[Leica] a photographer sued

[scleroplex at gmail.com (scleroplex)]

dear adam,

did you happen to see my 'quick! call 7NEWS!!' post?

here it is -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scleroplex/8858747498/in/photostream

thank god there are still places in the US like manhattan where street
photography is not immediately a police matter.
bharani



Message: 6
Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 20:50:33 -0700
From: Adam Bridge <abridge at mac.com>
Subject: Re: [Leica] a photographer sued
To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
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On May 28, 2013, at 8:57 AM, George Lottermoser <imagist3 at mac.com> wrote:

> If "privacy" were my "first concern" - my first response would be to
acquire appropriate window shading.

Really? You want to live in a cave do you?

If this were about recorded conversations, or sounds, would we be having
this discussion at all?? If the final object were a CD of conversations
recorded by a laser bounced off a window I suspect we'd think a line was
crossed.

But, no, it's a photographer - the pure of heart. Can't possibly be
something wrong photographing through the window of their HOME. There's a
long history in the US, at least, that a home has special significance. If
someone, say you, were standing on the sidewalk shooting through my window
with a long lens you might be having a conversation with my local police
force very very soon. Or you'd meet Mr Spray Can of black paint which I
wouldn't hesitate to use.

In crowded urban areas there should be profound resistance to these sorts
of practices. Privacy is what enables us to live together. We don't have to
live behind blinds because some things simply should not be done.

I hope the suit goes forward and kicks serious ass in court. Maybe next
time photographer and publisher will think a little bit before becoming
peeping toms.

Adam