My illegal shennanigans from today...

[Keltic Ice Man]

I read these legal threads with interest, especially because of what I do for a living. It seems that most people (if not all) here have a healthy attitude to photography, and it's an attitude we need to keep up.

It's very easy to believe that "perverts are everywhere". I've met quite a few in my time, and I work in a very busy Central London borough. Thankfully, I can't think of any of them that were wandering the streets or taking long-distance photos of kiddies in parks. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but it really isn't as common as people think. Most paedophiles I have met - including those with images - didn't take pictures themselves, and those that did didn't generally do it "out & about".

I can't change general attitudes, but I try to do my bit to reassure people.

Well Put!

 

[SimonTALM]

I read these legal threads with interest, especially because of what I do for a living. It seems that most people (if not all) here have a healthy attitude to photography, and it's an attitude we need to keep up.

It's very easy to believe that "perverts are everywhere". I've met quite a few in my time, and I work in a very busy Central London borough. Thankfully, I can't think of any of them that were wandering the streets or taking long-distance photos of kiddies in parks. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but it really isn't as common as people think. Most paedophiles I have met - including those with images - didn't take pictures themselves, and those that did didn't generally do it "out & about".

I can't change general attitudes, but I try to do my bit to reassure people.

The voice of common sense

 

[JezSutton]

I read these legal threads with interest, especially because of what I do for a living. It seems that most people (if not all) here have a healthy attitude to photography, and it's an attitude we need to keep up.

It's very easy to believe that "perverts are everywhere". I've met quite a few in my time, and I work in a very busy Central London borough. Thankfully, I can't think of any of them that were wandering the streets or taking long-distance photos of kiddies in parks. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but it really isn't as common as people think. Most paedophiles I have met - including those with images - didn't take pictures themselves, and those that did didn't generally do it "out & about".

I can't change general attitudes, but I try to do my bit to reassure people.

Nice one, I've met some of your nice colleges in Central London and they have been happy to POSE for a checky shot !! not like some of the posts would make you think on here..

 

[Steve Smith]

When i venture out with my camera i get people come and ask what I'm doing (so fed up of it i cannot bring myself to even talk to them) I've a camera in hand and more often that not a bulky tripod, along with a bag with filters and extra glass, still they have to ask what i am doing.

Give them a Victor Meldrew reply: "I'm creosoting a rhinocerous".


Steve.

 

[jigga1980]

It's a sad reflection of society at the moment.

Do you think it could be partly down to your equipment also, i.e with most people owning a compact, they might be thinking why would you want/need a big camera. Therefore you must be up to something.

I was in London a few years ago, the most touristy photographed place in the country perhaps. I took a photo, see below. Did get a few glares off parents :bang:

 

[wscott45]

Slightly off subect but Louis Theroux did a documentary about a correctional facility somewhere in the states for convicted paedophiles. Its a brilliant watch, funny and disturbing at the same time. If you watch it youll never be able to listen to the Adams family theme song in the same way again.

 

[Laudrup]

It's a sad reflection of society at the moment.

Do you think it could be partly down to your equipment also, i.e with most people owning a compact, they might be thinking why would you want/need a big camera. Therefore you must be up to something.

I was in London a few years ago, the most touristy photographed place in the country perhaps. I took a photo, see below. Did get a few glares off parents :bang:

Isn't that a man shooting with a P&S in the black t-shirt? On topic, I know what you mean about these 'dagger looks' you get off parents. I was taking pictures of my nieces +girlfriend the other week on the promenade with the Canon 70-200 L f/2.8 with the lens hood on and could see people drawing me strange looks.

Doesn't put me off though, it's their problem, not mine.

 

[Laudrup]

Slightly off subect but Louis Theroux did a documentary about a correctional facility somewhere in the states for convicted paedophiles. Its a brilliant watch, funny and disturbing at the same time. If you watch it youll never be able to listen to the Adams family theme song in the same way again.

I saw that, what a strange legal limbo they seem to be in. Best place for them I think though, and the Adams family singing was creepily hilarious.