From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Glenn, I'm very sorry that this happened to you. That is > > pretty scary. > > > > I can't remember if I told the list about this or not, but > > back in May > > in broad daylight I was shooting in a park down by the East River. I > > happened to be taking a pic of the UN when I found myself > > flanked from > > behind by 2 police cars. They asked for ID and asked me > > some questions, > > but they let me go when I promised not to take pix of the > > UN anymore. I > > even asked if I should leave the area but they said I could stay. > > This is all weird. > > I've been down to the white house 3 times since 9/11, using lenses > that look like grenade launchers without problem. Same with the U.S. > capitol, Smithsonian, Washington monument, Jefferson memorial blah > blah blah. > > Maybe it's the harbor warning like Paul said. They're used to photographers and imposing looking lenses in that area of DC. Regards, Bob... --------------------------------------------------- "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
