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Originally Posted by KnifeMissile
Charlatan, I disagree with you in that the main issue is still fear, as can be demonstrated by Cyntheiq's story. For instance, let's take the start of your conversation:Why would she give a flying fuck if you were taking pictures of public property? Because she's afraid of you for no reason other than she doesn't know you and she wants to impede your life because of it. There's nothing about this scenario that deserves any respect, whatsoever.
Seriously, where's the respect for me? Assuming I'm the scum of the Earth for no reason is not giving me respect. You might as well cross the street because a black man is walking down it. A fourth and ideal conversation would be none because taking pictures in public is a non-issue and anything less is succumbing to rabid paranoia...
How's this for a conversation:
"Nice day!"
"Yes, it is! Few photographers enjoy taking pictures in bad weather... Sometimes, they can make dramatic photos, though!"
"It looks like you really like photography."
"Yeah, there's just something about capturing a slice of life and sharing it with the world. I love the city!"
This kind of conversation won't make breaking news but it's far more representative of real life than your worst fears...
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I don't understand what the big deal is you seem to be having with charlatan's responses.
it just seems to be basic common courtesy, in the states at least, to respect others' wishes.
people don't like their pictures taken for a whole variety of reasons, not just fear of strangers.
I'm very lucky to get candid shots of my wife and her girlfriends...unless they happen to turn out really good. but it's almost always a reluctant peek at the LCD before acquiescense.
btw, in the states, the police
do have the authority to ask for (and obtain) ID.