Hey all... I have somehow caught a doozy of a cold. So far it is sinus only and I am hoping to keep it that way. I am off to work tomorrow and fortunately the only thing I have to fly is a simulator.
With all I usually have to do the day before I leave and my current condition I was going to blow off the post today. But... Yes there is that "but". was scanning some of the other photog blogs and Scott Kelby had a very interesting challenge while on a public sidewalk in Dallas over the weekend. You can read it by clicking here. Kudos' to Scott for how he stood his ground.
I would really like to have a T-shirt that says this but I am sure that my overly politically correct employer (You know, the one who signs the big checks) might have something to say about it. That's right America, we have freedom of speech if we are unemployed or are looking to find ourselves unemployed.
BEGINNING OF RANT
It really grinds me that with the bazillions of camera phones shooting pictures of every conceivable subject and video that has turned YouTube into a public depository (almost spelled that suppository) of mindless imagery. Much of which are items that I am more than sure most people would not want the world to know about (So much for privacy rights). Yet when a novice, prosumer, or professional photographer jacks up a tri-pod or swings a bazooka lens around on a DSLR, they are subject to an inquisition. Homeland Security flags are raised and the FBI comes to your door to inquire as of your intent.
Let's see. If I were Achmed (I believe he is the dead terrorist on YouTube) the terrorist I am sure the first thing I would do is go out and spend thousands of dollars on equipment that when employed draws more than average public attention to ones self. Thats right swing a DSLR with a 70-200 f/2.8 lens up to your face and watch people look and stare. The question I am asked most often is "Oh, are you a terrorist." Now how stupid is that! (no that is not the most often question I am asked just in case you are way to serious or this post ends up in the hands of HMS. Just a photographer guys!)
I don't know really what the answer is. I think the paparazzi have it all wrong. Most of us just want to capture some really unique images of simple stuff. Without interfering with other peoples business. The occasional "may I take your photograph" is a simple question that when responded to in the negative we simply move on respecting others privacy. So why is it so difficult to imagine that photographers simply want to take photos, not blow things up!
END OF RANT
Wow! don't let me get near a keyboard and a Wacom tablet when I am sick. Sorry about the rant but I felt good to get it off my chest. Just wish it was that ease to evacuate my sinuses.
Hopefully I will be a little more civil tomorrow.
Cya... Doug
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