Jerk with a telephoto

[williams473]

Back,

So it wouldn't bother you to know there was a 16x20 inch print of your face, with every line and whisker clearly defined, hanging on someone's wall somewhere? I guess I'm more self conscous than that - it's cool that you're not. I'm not sure why that scenario creeps me out, but it does.

I wouldn't mind being in a photo on someone's wall where I'm a figure, or doing something - but it's something about the intimacy of the drilling right down on someone and violating their personal space, albeit with the lens and not actually.

 

[williams473]

Tim,

Brother fisherman! 🙂 In that scenario, I'd be okay with it too. But if I was starting to feel woozy from heat or something and waded back to the bank, sat down with my eyes closed and realized someone was 20 feet away with a 300, I'd be miffed. Or they could be 2 feet away with a 28 - either way it's an invasion of privacy the way I see it.

 

[ijohnnyz]

I don't mind being photographed. I would much rather be in an unacknowledged street photo than fake a smile for a posed group shot. People are going to photography what interest them in their own style within their own comfort zone. There is no "street code."

 

[Bobfrance]

Relax, he was probably just a terrorist.


😉

 

[williams473]

Well, codes are not universal. I can have a street code if I so choose - no one has to follow it. In my world this guy violated a part of my code which says if you want to get close enough to kiss me, I'd appreciate an introduction first.

 

[Todd.Hanz]

I've caught other photogs shooting my way, I just smile or make a goofy face like "who farted" and move on.

 

[kxl]

Probably a P.I. working for a divorce attorney? Any reason why you or your co-workers may be the subject of some investigation? 🙄

 

[williams473]

Bobfrance,

Yeah I should have gone over and asked him if he had his "Terrorist's Statement of Rights as a Photographer" pamphlet on him 🙂

 

[williams473]

PI?!!! Cripes!

Hmmm, well the only thing I can think that I've done that's shady is that I voted against Bush twice. But Mr. Bush was kind enough to allow me to remain in the Country.

 

[pesphoto]

how can you be sure hew was trying to photograph you anyhoo?

 

[WoolenMammoth]

All the people, *ALL* the people who use those white telephotos on the street are simply the biggest cowards out there. the end. Im not a fan of street photography in general, but for the people who are heralded as gods, they all did it, for the most part, with 50's or wider and got right up close to people, close enough to have some sort of human interaction. Every time I go to my favorite park in town to take some photos I always see those white lens people and wonder what sporting event they had just come from. I swear to god, even though those lenses are in consumers hands to stay, that is honestly the first thought that comes into mind every time.

 

[Bobfrance]

Bobfrance,

Yeah I should have gone over and asked him if he had his "Terrorist's Statement of Rights as a Photographer" pamphlet on him 🙂

The good news is terrorists don't have Flickr accounts so your visage is probably safe.

😀

 

[back alley]

Back,

So it wouldn't bother you to know there was a 16x20 inch print of your face, with every line and whisker clearly defined, hanging on someone's wall somewhere? I guess I'm more self conscous than that - it's cool that you're not. I'm not sure why that scenario creeps me out, but it does.

I wouldn't mind being in a photo on someone's wall where I'm a figure, or doing something - but it's something about the intimacy of the drilling right down on someone and violating their personal space, albeit with the lens and not actually.

it might be strange to walk into someone's place and see that photo of me, no doubt, but as long as there isn't a dozen of them and jars of body parts in the kitchen i think i could live with it.
for me, it would be hypocritical to hang a photo of a stranger in my place and then freak out if the reverse happened.
lately my photo goal has been to move in as close as possible with a wide angle, a 25 or 35, and shoot away. i tried it during a few lunchtime sessions at the local street performer's festival and so far no problems.

joe

 

[Gumby]

How does anyone know the guy was a jerk?

 

[williams473]

Pes,

Well with a long lens like that, the angle is so narrow that you pretty much have to point it right at someone, and he was so clearly jerking the camera away when I made eye contact witht he lens, that I'm pretty sure.

Then again, I could be finally losing it entirely... Guy could have been doing architectural work or something...

 

[pesphoto]

Bob, youre avatar freaks me out some.....

 

[williams473]

Yes Woolen, I think the human interaction part is what makes the act different than taking the image at long range. I think it shows in the images, too.

 

[Gumby]

... and he was so clearly jerking the camera away when I made eye contact ....

Ahhh... thanks for the answer! 🙄

 

[Bobfrance]

Bob, youre avatar freaks me out some.....

Thanks. 😉

 

[williams473]

Joe,

I'm cool with your methods - that's how I usually do it. I just never had it happen to me, and sort of all wondered how it felt. And I personally (just my opinion) don't like it enough to consider not doing it to anyone else.

My curse is I love to photograph people, so I'm going to see about starting a portrait project - and continue to work street style at events at which people expect they are going to be getting photographed.