If you ever see this guy in Chicago, DO NOT Photograph him!

whuband wrote in post #3763910
Maybe you need to carry a Louisville Slugger monopod while visiting Chicago.

Ummm, maybe a .45

KAC

deadpass wrote in post #3765205
what's saying the OP wasn't carrying a weapon? It's just as dangerous for mr. metal man.

I'm saying it. I'm the OP!

kenyc wrote in post #3766347
Ummm, maybe a .45

KAC

CHI=liberal city.... virtually impossible to protect yourself there.

1080i, I think you did the right thing. I think you defused the situation splendidly and avoided tangling with somebody who has really nothing much to lose. There is no sense risking a fight with nutjobs, especially when you are 1) on vacation, 2) with family 3) carrying expensive equipment. If the situation came to blows, even if you win, you will surely be dirtied up, with flecks of silver all over you, and will be spending the better part of the day in a police station filing charges. Vacation ruined, and camera possibly spirited away by an enterprising kibitzer.

Nice shot, by the way. Scary looking fellow.

well I actually think the silver surfer is the real winner here, he got a whole bunch of free publicitiy and a number of people on here that will check him out. There's no such thing as bad publicity and the law would do nothing as he didn't threaten to do anything, just made statements and expressed his opinion. I think you would also find the local police know him very well. Also I agree with another poster that it's all part of the act.....interesting how many people here would have responded with violence, bet I can guess who would end up in goal. Ultimately that's the chance you take when you shoot on the street, nasty surprises sometimes happen. Good photo by the way .

Thanks for all the comments and the feedback, even if I don't respond to each one.... I am reading them all and appreciate the reply posts.

I would have kept shooting, maybe get some flying spit in focus.

You did the right thing.

There was nothing for you to gain, apart from potential problems, ranging from damaged equipment to harm to your body or that of your wife.

Best regards,
Andy

Hi Guys,

Where's this post on taking pictures in the street.

I did that on Monday in a town in the UK. I was quite intimidated. I have filmed with large cameras. But thats easier than pointing a camera and clicking.

I was worried someone was going to smack me in the face. I was discrete and the pictures were great. With a 5D and a 70-200L 2.8 IS, I felt a bit exposed!

Visual Bride wrote in post #3772888
Hi Guys,

Where's this post on taking pictures in the street.

I did that on Monday in a town in the UK. I was quite intimidated. I have filmed with large cameras. But thats easier than pointing a camera and clicking.

I was worried someone was going to smack me in the face. I was discrete and the pictures were great. With a 5D and a 70-200L 2.8 IS, I felt a bit exposed!

Probably talking about this sticky from the top of the forum:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=155169

KAC

Actually, this is the thread I had read, especially the link in the first post:

https://photography-on-the.net …ight=legal+righ​ts+privacy

Great shot!! And better story -- and cheers to you for not backing down (but using good judgement)...I LOVE urban shots and when confronted I also find that being assertive works best -- lots of people think you are easily intimidated...I would NEVER delete a shot - or let anyone close enough to my camera (or me) to see the LCD...that is just so beyond a "normal" shot -- awesome!!

Love your - "so there" - at the end...it is and it is.

Thanks kenyc & 1080

Reading this now. Very interesting

Firstly, as a street shooter, I completely agree with Cogsworth ... but you have to also pick your battles. As a former photo journalist and now a father of two wonderful girls, in retrospect, I realize that no shot is worth one's life or limb. Personally, I would have just kept on walking until I found a cop ... but I wasn't there and you made a call which worked for you ... kept you out of harms way and you still have the image and your MKIII intact.

Gary

I've seen this guy yelling at people before, and I've also seen him taken away by the Chicago PD. I know for a fact that at one point he was banned from Millennium park and moved his act to the EL stations for a while.

He yells a lot, and tries to get away with his crazy act, but I've never heard of him actually getting physical with someone.

I agree with Cos, in fact I think I would have charged him to delete the pic. He charges for his show in a public place, I'd charge him to keep it private.