Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I do the same, and you are right it makes the event more pleasant for everyone. Even if it take a while before I return to a certain neighborhood, when I show up with a print it's a happy occasion and I become a welcomed guest. On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:28 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at gmail.com> wrote: > 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 >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See >> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >> more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information