[Leica] Yet Another Sign of the Times

[jonathan at openhealth.org (Jonathan Borden)]

Jim Hemenway wrote:

> I've been hassled a few times when shooting in the city, (Boston) with 
> the 11x14... but I agree with Mark, even though it must be difficult 
> and frustrating when they make you ruin your film or confiscate it.
>
> I now bring some of my 11x14 chromes and prints along with me to show 
> the police what I'm doing. And, I endeavor to not get my "Irish up" 
> when they demand an identification, occupation, etc.

Yeah well having lived in Boston for some years, I don't suspect that 
too many of the locals have much idea of what your 11x14 actually *is* 
-- as far as they are concerned it could very well be some type of 
rocket launcher or something  :-)

Actually I've shot many a 4x5 and 8x10 in Boston and didn't usually 
arouse as much as a stare -- it must just be that the 11x14 is so much 
bigger, that it is that much more interesting ...

Jonathan