THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE WANTS TO FINE YOU $1,000 FOR TAKING PICTURES IN THE FOREST

moose10101 wrote in post #17178584
Hasn't that permit process for commercial shoots been in place for National Parks for years? I don't see what the problem is.

I agree....

here is the actual information from the Forest Service:

https://www.federalreg​ister.gov …ource=federalre​gister.gov

It seems that the purpose with this proposed directive is to explore the issue further and then set in place rules for the wilderness.

as far as this only pertaining to designated wilderness areas, i see no reason one area should be more or less restricted than another. Consistency makes sence here. I also hope that they recognize the difference between one or two people walking into the woods with a backpack full of gear and a group of 10 going in and setting up C-stands, huge reflectors, booms, mics etc. Regardless if the intent is commercial or not.

Unbelievable.

for anyone that missed it above, the other thread has a lot of info:

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1399506

Some folks, including a whole lot in media, are really good at pushing our righteous-indignation buttons!

And some folks get righteously indignant about almost anything, even almost nothing.

20droger wrote in post #17179265
And some folks get righteously indignant about almost anything, even almost nothing.

I just saw this policy mentioned in a blog entry titled "War on Photography."

The blogger was certifiably indignant, and his indignation is spreading.

Tedder wrote in post #17179423
I just saw this policy mentioned in a blog entry titled "War on Photography."

The blogger was certifiably indignant, and his indignation is spreading.

Proof that stupidity is contagious.

I guess that maybe I'm righteously indignant about something, except today my Daughter took off for like four days with two of my cameras to do some wedding shoots, what should I do? Should I call 911? Call the cops? Help, I just want to go back to bed!!

tonylong wrote in post #17179633
I guess that maybe I'm righteously indignant about something, except today my Daughter took off for like four days with two of my cameras to do some wedding shoots, what should I do? Should I call 911? Call the cops? Help, I just want to go back to bed!!

If she crossed state lines go straight to the FBI. That sort of thing cant be tolerated.

tonylong wrote in post #17179633
I guess that maybe I'm righteously indignant about something, except today my Daughter took off for like four days with two of my cameras to do some wedding shoots, what should I do? Should I call 911? Call the cops? Help, I just want to go back to bed!!

She took your cameras?!! Without permission?!!

Some things are sacred! Time to cut her out of the will!!!

20droger wrote in post #17180286
She took your cameras?!! Without permission?!!

Some things are sacred! Time to cut her out of the will!!!

Well, dang, the problem was that I was having physical problems, still am, but she takes off on this call to do a wedding, and needs my input, and I can barely make it out to sit at the dang table, WoW!!!!

I wonder why the media would have a vested interest in getting us to fight their fight for them. Perhaps they feel there should be no consequence for them traipsing through wilderness areas with large crews and no intent on cleaning up after themselves.

WhidbeyHiker wrote in post #17180670
I wonder why the media would have a vested interest in getting us to fight their fight for them. Perhaps they feel there should be no consequence for them traipsing through wilderness areas with large crews and no intent on cleaning up after themselves.

I think you read too much into the media agenda. They have a goal of telling the story in basic terms and to drive traffic to their site. Its called click bait.

gonzogolf wrote in post #17180831
I think you read too much into the media agenda. They have a goal of telling the story in basic terms and to drive traffic to their site. Its called click bait.

I'll agree that there is a element of both.