[Leica] WOMAN ATTACK !!

[jayanand at gmail.com (Jayanand Govindaraj)]

It is much easier here, and digital simplifies it. I tend to go to a
subject and show them the image - generally all resistance flows away, as
they are genuinely delighted to see themselves. If requested, I give them a
6x4 print the next time I pass their way, or post it to their address. That
way I pile up goodwill for the next time, because news travels around that
I am OK, and that I actually give out prints if asked! I have never been
asked to erase an image as yet...but I would do it if requested.
Cheers
Jayanand

On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 5:25 AM, <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote:

> "WOMAN ATTACK !"
>
> There is a side to lluis photo many of you maynot have experienced, but
> might be helpful at some time in the future under a challenge from a
> subject. Certainly in North America..
>
> In Lluis photograph the man looks like he might be somewhat angry or
> annoyed believing Lluis took his photo and quite possibly will challenge
> him verbally and or potentially physically?
>
> You know you have your shot! Before he has a chance to open his mouth, you
> quickly walk in his direction and as you walk by him, a quick nod of your
> head as in a kind of... "nod of hello!" But you do this quickly without
> hesitation. In his mind he thinks you are going to talk to or say something
> to him.... because he believes you've taken his picture and wants an answer
> why?
>
> Don't stop, nor hesitate, walk right by and stop in front of the "50 feet
> tall woman poster!" He's still going to be watching you. But if you do this
> casually and without looking back in his direction, he'll leave......... in
> most cases. As you aren't paying any attention to him or in his direction!
> He may change his mind that you actually took his picture?
>
> Make like it's the poster is what you're shooting and or make it look like
> that. Certainly that makes it look like when you were shooting and he
> caught you taking his picture!  This only takes but a moment or two and may
> save you an altercation if the male subject is annoyed and really wants to
> find out why you took his picture!"
>
> The chances are he will move on and you wont get punched out.... "North
> American style" or verbally accosted face to face. Or an absolutely dumb
> ass who starts yelling for a police officer.
>
> The main secret is....... do not make any vocal contact and keep moving.
> He's completely thrown off because you've walked right towards him without
> a word and past. And your attention is all in the direction of the poster
> girl!
>
> It truly works when you have what appears as an angry or annoyed person
> because "they believe you've taken their picture! And they want to know
> why? " Or else......! Always look as natural as possible and make like
> you're shooting another photo..... even if there's nothing there? Just make
> it look like you are!
>
> I believe what really throws them off is......... "that you walk right in
> their direction possibly indicating you wish to speak with them........
> "YOU DON'T AND WALK RIGHT BY"  Then you stop and make like you're shooting
> another frame even if they're standing watching......... "BUT NO EYE
> CONTACT!" Other than in your peripheral sight or when you look through the
> camera and can see them watching you. But they don't know you are looking
> at them simply because when you put the camera down you move slightly and
> make it look like your attention is something behind them. If you do it
> right???? They will turn to see what you were shooting. Obviously nothing
> in some cases. :-)
>
> Sneaky bugger aren't I? ;-) ;-)
>
> I've  used it many times! Just be as "cool as a block of ice and no eye
> contact!" Even if you happen to look in their direction. Always look passed
> them or slightly upwards.  "NO EYE TO EYE CONTACT!"
>
> So endeth the lesson for today! :-)
>
> cheers,
> Dr. ted
>
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