The number of seemingly intelligent people who don’t grasp that taking photographs in public is not and has never been a crime or unethical is appalling. Forty years ago people might inquire as to what you were shooting or comment on your equipment -“Wow nice camera.” Now they threaten you or threaten legal action!
Appalling is a good word for it. Worrisome, too. I mean what I say about it being very problematic if this sentiment turns into actual commonly held belief.
What happened to Arrington vs the NY Times? Editorial use against right of privacy in a public space...
The number of seemingly intelligent people who don’t grasp that taking photographs in public is not and has never been a crime or unethical is appalling. Forty years ago people might inquire as to what you were shooting or comment on your equipment -“Wow nice camera.” Now they threaten you or threaten legal action!
Appalling is a good word for it. Worrisome, too. I mean what I say about it being very problematic if this sentiment turns into actual commonly held belief.
Love the analysis, well done! Gotta FIGH for YOUR RIGHT to PHOTOGRAPH anything you see in public!!!