Recent content by Dave Routledge

well I photographed all manner of prime terrorist targets today brandishing my very obvious 70-200 and not one of her majesty's police force so much as gave me a second glance. I bet there is one group of people who wish it was illegal to take photographs in public....The Household Cavalry!! I...

Thanks for posting the link Peter It will be interesting to see how this develops; more muddy water it seems to me. As it happens I am going into London today armed with my "professional" kit which includes the subtle Canon 70-200. I am going to photograph buildings mainly, but I am sure...

Hi Peter That is interesting, do you have any more info or links to articles? God bless Dave

Hi Philip I am not sure how I would have reacted if a parent from my son's game had objected, I think I would have strongly argued my case and held my ground, but backed off if it all got too distressing. I am sure being male causes much more of a reaction. What has happened, is that...

Hi everyone The law is clear(ish). If it is a public place and we are not causing a breach of the peace or collecting information for an act of terror, then as photographers we are at liberty to photograph members of the public without asking their permission. My question is, is this right...

Hi everyone This is a thread close to my heart, having been question by an angry mother and also had some people call the police when they knew full well I was photographing my own children (my wife and children told them that). In this case of course the police responded to their call and to...

Hi Zoe Great to be able to read some of your valuable thoughts on all things photography again. Sounds like things are going really well, I am sure they will get even better. God bless Dave

Hi Mark, hope all is well Have you no self-control?;) God bless Dave

Hi John Would that be watching Chelsea?;) God bless Dave

Hi Mike I too wish you would desist in referring to The Jones family in this manner. You are also misrepresenting me and I would ask that you please STOP it. I have NEVER met Phil Jones and have NEVER spoken to him. I do NOT represent the Jones family and I am NOT their slave and I...

Hi Simon I think you are being overly harsh. I am sure that people who submit to the wrong category are not attempting to cheat, but do so in error. I have no double standards, I think an image of a caged animal should be disqualified and I thought I did say they had made a mistake...

Hi Wayne I agree it is preferable, and I am guessing that in the majority of cases it is so, but I would be more than happy for a competent wildlife photographer to judge whether my portrait shot is below, or above competition standard; or worthy of going forward to the annual competition...

Hi Simon The winner of the wildlife photographer of the year holds several fellowships, including the MPA and BIPP, and according to his website is proud of his award calling the competition a "prestigious" one No I do not think the photographer in the BBC competition should keep his...

Hi David I take your point about examinations, but we are talking here about an internal monthly photograph competition of one organisation. There are core elements that apply to all photography, a full grasp of which I believe entitles someone who has years of experience to judge a...

Hi Simon I did not misquote you, those were your phrases. To quote you more fully, you described the forum as a "sub-standard camera club forum populated by people full of their own self-importance" How criticisng a forum does not implicate its members I do not know, but apologies if I...