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Re: WWP Performing Arts - Written Permissions - Photo Releases
Don Bain 2009-Aug-30 20:41:00
On Aug 30, 2009, at 10:26 AM, Keith Martin wrote:
> There are a few places around the world where photography is
> restricted for official security reasons.
I once attempted to take panos of construction work on the new Oakland
Bay Bridge from Yerba Buena Island. It was soon after 911 and security
was at an all-time high. Luckily I spoke to the Coast Guard sentry on
duty, who smilingly informed me that my license number had already
been logged and I was being filmed and tracked. If I was seen taking
photographs the FBI would show up at my house and confiscate my
cameras and computers. I did not get the impression that she was
exaggerating. So I left.
> Sometimes SLRs are seen as the distinguishing mark of a professional
Recently I was not allowed to use my camera because it was too "big".
The guard explained that they allowed point-and-shoots but not pro
cameras. I had to admit that my dSLR with VR rig, quick releases, ball
head and tripod did look a bit serious. I will refrain from making the
obvious joke.
> If they're in public they have no right to refuse to be in a photo.
Nevada law prohibits photography of people gambling in casinos. I
wonder why?
Although the Golden Gate Bridge is owned by an association of
government agencies, it is considered private property. They do not
allow publication of pictures taken ON the bridge (OF the bridge is
okay), and I was asked to remove two panos from my site.
The Hopi tribe of Arizona do not allow photography of any kind on
their land, for religious reasons. That's why the only pictures you
see of their clifftop villages were taken before 1900.
Don