Yep, as long as those with hobbies that involve filming and photographing in public continue to do it respectfully, without upsetting others, and with some common sense, there's no reason the small minority like this have to ruin it for us.
When in theme parks I purposely try not to get anybody in shot most of the time, obviously if I'm filming a ride, that's unavoidable, but it's usually so fast, that nobody cares. If, after I upload something, somebody was to contact me and ask to be blurred out, I'd do it, no sweat (I think Youtube Studio now includes the tools to do this, so no need to even edit, encode and upload again.)
I do worry that we're getting close to a change in legislation though, with things like upskirting, and now auditing, nightlife monitoring, and drone misuse. 😕 If people keep pushing they will tighten the laws. Best outcome for us is that they can get those doing wrong on other related charges, such as harassment. After all, we all agree that what they are doing is wrong, even if we don't agree on the technical legality of things. 👍
Interesting part of causing harm or distress, it doesn't have to be the victim so to speak. But a passer by for example.
The only ones I've seen, so perhaps different to the ones you've seen. Is he isn't following anyone, more standing still and they walk into shot.
Getting away from the case, street photography is all about how you conduct yourself and lots of grey areas.
For example if someone wanted to photograph/film children that is totally legal. Taking photographs of military/police station, totally legal if you are on a public footpath.
I was taking pictures of the bull by the bullring in brum, totally legal. But security say its an offence to do that. I knew they were wrong, but OK no probs mate.
If someone comes into frame and are annoyed and ask you to delete, I've no problems with that. When the PCOS or officers ask to see my camera/details, no issue with that. There's been many street photographers, that have had equipment siezed for being a bit arsey.
Hmmm - I get the burning Will of the People logo as shared in a follow-up post but it's not necessarily what I've seen with their iconography.
But I guess we'll find out in due course. Be Monday at 8am before we know it.
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