I'm A Photographer Not A Terrorist
Street photography is one of most accessible, cheap and ultimately rewarding aspects of the hobby or profession, depending upon your level of interest or expertise. Visit Span's site for the story behind this weekends protest.
The above card is available through the I'm A Photographer Not A Terrorist site and is worth printing and carrying just to show, should the need arise, any annoying plod who hassles you exactly what your rights are. Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 is a serious infringement of everybody's personal liberties because it has the potential to be cited in any situation where the police and/or Home Secretary believe persons could be carrying anything that could be associated with an act of terrorism.
I carry one of these cards in my camera bag, unfortunately I also carry a Swiss army knife which could come in useful when I'm off the beaten-track. I guess that if I do get stopped in town I'll have to claim I'm an urban camper.
5 comments:
Yes sir, we know you're a photographer but the knife is a leathal weapon; you shall accompany us to the station...
Thanks for the link! I wonder the snapper demo is going...
Yes, the buggers will get you anyway they can.
It's bloody ridiculous : a classic example of government at it's worst.
I read an article about this a couple of months ago. It gave an example of how stupid things can get. A bloke was photographing the Swiss RE building in the City and a security guard came out and told him he was only allowed to photograph the top bit. If he took photos of the bottom bits, where the entrances etc are, he could be arrested.
I have a Flickr account now. If search for N.E.M.A.G. you should find me.
Good news Shy about flickr. I shall have look.
Only problem I've had was in Paris when I asked these two hot French policewoman if I could take their photographs. They weren't too chuffed!
What? A well respected Dorset accountant taking photos of Policewomen in Paris? Sounds like something off the Fast Show!
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