green.travel networkThe Blue Yonder (http://theblueyonder.com) would like to devise a photography policy, a set of guidelines that a photographer should adhere to especially pertaining to travel. Recently, many incidents has forced us to make stop and ensure that this is done. This is something we are keen on publishing, so that tour operators, travellers and policy makers formalise this and practice responsible photography as well. We would first like to use this space to discuss this policy, further we like to share it with all our travellers, and later upload it on to our website as it evolves.
We are looking forward to your inputs based on experience, expertise as travellers / hosts / photographers. Where does one draw the line when it comes to people and culture, political statements and symbolism..? How should photographs be used..? What is the ethical stands one must maintain..? How far can you enter into a person's space ? A heated debate is already going on our facebook discussion board. We are looking forward to hearing your comments / opinions. Considering the interest in the topic, probably all of us could develop this into an travel industry standard. The link is http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=3131070987&topic=4021 Cheers Gopinath Parayil (Gopi) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
