Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 12, 2011, at 1:38 AM, Bipin Gupta wrote: I found living in the UK a bit stressful, except Scotland, where people were kinder, simpler and more friendly. I remember walking into a pub one very cold December evening in Peterhead (north sea oilfield region). Some folks asked me canye

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-13 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-07-13 3:34 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jul 12, 2011, at 1:38 AM, Bipin Gupta wrote: I found living in the UK a bit stressful, except Scotland, where people were kinder, simpler and more friendly. I remember walking into a pub one very cold December evening in Peterhead (north sea oilfield

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Great story, Bipin! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 3:38 AM Subject: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market We are glad our Amateur Photographer stood his ground. We await the

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-12 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Great story, Bipin... I immediately had to call and read the Peterhead segment to a close friend of Scottish descent... she loved it. ann On 7/12/2011 04:38, Bipin Gupta wrote: We are glad our Amateur Photographer stood his ground. We await the reply from the Greenwich Market Authorities and

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-12 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bipin Gupta [...] people were kinder, simpler and more friendly. I remember walking into a pub one very cold December evening in Peterhead (north sea oilfield region). Some folks asked me canye speak English. I said, no

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bipin Gupta We are glad our Amateur Photographer stood his ground. We await the reply from the Greenwich Market Authorities and their action taken against this rowdy stall owner. Don't hold your breath while you're waiting. Customer service, like chivalry, is dead. - No virus

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-11 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so [...] I'll let you know the outcome, if there is one. And I'll post the offending photograph later. This is the offending photograph:

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! Really sorry that happened, Bob. The letter is excellent, and hopefully it will change behavior. I'm definitely interested in knowing the outcome. Looking forward to seeing the picture. Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To:

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so [...] I'll let you know the outcome, if there is one. And I'll post the offending photograph later. This is the offending photograph: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/content/S0120024_large.html Nothing in itself, but

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread p. j. alling
Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so [...]

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: This is the offending photograph: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/content/S0120024_large.html Nothing in itself, but I'm damned if I'll let some meathead tell me what I can and can't photograph. I've noticed with the small amount of photography that I've done that people

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The chap who tried to stop me is not the one I photographed - who has been at the market for years and is a lovely guy.

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread p. j. alling
Hum, then maybe he was afraid of the competition. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen).  Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Unbelievable. I hope your letter results in appropriate action. I'm pleased that you stood your ground. Paul On Jul 10, 2011, at 1:17 PM, Bob W wrote: I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so I've sent the letter below to the manager of the market, cc:ed to the

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
I find the photo quite good. I can't imagine why anyone would take offense. Paul On Jul 10, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Bob W wrote: I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so [...] I'll let you know the outcome, if there is one. And I'll post the offending photograph

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 14:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Wow! Really sorry that happened, Bob. The letter is excellent, and hopefully it will change behavior. I'm definitely interested in knowing the outcome. Looking forward to seeing the picture. Big cheers, Christine What she said - with strong

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 14:55, Bob W wrote: Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The chap who tried to stop me is not the one I photographed - who has been at the market

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Stan Halpin
Good letter Bob! You would think that a photographer, if anyone, would know better. I've been in similar situations but never accosted in quite that way. I will be interested in seeing what response you get. stan On Jul 10, 2011, at 3:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 7/10/2011 14:55, Bob W

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The chap who tried to stop me is not the one I photographed - who has been at the market for years and is a

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Rob Studdert
On 11 July 2011 04:31, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Nothing in itself, but I'm damned if I'll let some meathead tell me what I can and can't photograph. Been there, but only verbal scuffles to this point, I'm glad you stood your ground, too many plebs have a distorted perspective of

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread John Coyle
Well done Bob - I had a similar but only verbal confrontation in our local market some years ago. Who do these people think they are? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Monday, 11 July