Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/18

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Subject: [Leica] A new set of photos
From: johnbeeching at gmail.com (John Beeching)
Date: Thu Sep 18 04:42:47 2008
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Dear Ted,

You are right, the combination of politically correct busy-bodies and
security obsessed fascists has made the street a dangerous place these
days.  Best to stay indoors and fondle Noctiluxes!

All the best,

John

2008/9/16 Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca>

> John Beeching said:
>
> Subject: Re: [Leica] A new set of photos
>
> Yes, taking photos of strangers in public places is not always easy.  I am
> a
> shy person, but like people; however, one has to be in the mood - a sort of
> on edge but relaxed - to do it at all.  Like everything else it takes
> practice.<<<
>
>
>
> Hi John,
>
> How true! During the 50's - 60's one could very easily walk about shooting
> away almost anywhere in Canada and many other countries. Certainly where
> "picture taking" wasn't frowned upon from a religious or cultural
> situation.
>
>
>
> I'd say for close to 30 years in Canada I could go any where big city or
> rural and photograph life without being challenged in any manner other than
> the odd question.. "Are you from the.?"  (whatever the local newspaper
> was.)
> And that was it. Actually often a question asked led to invites to many
> local events I might other wise have missed without the "newly met friend
> on
> the street" told me about. Or even invited me to photograph a family event
> about to happen.
>
> TODAY?
>
> There are times when it could cost you your life, a severe beating, all
> your
> camera gear seized or stolen, challenging in your face real police, and
> worst of all? The loud mouth boor rent a security mental midget buffoon
> with
> the attitude of .. "YOU CAN'T TAKE PICTURES HERE AND GIVE ME YOUR FILM!" As
> you stand quietly on some street enjoying a nice photo moment! This idiot
> is
> usually twice your size, physically fat, as well as ugly! These people are
> always beautiful photo subjects, obviously at your peril to aim the camera
> in their direction.
>
> So John when you post a collection of "street people today" I take my hat
> off to you, as well the others who put their lives and gear at risk every
> time you take to the streets. Certainly in many countries today!
>
> It truly was a far better world 40 years ago for capturing life of the
> world
> compared to these days. Good on you!
>
> ted
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John Beeching
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