Article - Photography is not a crime.

[deletedpenguin]

An interesting article I came across. Share your thoughts?

http://blogs.smh.com.au/photographers/archives/2007/02/photography_is_not_a_crime.html

"In January, while on leave, I started photographing people who were climbing up the rocks at Wattamolla Beach (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattamolla), in the Royal National Park (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks.nsf/parkContent/N0030?OpenDocument&ParkKey=N0030&Type=xo), and jumping off. I got four frames away over ten minutes or so, as I was keeping an eye on my son swimming nearby, and then I copped an earful..."

[deadpass]

That's a tough one, it really depends on what kinda mood i was in. Personally I'd call her bluff and see if she would "rip my f**king head off" But I like pushing buttons cause it amuses me how upset people get about insignificant things.

[drparker]

When I got hassled I went on the offensive right off.

I took out my cell and ask them to wait while I called the police. They asked “why are you calling the police?” I said loudly "Because you are clearly irrational and unstable, you pose a risk to my safety and the safety of those around me. You've already broken several laws and appear to be ready to break several more so I intend to have you arrested.”

They were gone in a flash. I've done it once and it felt great. :p

[Jon, The Elder]

drParker....Now THAT ONE I really like. Turning the tables is so much the better.

[deletedpenguin]

Hehe, nice work drparker! I'd probably get all nervous and jumble my words. :)