A few shots I took that I like...

[billschusteriv]

PSwirley - let me know if I misunderstood the purpose of this sub-forum and should not be posting here. Thanks.

I've seen some of PSwirely's shots before on Bf.c and was inspired to start taking pictures of my car. Some of my shots have improved - if anything, I'm learning more about using the appropriate settings.

I'm not much of a photographer and find it challenging to take pictures of my car at night (which is when I love taking the pictures - but the pictures don't really turn out how I envision them). So I thought I'd share a few other pictures that I took before that seemed to me to come out better than the ones I've been taking of my cars.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bill, it's appropriate to post in this forum. Casey and others should post their non-ZHP pictures right here.

Lookin' good.

[billschusteriv]

Thanks for the confirmation and kind words.

[C Withers Media]

Welcome and glad that I could be a part of sparking your interest in photography. Quite a compliment and I appreciate it. Your shots look well composed and the colors are nice, obviously as you shoot more, you can pull everything you want out of a shot. Keep up the good work man.

[danewilson77]

Two problems.

There is a feather in the grass....and.....that bee is molesting that flower.

[Smilez]

as casey said. one you starting taking pictures more frequent you just start looking at objects at different perspectives.

[billschusteriv]

Welcome and glad that I could be a part of sparking your interest in photography. Quite a compliment and I appreciate it. Your shots look well composed and the colors are nice, obviously as you shoot more, you can pull everything you want out of a shot. Keep up the good work man.

Thank you for the kind words and advice casey - much appreciated.

as casey said. one you starting taking pictures more frequent you just start looking at objects at different perspectives.

I am working on raising that frequency - always scouting for locations. Also I hope if I stop some place and start taking pictures with a camera on a tripod that I don't invite the interest of the local authorities.

Two problems.

There is a feather in the grass....and.....that bee is molesting that flower.

Priceless.

[C Withers Media]

I hope if I stop some place and start taking pictures with a camera on a tripod that I don't invite the interest of the local authorities.

The Ten Legal Commandments of Photography
I. Anyone in a public place can take pictures of anything they want. Public places include parks, sidewalks, malls, etc. Malls? Yeah. Even though it’s technically private property, being open to the public makes it public space.

II. If you are on public property, you can take pictures of private property. If a building, for example, is visible from the sidewalk, it’s fair game.

III. If you are on private property and are asked not to take pictures, you are obligated to honor that request. This includes posted signs.

IV. Sensitive government buildings (military bases, nuclear facilities) can prohibit photography if it is deemed a threat to national security.

V. People can be photographed if they are in public (without their consent) unless they have secluded themselves and can expect a reasonable degree of privacy. Kids swimming in a fountain? Okay. Somebody entering their PIN at the ATM? Not okay.

VI. The following can almost always be photographed from public places, despite popular opinion:

•accident & fire scenes, criminal activities
•bridges & other infrastructure, transportation facilities (i.e. airports)
•industrial facilities, Superfund sites
•public utilities, residential & commercial buildings
•children, celebrities, law enforcement officers
•UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster, Chuck Norris
VII. Although “security” is often given as the reason somebody doesn’t want you to take photos, it’s rarely valid. Taking a photo of a publicly visible subject does not constitute terrorism, nor does it infringe on a company’s trade secrets.

VIII. If you are challenged, you do not have to explain why you are taking pictures, nor to you have to disclose your identity (except in some cases when questioned by a law enforcement officer.)

IX. Private parties have very limited rights to detain you against your will, and can be subject to legal action if they harass you.

X. If someone tries to confiscate your camera and/or film, you don’t have to give it to them. If they take it by force or threaten you, they can be liable for things like theft and coercion. Even law enforcement officers need a court order.

[C Withers Media]

What To Do If You’re Confronted
•Be respectful and polite. Use good judgement and don’t escalate the situation.
•If the person becomes combative or difficult, think about calling the police.
•Threats, detention, and taking your camera are all grounds for legal or civil actions on your part. Be sure to get the person’s name, employer, and what legal grounds they claim for their actions.
•If you don’t want to involve the authorities, go above the person’s head to their supervisor or their company’s public relations department.
•Call your local TV and radio stations and see if they want to do a story about your civil liberties.
•Put the story on the web yourself if need be.

[billschusteriv]

Wow! This is a great list of tips for those of us taking pictures in public areas.

IMO - seems very worthy of its own thread and sticky.