you met any opposition? Any suspicious looks?

Regards

CT · 12-07-2005, 23:03

I wouldn't let it put you off doing your thing mate. I don't think anyone associates cameras with terrorism anyway. They'll probably just say "Look it's one of those strange photographer types - he probably collects beer mats or train numbers too."

Adrian · 12-07-2005, 23:09

Frankly, I really can't see why taking pictures would bother anyone, recent situation or not. I was out over the weekend taking pictures of the Festival of the River Mouth in North and South Shields and no-one batted an eyelid - why would they? I think getting up close to people when you photograph them is a good idea, as you can get a bit of chat going, whereas using a big lens from a distance tends to irritate.

IanC_UK · 12-07-2005, 23:11

Main message coming from London, is dont let them change the way you do what you do ! So i would go and take your pictures if you want to !

Giving in to this bull**** is what they want, so dont give them the pleasure !

12-07-2005, 23:43

I agree, it shouldn't put me off doing what I had planned to do.

I suppose it was just the thought of taking photos of buildings etc, in City Centre Manchester that was a bit worrying.

IanC_UK · 12-07-2005, 23:48

Look forward to seeing your pics

Bachs · 13-07-2005, 07:10

I'm a printer engineer.
My first call this morning is at the Control Tower in Aberdeen Airport.
My second call is in Inverness which is why the camera bag is inthe car.

You can be sure my camera bag will probably be staying at the security gate until I've finished the first job.

I posted a link to an article on UK Photographers' rights elsewhere but here it is again: http://www.steve-perks.com/UKPhotographersRights.pdf

I've printed some off to keep in the bag and if anyone challenges me I offer them a copy along with a 'business' card.

13-07-2005, 11:05

Thanks for that Bachs, it is something I've been meaning to read, this 'Photographers Rights' publication, just never got round to it.

I'll make myself a brew and have a read in 10 minutes

dod · 13-07-2005, 11:47

Had the camera out at the Forres Highland games at the weekend. Blended right in as there were quite a few guys going about with DSLR's although I was a bit apprehensive about it before I went.

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Originally Posted by Bachs

I'm a printer engineer.
My first call this morning is at the Control Tower in Aberdeen Airport.
My second call is in Inverness which is why the camera bag is inthe car.

You got a good day for it, lovely day up here in sunny 'sneckie

Matty · 13-07-2005, 13:15

lol @ Bod, photographers rights in the front of the site!

www.thephotographyforums.com

Thanks for the link again though Bachs, most people come straight to the forums so dont look at the front end anymore!

***Steve*** · 13-07-2005, 13:19

I have not yet been out to do any photography since the bombings but would approach it in exactly the same way as did before. Know your rights and be curtious, ignore the idiots and treat the thugs in the manner that they are acustomed.

Everyone gets what they expect and hopefully you get some good photos as well

The terrorists will start to win only if we let them, changing the way we do things is the first victory for them.

13-07-2005, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by EosD

lol @ Bod, photographers rights in the front of the site!

www.thephotographyforums.com

Thanks for the link again though Bachs, most people come straight to the forums so dont look at the front end anymore!

Hehe I did have a quick peruse when it was first put on the main front end.
I've seen links to this PDF though all over the show, and been meaning to download it for keeps/print and for a proper read. Never got round to it though.

***Steve*** · 13-07-2005, 16:35

We can only provide the info, we cant make you read it

13-07-2005, 16:51

Then would you mind untying me, and releasing my wife and children.

***Steve*** · 13-07-2005, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bod

Then would you mind untying me, and releasing my wife and children.

Off course not, you have paid the ransom now??

KenCo1964 · 13-07-2005, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bod

I don't look like a Muslim terrorist, being a 6'4 16 st blonde haired blue eyed bloke,

What, so that's not you in your avatar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT

he probably collects beer mats or train numbers too.

What's wrong with beer mats and train numbers like.

Have been out today and hopefully will have something for the comp this round, no probs just do it.

Bachs · 13-07-2005, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by EosD

Thanks for the link again though Bachs, most people come straight to the forums so dont look at the front end anymore!

Doh...I think thats where I originally pinched it from before I joined up...apologies

Digital SPG · 14-07-2005, 10:15

My feet have hardly touched the floor since last Thursday. Had to have a loo

12-07-2005, 22:58	#1 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Since the bombings in London, have you been out with your camera? I was thinking of going out tomorrow morning, but have decided against it. I was talking to Steve a couple of weeks ago, about going out early morning, and trying to capture some sort of sunrise / early morning shots over Manchester / City Centre, and we agreed this time of year would be the best time to do it, what with the sun rising so early that the place would be nice and quiet. I was thinking about going out early tomorrow, but have decided against it, what with the current situation, and how jumpy some people might be. Admittedly, I don't look like a Muslim terrorist, being a 6'4 16 st blonde haired blue eyed bloke, but still I'd rather not risk it. So, since last week, have any of you been out with your cameras. Have you met any opposition? Any suspicious looks? Regards

13-07-2005, 07:10	#7 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	I'm a printer engineer. My first call this morning is at the Control Tower in Aberdeen Airport. My second call is in Inverness which is why the camera bag is inthe car. You can be sure my camera bag will probably be staying at the security gate until I've finished the first job. I posted a link to an article on UK Photographers' rights elsewhere but here it is again: http://www.steve-perks.com/UKPhotographersRights.pdf I've printed some off to keep in the bag and if anyone challenges me I offer them a copy along with a 'business' card. __________________ Canon EOS 350D (Rebel XT)---EFS 18-55 MKII kit lens---Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III USM---Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II ---Tamron AF 28-200mm Super Zoom f3.8-5.6 Aspherical (IF) Macro 1:4---BG-E3 Grip---Speedlite 580EX---Canon(ish) Angle Finder C---Photoshop CS2---Powershot A95

12-07-2005, 23:03	#2 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I wouldn't let it put you off doing your thing mate. I don't think anyone associates cameras with terrorism anyway. They'll probably just say "Look it's one of those strange photographer types - he probably collects beer mats or train numbers too."

12-07-2005, 23:09	#3 (permalink)
Adrian Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tynemouth Posts: 298	Frankly, I really can't see why taking pictures would bother anyone, recent situation or not. I was out over the weekend taking pictures of the Festival of the River Mouth in North and South Shields and no-one batted an eyelid - why would they? I think getting up close to people when you photograph them is a good idea, as you can get a bit of chat going, whereas using a big lens from a distance tends to irritate.

12-07-2005, 23:11	#4 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Main message coming from London, is dont let them change the way you do what you do ! So i would go and take your pictures if you want to ! Giving in to this bull**** is what they want, so dont give them the pleasure !

12-07-2005, 23:43	#5 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	I agree, it shouldn't put me off doing what I had planned to do. I suppose it was just the thought of taking photos of buildings etc, in City Centre Manchester that was a bit worrying.

12-07-2005, 23:48	#6 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Look forward to seeing your pics

13-07-2005, 11:05	#8 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Thanks for that Bachs, it is something I've been meaning to read, this 'Photographers Rights' publication, just never got round to it. I'll make myself a brew and have a read in 10 minutes

13-07-2005, 13:15	#10 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	lol @ Bod, photographers rights in the front of the site! www.thephotographyforums.com Thanks for the link again though Bachs, most people come straight to the forums so dont look at the front end anymore!

13-07-2005, 13:19	#11 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,999	I have not yet been out to do any photography since the bombings but would approach it in exactly the same way as did before. Know your rights and be curtious, ignore the idiots and treat the thugs in the manner that they are acustomed. Everyone gets what they expect and hopefully you get some good photos as well The terrorists will start to win only if we let them, changing the way we do things is the first victory for them.

13-07-2005, 16:35	#13 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 15,999	We can only provide the info, we cant make you read it

13-07-2005, 16:51	#14 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	Then would you mind untying me, and releasing my wife and children.

14-07-2005, 10:15	#18 (permalink)
Digital SPG Getting Comfy Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 232	My feet have hardly touched the floor since last Thursday. Had to have a loo