I'm quite hesitant about shooting children with any lens. As some of you may recall, I was stopped and searched by the police for allegedly photographing children in Birmingham, Michigan. I hadn't done so, but I pointed my camera at a young child and changed my mind earlier that day. The police seemed to believe it was illegal. It's not, but I didn't argue. After looking at all the pics on my flash card and having me empty out my pockets, they let me go. Paul
> Shel, > > > If the photographer feels that some sort of > > permission is needed before taking a > > photo, then the use of long lenses would be unacceptable. > > I think that is a very reasonable assessment. Basically, a "let your > conscience be your guide" kinda thing. The only time I've really gotten > conflicted about that is when photographing infants / children in a park > or some other public place. With "the way of the world" these days, I > always feel obligated to ask the parent for permission, ESPECIALLY if I'm > using a long lens. > > Given the "Law and Order" society that we live in these days, long lens + > children in viewfinder = maybe he's a pedafile... and so I occasionally > get "the looks" :o( but by the time I inquire for the shot, the moment is > usually way gone. So wudduya do? [answer: have your own kids, and stage > your own shots <g>] > > Anyhow, your point is well taken. For every other circumstance, it's > likely a no-brainer. Best regards, > > - Jerome >
