Isn’t it sad, the new photography danger.
Dec 4, 2022 10:28:03 #
I saw a post on another site discussing the new danger in photography. There was an attached video showing a wedding photographer in a popular San Francisco location being attacked by 2 guys in hoodies in the middle of the day with lots of people around! Yes, they were trying to steal his camera and bag! The bride and groom just watched as did many others (that is a whole other topic). Obviously others choose to video it as opposed to help the guy! Without help from those watching the photographer was successful in fighting off the two guys. The two guys were then filmed in the parking lot with a bag they did manage to steal.
Anyway, I am quite often out by myself and I guess I now have to worry about the humans as well as the animals! The good news is my area as well as many of the wildlife areas are much safer than big cities. I’m sure the National Parks like Yellowstone will eventually not be as safe as they are now. Most of us in Yellowstone or RMNP look out for each other and I like to think most tourists there are not looking to steal your stuff.
Isn’t it sad if you have nice photo gear it makes you a target. I would rather worry about the grizzly…..
Anyway, I am quite often out by myself and I guess I now have to worry about the humans as well as the animals! The good news is my area as well as many of the wildlife areas are much safer than big cities. I’m sure the National Parks like Yellowstone will eventually not be as safe as they are now. Most of us in Yellowstone or RMNP look out for each other and I like to think most tourists there are not looking to steal your stuff.
Isn’t it sad if you have nice photo gear it makes you a target. I would rather worry about the grizzly…..
Dec 4, 2022 10:31:02 #
Dec 4, 2022 10:34:08 #
We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.
Dec 4, 2022 10:36:39 #
in eastern KY, a lot of folks have concealed carry permits and now we don't even need those, I wouldn't think about going out to shoot wild life without my "protection".
Dec 4, 2022 10:37:06 #
You just simply never know…..
Especially when around a lot of people like when waiting to hop a bus in a park… you just never expect it.
Especially when around a lot of people like when waiting to hop a bus in a park… you just never expect it.
Dec 4, 2022 10:38:21 #
I refuse to travel to San Francisco any more. It's become a war zone. And if you have a wish to be separated from your camera, there is no better place I can think of for that.
Dec 4, 2022 10:38:31 #
Dec 4, 2022 10:40:09 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Fear is a darkroom where negatives develop.
Dec 4, 2022 10:41:12 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.
Not sure what you are trying to say. In the video this guy was getting really roughed up. I have had other photographers in big cities say they have been followed and have had their cars broken into to take their gear. I’m trying to say it is something we now need to consider more than in the past as crime is increasing. People are less predictable than animals. I don’t have a natural fear of animals which could get me in trouble. I did not have to imagine what happened to the wedding photographer, I saw it!
Dec 4, 2022 10:44:46 #
Dec 4, 2022 10:46:32 #
Dec 4, 2022 10:47:06 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
I saw a post on another site discussing the new da... (show quote)
This isn't really about photography. There are thefts every day about all types of things. It is sad. The advice used to be don't travel alone. Now even being in a large group doesn't gaurantee safety.
---
Dec 4, 2022 10:48:54 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
Not sure what you are trying to say. In the video... (show quote)
He is mostly an SA!
Dec 4, 2022 10:49:28 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
I saw a post on another site discussing the new da... (show quote)
I don't know. I heard that MSNBC said there was only a so-called 'crime surge' in Fox news reporting.
Dec 4, 2022 10:51:02 #
Bill_de wrote:
This isn't really about photography. There are thefts every day about all types of things. It is sad. The advice used to be don't travel alone. Now even being in a large group doesn't gaurantee safety.
---
---
That is true, it is not photography, but they know the value of our gear and it stinks that we even have to think about it!
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.