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Mob Rule & Shooting In Public - A Horror Story +1
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<blockquote data-quote="Carroll" data-source="post: 433602" data-attributes="member: 9246"><p>On a short road trip to a State Park nearby, I entered a section off of a main highway, that dead-ended. It was about a half-mile of paved road. The Ranger's office and parking area was just off the highway at the beginning.</p><p></p><p>It was cold, and I would stop my pickup, turn the engine off, and take a shot or two, and then move on. A few times, I left the pickup to walk to get what I thought was a good vantage point for the photo. </p><p></p><p>I have a habit of always looking in my rear view, to stay out of anyone's way when shooting. I noticed when I was about halfway down the Park road, that a vehicle had parked on the highest hill behind me, some distance away. This vehicle and mine were the *only* ones in that section of the park.</p><p></p><p>I reached the turn-around at the end of the road, and parked in a little parking area, (still in view of the parked vehicle on the hill), and proceeded to take a short walk for some images.</p><p></p><p>The parked vehicle had not moved, and curious, I used my zoom lens to see what/who it was. As you have guessed, it was the Park Ranger.</p><p></p><p>My pickup, with a large work cap on the bed, ladder rack with ladder, and my name, address, and contact info plastered all over both sides *and* the back, must have seemed like the perfect "stealth" vehicle! I have to add it is an almost new truck, custom cap...not a junky looking affair.</p><p></p><p>I continued to get the shots I wanted, and started back down the road, past the Park Ranger, at about 5 MPH, which is my "scouting for shots" speed. lol</p><p></p><p>He/she remained in their truck as I went by, and I stopped about 40-50 feet, and took some more shots. </p><p></p><p>The Ranger backed out into the road, and proceeded in the direction I had just came from. I am sure he/she was just doing their job. It made me feel very uncomfortable, however.</p><p></p><p>What does this have to do with your post?</p><p></p><p>The minority have made the rest of us "Guilty until proven Innocent", *not* the other way around, as it used to be.</p><p></p><p>Especially, it seems to me, Photographers.</p><p></p><p>Your incident (if you can call it that) was a result of that mind-set. Sad. Outrageous. Over-the-top.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry you had this experience. I have never met you, nor will I. However, from your posts, images, tutorials, and genuine willingness to help another photographer grow in their hobby, I know this incident was a travesty, that happened to a good guy.</p><p></p><p>Sadly, I do not know what to do to change things. I wish I did.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carroll, post: 433602, member: 9246"] On a short road trip to a State Park nearby, I entered a section off of a main highway, that dead-ended. It was about a half-mile of paved road. The Ranger's office and parking area was just off the highway at the beginning. It was cold, and I would stop my pickup, turn the engine off, and take a shot or two, and then move on. A few times, I left the pickup to walk to get what I thought was a good vantage point for the photo. I have a habit of always looking in my rear view, to stay out of anyone's way when shooting. I noticed when I was about halfway down the Park road, that a vehicle had parked on the highest hill behind me, some distance away. This vehicle and mine were the *only* ones in that section of the park. I reached the turn-around at the end of the road, and parked in a little parking area, (still in view of the parked vehicle on the hill), and proceeded to take a short walk for some images. The parked vehicle had not moved, and curious, I used my zoom lens to see what/who it was. As you have guessed, it was the Park Ranger. My pickup, with a large work cap on the bed, ladder rack with ladder, and my name, address, and contact info plastered all over both sides *and* the back, must have seemed like the perfect "stealth" vehicle! I have to add it is an almost new truck, custom cap...not a junky looking affair. I continued to get the shots I wanted, and started back down the road, past the Park Ranger, at about 5 MPH, which is my "scouting for shots" speed. lol He/she remained in their truck as I went by, and I stopped about 40-50 feet, and took some more shots. The Ranger backed out into the road, and proceeded in the direction I had just came from. I am sure he/she was just doing their job. It made me feel very uncomfortable, however. What does this have to do with your post? The minority have made the rest of us "Guilty until proven Innocent", *not* the other way around, as it used to be. Especially, it seems to me, Photographers. Your incident (if you can call it that) was a result of that mind-set. Sad. Outrageous. Over-the-top. I am sorry you had this experience. I have never met you, nor will I. However, from your posts, images, tutorials, and genuine willingness to help another photographer grow in their hobby, I know this incident was a travesty, that happened to a good guy. Sadly, I do not know what to do to change things. I wish I did. [/QUOTE]
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