“Grrr. If this guy with a camera comes any closer, I’m going to thump him”
Sydney May 2014 – March 2015 (6 photos)
Street photography is not everyone’s cup of tea. Recently, a couple of people I work with found out about my hobby. In puzzlement they said:
“Isn’t Street photography dangerous? People might attack you for doing what you do.”
“What if someone catches you photographing them? What if they get angry? What if they get violent?”
“The police won’t help you. They’ll probably arrest you on sight.”
“Security guards will be ordered to hunt you down.”
“Everyone will be out to get you. Every moment you’re on the street, you’ll be in danger, relying solely on your instinct to survive.”
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My reply was short and simple:
… and loving it.
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Do you remember Biggus? Don’t worry, he’ll be back later.
Genial!!!! I like your Street photography ,,,And I think you are not aggressive as others are happy to be….
Of course you can always find somebody terribly upset but… If one wants to love and to be loved one needs to take some risks!!!!
Have a great weekend!
Thank you. Shot and subject selection is very important. Have a good weekend too.
Good on you, turning your back on those comments. Have another almond croissant as a treat. I’ve gotten into the habit of eating toasted croissants…they are flaky and it goes everywhere.
Looking forward to seeing Biggus again. Hope you two haven’t gotten into a fight yet 🙂
From plain croissants to almond croissants to cronuts. It’s a wicked path.
Biggus just keeps popping up when you least expect him.
I remember Biggus.
He is rather unforgettable. 🙂
You are a master street photog, LD. Fearless and yet stealthy. You’d have to be to hang out in Biggus’ natural habitat. I’m not comfortable taking photos of people I don’t know. If I ever caught someone taking photos of me, they’d better run. 😀
Thank you very much. I’m yet to test my skills against the secret police though. 🙂
Dragons can fly when they have to. 🙂
Enjoying your photos and post as always. I still find it difficult. It’s easier to use iPhone. I guess I am not as brave as I like to be 😉
A lot of it has to do with confidence. Thanks and have a good weekend.
Great post. I’ve had few people complain and everyone loves to point in my posts out when my subject has quite obviously “caught” me making the photo.
Yes, people do delight in the fact that you might have been seen. Occupational hazard. :).
This one is just way too cool, Dragon! 🙂 OM Goodness, is he back again (the last shot)?
He never left, Amy. 🙂 Thanks and have a wonderful weekend ahead.
Haha, yes, I think you are brave to be doing street photography in the way that you do! Maybe the people in the area where you live are either more tolerant or just not very observant! 😀
I have heard of some photographers meeting aggressive people, but I would have thought it was fairly rare. Where I live is a tourist city (small but definitely sought after by holiday makers) and you’d think with that in mind people would be less bothered by cameras being pointed vaguely in their direction. But some still look very irritated by it, especially if they are carrying a child. But I do get a feeling that as much as local people are irritated by being included in tourist shots, they feel a little guilty for being objectionable. I’m sure they do exactly the same when they are on holiday. Who wouldn’t?! 🙂
I’m rather stealthy, but people are also more tolerant here, or else they’re so preoccupied that they don’t notice. 🙂
Fortunately I haven’t made anyone angry yet, and I hope I never do.
Ah can’t wait to see what Biggus is up to!
The trick is not in photographing him, but photographing him with a decent background that interacts with his slogan. 🙂
I’ll bet he will – with a new slogan across his sweat (or is it t ?) shirt … 🙂
What is that security guard DOING ? – presumably having a quick smoke, the lazy bugger …
Lovely range of aware folk, LD – and not one of ’em minded, did he ?!
They look like oversized sweatshirts. With winter coming up, I wonder if there is more variety to his wardrobe.
The security guard isn’t smoking, but your next guess would be right – checking out his smartphone in the one shady spot on that walkway.
Great shots, all of ’em, LD !
Perfect ending to your story!
Thank you.
Okay…your timing is spot on. I just pulled up the “Blessed are the Cheesemakers” clip on YouTube yesterday to send a friend and the next clip in line was the “Biggus Dickus” scene…and I thought of your ongoing cameos by BD.
You could always link to Johnny Rivers’ “Secret Agent Man” to soundtrack your adventures: “Odds are he won’t live to see tomorrow.”
That song is SO me. I was mesmerised by the people dancing in the background of that clip. You’ve planted the seed for a future post. 🙂
Yeah the return of Biggus and apparently he loves it 😉
Have a nice week end my dear 🙂
LOL 🙂 I smile whenever I see him on the street.
Have a great friday and weekend too, Sophie.
I imagine you seeing him 😉 he is your mascot now
🙂
Haha great post! I love street photography but I’m not brave enough to do it.
Thanks. Confidence is a big part of it. I’m sure you’d get some great shots.
Another wonderful set of shots and dragon stealth. You and the Biggus make a great couple!
LOL. Thanks, Patti.
Cracking post love it
Thank you.
the guy in the second photo looked a little miffed and may just kungfu you 🙂 .
but you know the ground well, woody dragon, so no worries.
have a good weekend.
ken
No problem, I can run fast, if needed. 🙂
Thanks, and have a good weekend too.
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Great shots and very amusing post, LD!
Thanks. I’m getting a lot of mileage from Mr Biggus. 🙂
Hope you are safe 🙂 Have a great week!
I survived. 🙂 Thanks, and wishing you a great week too.
Those are great photos. Love the older gentleman who looks like he’s getting out of his chair to come after you!
Thanks. He does look a little threatening. 🙂
And your love of what you do shines through! 🙂
Thank you very much. 🙂
You make me smile!
A great post, Lignum.
Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
Hahaha 😀 Great post, put a smile on my face first thing this morning! I might be one of those angry subjects, unless i saw a post of yours first thing in the morning and started day with a great mood, then you might get away with it 😛
Thank you. I’ll remember that! 🙂
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Such a clever post with, as usual, wonderful photography.
No violence here, but no smiling either 🙂
Keep on keeping on!!
Thanks. The smiles were coming from the other side of the lens. 🙂
Great post and I agree with you, street photo is dangerous. I’ve lived similar situations…anyway, I love street photography!
Thank you. Fortunately I’ve never had anyone object to me taking their photo yet.
hahah, that clenched fist in the first shot…
I have often wondered if anyone who knows you in real life actually knows about your hobby, Mr. Bond, James Bond 😀
So happy to see you back, Alex.
They’ve been silenced, in the usual way. 🙂
Great post. As a PE teacher I can run fast. However, I say keep shooting.
As it is with dealing with children, “show no fear”. 🙂
LOL great post Draco! 🙂 The last scene with Biggus is the perfect ending!
Thank you, Elina. He’s a lot of fun to photograph. 🙂 🙂 🙂