Well, directly telling them I am an artist and I wanted to take pictures/draw resulted in "No" as a response. I haven't gotten caught in the act, however, so I keep it up. I think I'm just becoming increasingly paranoid that I will be "found out" at a good spot and/or frustrated by the fact that I need to be careful about it.
Admittedly, I don't know your situation or the exact needs you have for these photos... but one thing that might be worth considering is using a camera phone. The cons of that would be the quality is probably not nearly as good... and if you don't have your own camera phone, you'd need to bring a friend along... But the pro is it's much more subtle. It's hard to tell the difference between checking text messages and taking a pic through a camera phone.
If using a regular digital camera is the only feasible option, it still might help to have a posse. First, you'll have the emotional support. Second, they can give you good cover while you're shooting. It's almost like you have to turn it into a game, really. :}
Alpha Unit: I'm in position. Bravo Unit: Control point is secure. Charlie Unit: Roger that. Engaging according to operational parameters. ~Unreal Tournament
I've considered the camera phone thing before. I don't have one. Although I'm sure the quality wouldn't be top notch, it might be nice just to get overall shots of layout, etc. Hmm, I should check out how much one of those might set me back...
I do take people shopping with me when I want to get pics sometimes. I usually have them casually talking to me/shopping while blocking the view/aisle from people. What really gets me though are those black domes up above. Who knows when a camera is pointed at you and someone is paying attention? Paranoia alla 1984.
Thank you. I am feeling good about the direction I am going in. I think 6 months ago I was getting too caught up in thinking my paintings needed to be about consumerism=good or bad, which wasn't making me happy. I am much more interested in exploring my/our relationship to space and landscape.
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I haven't gotten caught in the act, however, so I keep it up. I think I'm just becoming increasingly paranoid that I will be "found out" at a good spot and/or frustrated by the fact that I need to be careful about it.
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If using a regular digital camera is the only feasible option, it still might help to have a posse. First, you'll have the emotional support. Second, they can give you good cover while you're shooting. It's almost like you have to turn it into a game, really. :}
Alpha Unit: I'm in position.
Bravo Unit: Control point is secure.
Charlie Unit: Roger that. Engaging according to operational parameters.
~Unreal Tournament
~Gold_Dragon{TSU}
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I do take people shopping with me when I want to get pics sometimes. I usually have them casually talking to me/shopping while blocking the view/aisle from people.
What really gets me though are those black domes up above. Who knows when a camera is pointed at you and someone is paying attention? Paranoia alla 1984.
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I am feeling good about the direction I am going in. I think 6 months ago I was getting too caught up in thinking my paintings needed to be about consumerism=good or bad, which wasn't making me happy. I am much more interested in exploring my/our relationship to space and landscape.
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Paynefest '06, rock on!
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