outside the union station last sunday, i was taking a photo of a guy shooting the royal york hotel when this couple walked into the frame and had the audacity to tell me not to take their photo. i looked them up and down and told them "why, are you from montecito?" montecito in california being where some troublemakers live. and a group of mixed kids jeered at them and shouted "we want privacy! we want privacy!" and had a good time laughing, at the couple, presumably. i don't know what their problem was - i was on public property as well as them. they should wear a mask if they want to walk about and not want their photo taken.
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last week's five plus two theme was "relaxation time" and i didn't have time to shoot a self portrait. a week late considering we have a new theme, but nevertheless this is my offering: https://365project.org/fiveplustwo/365/2023-03-08
It's always upsetting when this happens! But they are in a public place and you are allowed. I usually say - it's not of you its the building opposite or something like that, Maybe not: "Don't get your balls in a knot!
I am with @kjarn on that one! If you spot a photographer and don't want to walk into their shot, go the other way! It's not like either they or you own the street, so it is free for anyone!
@grammyn Absolutely. @summerfield "Could you please get out of the shot I was TRYING to take before you walked into it?" But I suppose the more tactful and less confrontational response that @maggiemae suggests is better. 🤣
