Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim Hurtubise wrote: <<<<< Now Ted, I already know your opinion on this so before you question >whether I have all my anatomy in the right place please just read on a bit >more.>>>>>>> Jeeeeeeesh guys am I that bad? :) I mean everything I say should be tempered with common sense. :) Just because I don't use it at times, doesn't mean everyone has to do what I think is right. However, well.............. never mind it was quite alright Jim and from the story a cool move to make. Besides you had a personal tour and pictures you might not of otherwise had. <<<I had no sooner snapped a couple shots when he dropped his pants right there on the sidewalk. I guess he had a different type of picture in mind!>>>>>>>>> I'd like a picture of the look on your face when the guy dropped his knickers! It could have been the Picture of the Year! :) :) :) Hey what else can one say under the circumstance, an opportunity presented itself and as long as you felt "safe with it," I don't blame you at all for shooting in the manner you did. And that's what I mean about using one's common sense and safety feelings. Obviously situations present themselves and all the rules go out the window, that's when getting the scene becomes the most important....sometimes at ones peril. <<<<It was at this point that he noticed my camera and he asked me if I wanted to take his picture. I've also been through this routine before, you know, where they ask you to take their picture and then ask for five dollars. I told him that I would like to take his picture but I would not pay him for this.>>>>> Been caught once like that and never again as I responded on future occaisions as you did.. "Yep like to take your picture, nope I wont pay you for letting me!" The odd time the "subject" has become a little testy, but generally they'll go along in similar manner to your guy. Overall, you done did right! :) Stayed calm and cool in what could have been an unpleasant situation. Distraught folks can be rather overwhelming at times! Thanks for the story Jim. Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant