I had a few similar experiences. The worst is MF equipment: no matter what you say, you are assumed to be a professional, with strong (negative) attention of business owners, security personel etc.
Once I wanted to take a pic of one of the building of Polaroid offices here, from a parking lot, openly accessible from a dozen places. The second I stepped from my car with a tripod and a P6x7, I was approached by a couple security guys, asking who employs me, whether I have appropriate clearance, and so on, summing it up with something like "get the hell out of here boy" (probably more polite than that, though). Mind you, one could make a good shot of that place from a pizzeria across the street. I am dead sure, if I just stopped there and grabbed a few shots with a P&S, noone would have given a damn. I am really surprised that anyone was given *more* slack because everyone assumed he was a pro. Best, Mishka -----Original Message----- From: Dave Kennedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I can't remember the specific circumstances, but I do remember this > summer, being asked if I was a Pro when entering a tourist atttraction > (I think it was a museum or a historical village). When I confirmed > that any pictures I took were strictly for personal enjoyment (and not > financial gain), I was allowed in. > > Just an example where being an amateur is an advantage. > > dk
