frank theriault wrote: > On 6/22/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>Today I was walking past the UK HQ of one of the big US banks and >>noticed 3 identikit bouncers on the door. I was framing up to shoot >>them, and waiting for other people to get out of the way so I could >>get a clean shot, when I noticed a couple of them start to scowl, and >>one started walking towards me: >> >>http://www.web-options.com/Bouncer.jpg >> >>The usual argument ensued: >> >>Bouncer (East European accent): You are not allowed to photograph this >>building >>Me: This is a public place, I can photograph whatever I like >>Bouncer: It is against the law >>Me: Are you a lawyer? >>Bouncer: No. It is what I have been told. Are you a lawyer? >>Me: Yes. Tell whoever told you that that they are wrong >>Bouncer: This is what I have been told >>Me: You've been told wrong >> >>But I never got the shot I wanted. >> >>It really pisses me off when people do that. Anyway, the bank I work >>for is bigger than the bank he works for, so there. >> > > > You obviously did the safe thing by not taking the shot you wanted, > but I've always wondered what would happen in those situations if one > continued shooting and the bouncer roughed you up, tried to take your > camera, in any way assaulted or battered you. > > I suppose a law suit would be in the offing. > > That being said, I'd prefer to be unhurt and poor to being black and > blue (or worse) with monies in pocket. Best not to argue with such > people...
If you want to press it, the obvious answer is to return with twenty or thirty colleagues and carry on shooting. Especially the laying on of hands bit. One lawsuit the bank will not be bothered about; twenty or thirty, with masses of photographic evidence, will be a different matter. > > Still, I like the shot you got... > > cheers, > frank > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
