Cars and their Drivers: It's not really an invasion of privacy but it does show some very private moments, what do you think?

kpsk_sony

It's not really an invasion of privacy but it does show some very private moments, what do you think?
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/a-candid-look-at-the-drivers-of-los-angeles?source=EDT_NYR_EDIT_NEWSLETTER_0_imagenewsletter_Daily_ZZ&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_111419&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ef023f92a40469295bfb&cndid=27070259&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

TBerwick Loc: Houston, Texas

It would appear the photographer is using some kind of augmented lighting so the individuals in the cars can be seen. That being the case, I would suggest that the photos do meet the ragged edge of privacy concerns.

kpsk_sony

Yes, there was a second car involved, next to the subject car providing additional radio controlled lighting. As it says in the article, the pictures provide a feeling of privacy while still in a public place. Its what we expect of the American driving experience, "cacoonlike" yet out there in our soloing vehicles.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

Rather than a privacy issue, I see it more of a safety issue. Flashing a powerful strobe light onto people while they are driving could potentially startle them or temporally impair their vision, resulting in an accident.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

kpsk_sony wrote:

It's not really an invasion of privacy but it does show some very private moments, what do you think?
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/a-candid-look-at-the-drivers-of-los-angeles?source=EDT_NYR_EDIT_NEWSLETTER_0_imagenewsletter_Daily_ZZ&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_111419&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ef023f92a40469295bfb&cndid=27070259&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

I will be watching the news, someone is going to take exception with this , hope the photographer and his assistant survive.

kpsk_sony

The photographer stated that pictures were taken only when cars were stopped at traffic controlled (red lights) intersections.