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| As someone who (nearly) always has a camera with me I was interested to read the article linked below on the BBC. It would seem that the police and others are getting a bit sensitive about those of us who stop and take pictures whenever we spot a potential image. I will carry on regardless whilst observing the sensitivities of pointing the camera at other peoples children. What do you think? Innocent photographer or terrorist?
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I will carry on regardless whilst observing the sensitivities of pointing the camera at other peoples children. What do you think? I agree with you fully, it's rediculous, however as a nature and architectural photographer I rarely photograph people and then only ever people I have known for years, I say we create a petition, who's with me?
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| It’s definitely a problem. I have also heard cases of people being told that they cannot take pictures of their OWN children at certain public events. It’s a sad reflection of attitudes today if a parent with a camera in a public is instantly viewed with suspicion. It could be worth a no 10 petition. I am sure if you posted a suitable statement of some of the many photographic forums you would get a good response.
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DotNetWebs (18/04/2008)
It’s definitely a problem. I have also heard cases of people being told that they cannot take pictures of their OWN children at certain public events. It’s a sad reflection of attitudes today if a parent with a camera in a public is instantly viewed with suspicion. It could be worth a no 10 petition. I am sure if you posted a suitable statement of some of the many photographic forums you would get a good response. ah, when I said "we" I was kinda hoping someone else would do it... I'm a busy guy and I know no photography forums, Horshamite is photographer oriented enough for me... and I'm sure you would have the support of both Horshamite and TresCom forums...
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I can improve that... I have contacts who can spread this petition far and wide... internationally if needs be
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DotNetWebs (18/04/2008)
It’s definitely a problem. I have also heard cases of people being told that they cannot take pictures of their OWN children at certain public events. It’s a sad reflection of attitudes today if a parent with a camera in a public is instantly viewed with suspicion. It could be worth a no 10 petition. I am sure if you posted a suitable statement of some of the many photographic forums you would get a good response. My son's primary school went through this routine for a couple of years before relaxing. I think it can be sufficiently 'policed' by parents who would be able to spot strangers on Sports Days , etc. Not so easy at secondary schools where the 'school line' at best is a row of parked cars and the parents don't get to recognise each other
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I'm afraid this petition says that it is a petition to clarify the laws, not quite our aim, our aim is to prevent a law... which would mean a new petition...
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