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Hi all, does anyone know if its okay to take photos of the laying of wreaths and the old servicemen and woman, on remembrance sunday or would it be to invasive. i wouldnt like to offend anyone.
 
boozybill said:
Hi all, does anyone know if its okay to take photos of the laying of wreaths and the old servicemen and woman, on remembrance sunday or would it be to invasive. i wouldnt like to offend anyone.
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I would guess that local press cover these events and, as long as it's done with due reverence, there shouldn't be a problem....IMHO

Bob
 
thanks i was thinking of going sunday to centenery square Birmingham. :thumbs:
 
That's always made me think, :thinking: personally I don't think I would want to take photos of this sort of thing however advising you not to would be passing my hang ups on to you.

I think as long as you aren't running around getting different shots or machine gunning (EDIT - no pun intended :$) the camera you'll be fine. Remember it's supposed to be a solomn occasion and be respectful.

I have always wondered what the press do in similar situations - minutes silence etc - I know they still have to do their job and capture the event but how do they feel doing it? :shrug:
 
Ive been to the last two Remembrance Sunday parades in Manchester, and taken photos.

Ive concentrated more on the actual parade, often stopping and clapping many of the sections (normally the older veterans).

I always stop, turn off the camera and observe the silence properly. And I've never got in anyones face with a short lens, or taken any photos at any poignant times.

As long as you are respectful, then you'll be fine :)
 
If the bbc can film them, you can take a picture.
 
Thankyou all for your advice :thumbs:
 
As long as you're doing it for the right reason you can take a photo of anything imho. You'll learn how to judge situations and know when to shoot.
 
Bill,

I have a friend who photographs in the Yardley area and wanted to take some pics at the Stechford memorial service (at the crossroads) he got permission from the Lord Lieutenant to do it, though how he got in touch with him I don't know. The pics are now in the local archive.

James
 
thankyou all :thumbs:
 
I actually think it's important to capture the emotion of an event like this, some might call it invasive but the right shot will carry a powerful message.
 
i think there is a difference between the question "can I?" and "should I?"
i dont think its an occasion i would like to photograph unless specifically asked to do so

as above - the right shot will carry a powerful message - processing thought - go B/W but leave the poppy/wreath red - done over and over i am sure but done well will be great
 
andyt70 said:
as above - the right shot will carry a powerful message - processing thought - go B/W but leave the poppy/wreath red - done over and over i am sure but done well will be great
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Thats a terrible cliche though.
 
The veterans with medals will be feeling (justifiably in my opinion) proud of their history and will be pleased that somebody is bothering to record the moment.

As previously said, wear a poppy, the bigger the better.
 
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