Amsterdam Red Light District
Jul 12, 2016 23:33:04 #
Peterff wrote:
I absolutely agree. You wouldn't be referring to anything like this would you? That would be a very bad idea!
Somewhat less appealing the closer one gets...
Jul 12, 2016 23:54:37 #
Peterff wrote:
Somewhat less appealing the closer one gets...
Not bad for your average street Hook. You never see the good looking ones, nor could most afford them anyway.
The STD's scare me more than other problems though
Jul 13, 2016 01:59:11 #
Will take your word for it.
JPL wrote:
I only know it can be expensive to spend a lot of time in the red light district ;)
Jul 13, 2016 05:48:09 #
ecar wrote:
What happens in Amsterdam, stays in Amsterdam!!! Except the digital image!!
The Canon 15-85 is a fantastic lens for just about everything!!!
The Canon 15-85 is a fantastic lens for just about everything!!!
Not always some stuff you bring home. Lol. Could make your wife very unhappy.
Semper Fi
Jim
Jul 13, 2016 06:25:58 #
It's illegal ...... http://www.amsterdam.info/red-light-district/
Allen wrote:
I will be in Amsterdam in a couple of months and w... (show quote)
Jul 13, 2016 06:28:34 #
Allen wrote:
I will be in Amsterdam in a couple of months and will be going into the Red Light District, on a tour in the evening.
I'm sure your tour guide has heard that question before.
Jul 13, 2016 06:30:36 #
DaveHam
Loc: Reading UK
If you are going on a tour you will be told what you can or cannot do. If you are on your own leave your camera at home. The main rules are that you must not image any of the women, and they mean this. The whole area is protected by a private security company and they are quite firm. You may also have a problem with a camera if some of the furtive little people making use of the services offered take exception, especially as it would seem any number of them have wives who may not approve of what their spouse is up to.
We got involved with this on a workshop in 'Old Amsterdam' and very quickly decided Kanalstraadt and the surrounding areas were off limits. This was a couple of years ago.
We got involved with this on a workshop in 'Old Amsterdam' and very quickly decided Kanalstraadt and the surrounding areas were off limits. This was a couple of years ago.
Jul 13, 2016 06:46:05 #
sueyeisert
Loc: New Jersey
Same here.
dandi wrote:
Totally agree. I was there a few years ago without camera, no regrets. There are many more nice areas in Amsterdam to visit and to photograph.
Jul 13, 2016 06:46:23 #
Do not use your camera around the windows and doors of the brothels. If you do it could end up in the canal. You can shoot everywhere else.
If you can go to the roof of the Double Tree by Hilton and have a drink. This is an excellent spot to shot the city skyline at night.
Also, use the bus system and go to Eden and Volendam. Easy bus ride and great towns for photos.
If you can go to the roof of the Double Tree by Hilton and have a drink. This is an excellent spot to shot the city skyline at night.
Also, use the bus system and go to Eden and Volendam. Easy bus ride and great towns for photos.
Jul 13, 2016 07:19:48 #
Be sure and photograph the characters in Dam Square and folks on boats traveling the canals below the bridge, as far as the "Red Light District", when I was there way back, didn't take my camera along..
Jul 13, 2016 07:28:15 #
Was in Amsterdam many years ago with my Super 8 film equipment and took movies of pretty much anything I wanted, where I wanted, and when I wanted. No one objected. And none of the girls dodged to get out of the way or seemed unhappy with my filming. Also took pics of the girls in the windows of their houses and none left the window. Sorry it was so long ago.
Jul 13, 2016 08:31:43 #
Heather Iles
Loc: UK, Somerset
Allen wrote:
I will be in Amsterdam in a couple of months and w... (show quote)
Please don't take photos of children either. Commonsense dictates and so follow your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable about a situation, that is a good warning sign that what you are doing is not acceptable in that country, so just be careful and you will enjoy Amsterdam.
Jul 13, 2016 09:20:23 #
orrie smith wrote:
I would strongly suggest checking with the local law enforcement. When visiting foreign countries, laws we take for granted are not observed by some countries. Better to be safe that sorry.
An excellent source of information is the tourist office; If arriving by train in Amsterdam, there is one just outside the Centraal Station (Main Railway Station).
http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/areas/amsterdam-neighbourhoods
Beside a map of the Red Light District, there is some interesting information on this site:
http://www.amsterdam.info/red-light-district-map/ (Use the buttons on the menu line).
Jul 13, 2016 09:28:39 #
Allen wrote:
I will be in Amsterdam in a couple of months and w... (show quote)
You are going on a tour and they won't tell you the rules?
Jul 13, 2016 09:41:47 #
There are a lot of photo opportunities in Amsterdam without going to the Red Light District. I was there last October and the night my tour was scheduled to go it rained hard. Passed on the tour and didn't miss a thing and my camera stayed dry. It's a great place but watch your equipment for thieves. Enjoy the trip! 😀
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