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[JonMikal]

[Ian]

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Jon, there has to be a good story behind this shot

By the way, I have been meaning to ask - how do you find people's general reaction to you photographing in public? Have you ever been challenged by security people or been the subject of an uncomfortable response from members of the public?

Ian

[Unregistered]

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An exceptional graphical composite image, having looked at your site I can see that you are an experienced photographer, and also have a great creative mind.

[Stephen]

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Great use of high contrast, almost contre jour lighting.

[Jocelyn Walker]

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Well done, a great capture! Reminds me of how Magpies here in Australia sometimes swoop & threaten people, at certain times of the year!

[JonMikal]

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By the way, I have been meaning to ask - how do you find people's general reaction to you photographing in public? Have you ever been challenged by security people or been the subject of an uncomfortable response from members of the public?

Ian

i've been watching this very thing for quite some time and have concluded that it has to do with the photographer's attitude and how comfortable he/she in the presence of strangers on the street. there are many out there 'sneaking' shots of homeless or others which appears 'stalkish' and occasionally creates an uneasy feeling in some. when i first started in photography i really had a desire for street work, but wasn't comfortable shooting people so i focused on general street scenes and architecture. all the while, my desire for shooting people in urban settings tugged at me. one day it dawned on me "i live in DC and what does DC have that most cities don't? protests, rallies, public demostrations, etc....and these people want to be photographed" i began shooting these events almost on a daily basis and developed a sense of when and how to approach and shoot people. i've taken this approach to the streets for general people photography and have never been questioned or denied a shot. as for security personnel, sure, i've been approached by guards at the FBI and Dept. of Justice buildings as well as the Capitol and White House. most aren't aware of the laws pertaining to photography in public places and some just like messing with you. again, this is where your knack of effectively presenting yourself comes in handy. although you are most likely within your right to shoot whatever you wish from a public vantage point, your attitude will determine how quickly you get back to shooting. here's a good document to print and keep with you. not sure how it applies to the UK, but is most effective here.