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Comment by paullucas posted on Hello from Shepperton at 24/06/2009 - 16:54
Not sure what this has to do with this thread but.......
Comment by paullucas posted on Encounter with the cops and a grilling by them at 24/06/2009 - 16:27
Not sure what feedback you want?
It's a good sharp picture but has lots of nasty shadow, bit of a snapshot for the album really.
It's a good sharp picture but has lots of nasty shadow, bit of a snapshot for the album really.
Comment by paullucas posted on My sons school sports day at 24/06/2009 - 16:25
gartmore wrote:
It's funny that you should both say that as this was mentioned to me the other day.Mannesty wrote:
Why not wear a Hi-viz vest in these situations. No stalker in their right mind is going to wear a bright yellow or orange vest with scotchbrite stripes all over it and if you make yourself look that obvious, nosey parkers are less likely to call in the law.
Amin, stop beating yourself up about it, move on.
Even better if it says 'Photographer' on itWhy not wear a Hi-viz vest in these situations. No stalker in their right mind is going to wear a bright yellow or orange vest with scotchbrite stripes all over it and if you make yourself look that obvious, nosey parkers are less likely to call in the law.
Amin, stop beating yourself up about it, move on.
I already have a fleece jacket that says my business name on the front and Photographer in big letters on the back. I wear this to jobs now and again so that people know that I am the photographer.
I am getting a Hi-Viz vest made up for when I work in public and on the street.
It is just for that reason, so that people know that I am the official photographer and not some dodgy bloke!
Paul
Edited: dodgy spelling
Comment by paullucas posted on Encounter with the cops and a grilling by them at 24/06/2009 - 16:20
polchraine wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="paullucas"]As I photograph in the same area and parks as Amin, why can I not see what happens if I try it in the same place. I know what my rights are and what they are entitled to do and they might have a harder time if they tried with me.
You do what you like, it just sounds to me like you are looking for trouble![quote:3496ace15f="paullucas"]As I photograph in the same area and parks as Amin, why can I not see what happens if I try it in the same place. I know what my rights are and what they are entitled to do and they might have a harder time if they tried with me.
I know the Lido extremely well as I lived in Greenford and still have a lot of family in Ruislip. We still go there when we visit the family but you do not see me going out looking for trouble.
Amin handled the situation fine (from what he explained).
Comment by paullucas posted on Encounter with the cops and a grilling by them at 24/06/2009 - 02:09
paullucas wrote:
No I guess you haven't.
Nowhere in Amins original post did he say that he was angry at the police....annoyed and humiliated yes but no he wasn't having a go at the police.
Read the story first mate then comment!!! Blimey!!!
Amin, really feel for you. I would hate to be in the same predicament as you. I know how over reactive people are, and this woman took the pee.
I think the police did react in the way they should have, but they could of acted in a slightly different and tactful way.
Silly woman though, that's angered me and what with Rays stupid comments!!!
Ray I take back what I said above, I apologise if I caused any offense. It comes down to one thing and that is "Don't write things when you are angry!"Argee wrote:
Amazing! This thread started out as an anti-police rant. Following several other reasonable replies (while I was typing one of my own), it turns out that there's much more to the story than originally revealed. Finally, the OP says he's "not annoyed at the cops at all." So what was the point of all that hot air and indignation?
Ray
Ray, have you actually read what happened?Amazing! This thread started out as an anti-police rant. Following several other reasonable replies (while I was typing one of my own), it turns out that there's much more to the story than originally revealed. Finally, the OP says he's "not annoyed at the cops at all." So what was the point of all that hot air and indignation?
Ray
No I guess you haven't.
Nowhere in Amins original post did he say that he was angry at the police....annoyed and humiliated yes but no he wasn't having a go at the police.
Read the story first mate then comment!!! Blimey!!!
Amin, really feel for you. I would hate to be in the same predicament as you. I know how over reactive people are, and this woman took the pee.
I think the police did react in the way they should have, but they could of acted in a slightly different and tactful way.
Silly woman though, that's angered me and what with Rays stupid comments!!!
I should have read the other comments before judging you and it is this reason that I am apologising.
I do suffer from foot in mouth syndrome and it has clearly happened here.
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Encounter with the cops and a grilling by them at 24/06/2009 - 01:14
polchraine wrote:
I would complain to the Divisional Commander as they totally overstepped the mark. I wonder why they were so prompt and eager in their attendance. Did you get their Numbers?
Ruislip Lido is a council park and the police do not have a right of access without permission from the management - or so I was taught when I worked there - I drove the train! and recently confirmed by the police at another local park
I am not defending anyone here and I fully understand Amin's predicament but if the police are informed of anything serious then I think you will find they have the right to go anywhere they want! They aren't going to wait around to obtain permission from a park warden or a council! I think the police were in the right to investigate but they should have shown much more tact rather than making a scene.I would complain to the Divisional Commander as they totally overstepped the mark. I wonder why they were so prompt and eager in their attendance. Did you get their Numbers?
Ruislip Lido is a council park and the police do not have a right of access without permission from the management - or so I was taught when I worked there - I drove the train! and recently confirmed by the police at another local park
polchraine wrote:
Amin - what time of day was it? Where exactly were you? I could have some fun as I know some senior people in te council, several of the Park Wardens and several councillors!
Seems that you want to make a bigger scene of this. Park wardens have no power and local councillors the same. Amin - what time of day was it? Where exactly were you? I could have some fun as I know some senior people in te council, several of the Park Wardens and several councillors!
Why do you want to have some fun on someone else's expense. Seems childish to me!
Sorry Amin, I am still really hacked off with this. I told Jenny earlier and she was as livid as I was!
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Encounter with the cops and a grilling by them at 24/06/2009 - 00:20
greynolds999 wrote:
The ridiculous thing is that you have every legal right to take pictures of children playing. What has the world come to? Can you imagine the archaelogists of the future, looking back at all the photographs they find and struggling to understand why there were no children born after the 1990s?
That is so true!The ridiculous thing is that you have every legal right to take pictures of children playing. What has the world come to? Can you imagine the archaelogists of the future, looking back at all the photographs they find and struggling to understand why there were no children born after the 1990s?
I covered a festival in my local town on Saturday (20th) I was asked to take photographs for the local rag and for the mayor. It was so painful as I knew that I had to ask permission from parents/carers before taking any pictures. I purposely blocked out their faces so they couldn't be recognised.
The world has gone mad....
I am sitting here fuming that a decent guy like you Amin, can get stopped cos of some silly bint over reacting...silly moo getting a male escort!!!
I need to calm down!!!
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Encounter with the cops and a grilling by them at 23/06/2009 - 21:53
Argee wrote:
Amazing! This thread started out as an anti-police rant. Following several other reasonable replies (while I was typing one of my own), it turns out that there's much more to the story than originally revealed. Finally, the OP says he's "not annoyed at the cops at all." So what was the point of all that hot air and indignation?
Ray
Ray, have you actually read what happened?Amazing! This thread started out as an anti-police rant. Following several other reasonable replies (while I was typing one of my own), it turns out that there's much more to the story than originally revealed. Finally, the OP says he's "not annoyed at the cops at all." So what was the point of all that hot air and indignation?
Ray
No I guess you haven't.
Nowhere in Amins original post did he say that he was angry at the police....annoyed and humiliated yes but no he wasn't having a go at the police.
Read the story first mate then comment!!! Blimey!!!
Amin, really feel for you. I would hate to be in the same predicament as you. I know how over reactive people are, and this woman took the pee.
I think the police did react in the way they should have, but they could of acted in a slightly different and tactful way.
Silly woman though, that's angered me and what with Rays stupid comments!!!
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Encounter with the cops and a grilling by them at 23/06/2009 - 21:44
As in mounted on card
You want to show your best prints to your clients so that they hire you. From experience they want to see not only the print but also the way it is presented.
What I do is mount them in card, you must have seen the mounts, card with a window cut out with a "V" groove around the outside of the window.
I also carry in the boot of my car a sample frame set, just the corners of the frames which I asked my framer to do for me.
What are you going to do with your portfolio?
Is it just for you or is it for clients to see your work?
Paul
You want to show your best prints to your clients so that they hire you. From experience they want to see not only the print but also the way it is presented.
What I do is mount them in card, you must have seen the mounts, card with a window cut out with a "V" groove around the outside of the window.
I also carry in the boot of my car a sample frame set, just the corners of the frames which I asked my framer to do for me.
What are you going to do with your portfolio?
Is it just for you or is it for clients to see your work?
Paul
Comment by paullucas posted on Creatiing a portfolio: at 21/06/2009 - 01:04
I have the Sigma 17-70mm and I thinks it's a great lens.
It's solidly built and has a great macro to it. Good all round out and about lens and will definitley replace the 18-55mm
Well worth it
Paul