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Almost Arrested In NYC
I guess it makes sense with all the added post 9/11 security measures,
but I have been questioned numerous times taking photos of manhole covers in the city. I've traveled the world taking pictures - not always of manhole covers of course - and never been hassled, but it's happened on more than one occasion here. I suppose photagraphing anything that's affiliated with the 'workings' of the city could be presumed as suspicious activity. This hasn't dampened my enthusiasm, I just thought it was interesting to share. John www.johnkenneyink.com |
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wrote in message ups.com... I guess it makes sense with all the added post 9/11 security measures, but I have been questioned numerous times taking photos of manhole covers in the city. I've traveled the world taking pictures - not always of manhole covers of course - and never been hassled, but it's happened on more than one occasion here. I suppose photagraphing anything that's affiliated with the 'workings' of the city could be presumed as suspicious activity. This hasn't dampened my enthusiasm, I just thought it was interesting to share. John Some city appliances are very old and interesting.....Not only manhole covers, but also fire plumbing......There are brass fire fittings that date back into the 19th century and are still in use. these would be interesting to photograph also. When I was in Europe about 20 years ago, I noticed that some of the door knockers and hinges were very old and quite beautiful.....One could make photographing these a great hobby also..... |
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William Graham wrote:
wrote in message ups.com... I guess it makes sense with all the added post 9/11 security measures, but I have been questioned numerous times taking photos of manhole covers in the city. I've traveled the world taking pictures - not always of manhole covers of course - and never been hassled, but it's happened on more than one occasion here. I suppose photagraphing anything that's affiliated with the 'workings' of the city could be presumed as suspicious activity. This hasn't dampened my enthusiasm, I just thought it was interesting to share. John Some city appliances are very old and interesting.....Not only manhole covers, but also fire plumbing......There are brass fire fittings that date back into the 19th century and are still in use. these would be interesting to photograph also. When I was in Europe about 20 years ago, I noticed that some of the door knockers and hinges were very old and quite beautiful.....One could make photographing these a great hobby also..... I've seen a real neat coffee-table book that was nothing but photos of manhole covers. Pretty cool. |
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wrote in message ups.com... I guess it makes sense with all the added post 9/11 security measures, but I have been questioned numerous times taking photos of manhole covers in the city. I've traveled the world taking pictures - not always of manhole covers of course - and never been hassled, but it's happened on more than one occasion here. I suppose photagraphing anything that's affiliated with the 'workings' of the city could be presumed as suspicious activity. This hasn't dampened my enthusiasm, I just thought it was interesting to share. John www.johnkenneyink.com Speaking as one who's been stopped by everyone but cops, I don't think it has anything to do with 911 any more. It's just a golden opportunity for every unemployable who can find a pencil. And it never occurs to the idiots that a terrorist would ever tell a lie. OTOH, if I had a choice between talking to photographers on the street or checking sneakers at the airport, the choice would be obvious. Great website. Bob Hickey |
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Hi John,
Nice website. I've been stopped before by security guards who said they were gonna report me to the FBI for suspected terrorism. The FBI hasn't shown up at my door yet and that was a few years ago. Consider printing one of these and stuffing it in your camera bag: http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm --Mike I guess it makes sense with all the added post 9/11 security measures, but I have been questioned numerous times taking photos of manhole covers in the city. I've traveled the world taking pictures - not always of manhole covers of course - and never been hassled, but it's happened on more than one occasion here. I suppose photagraphing anything that's affiliated with the 'workings' of the city could be presumed as suspicious activity. This hasn't dampened my enthusiasm, I just thought it was interesting to share. John www.johnkenneyink.com |
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On Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:54:22 -0800, "William Graham"
wrote: Some city appliances are very old and interesting.....Not only manhole covers, but also fire plumbing......There are brass fire fittings that date back into the 19th century and are still in use. these would be interesting to photograph also. I found the old hand operated iron water pumps dotted around Berlin to be fascinating. When I was in Europe about 20 years ago, I noticed that some of the door knockers and hinges were very old and quite beautiful.....One could make photographing these a great hobby also..... There's enough of those in Paris to keep you busy for many years. |
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"Mike" wrote in message news Hi John, Nice website. I've been stopped before by security guards who said they were gonna report me to the FBI for suspected terrorism. The FBI hasn't shown up at my door yet and that was a few years ago. Don't forget that the FBI consists of government employees.......:^) |
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"Andrew Price" wrote in message ... On Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:54:22 -0800, "William Graham" wrote: Some city appliances are very old and interesting.....Not only manhole covers, but also fire plumbing......There are brass fire fittings that date back into the 19th century and are still in use. these would be interesting to photograph also. I found the old hand operated iron water pumps dotted around Berlin to be fascinating. When I was in Europe about 20 years ago, I noticed that some of the door knockers and hinges were very old and quite beautiful.....One could make photographing these a great hobby also..... There's enough of those in Paris to keep you busy for many years. I bet London is full of them also.....All you'd need is a lens (set) that's the right length to fill the frame from a tripod set up on the street in front of the average house.... |
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"That_Rich" wrote in message ... On Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:21:34 +0100, Andrew Price wrote: When I was in Europe about 20 years ago, I noticed that some of the door knockers and hinges were very old and quite beautiful.....One could make photographing these a great hobby also..... There's enough of those in Paris to keep you busy for many years. The colonial areas of Mexico have some wonderful doors. In fact there are several photo books on this subject, most notably _The Doors of San Miguel_. Mexico, in general, is full of great artwork.....the people are too poor to do much of anything else, and their art is bold and strong, and full of brilliant colors.....It reminds me of Van Gogh. |
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On Mar 4, 6:26 pm, "William Graham" wrote:
"That_Rich" wrote in message ... On Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:21:34 +0100, Andrew Price wrote: When I was in Europe about 20 years ago, I noticed that some of the door knockers and hinges were very old and quite beautiful.....One could make photographing these a great hobby also..... There's enough of those in Paris to keep you busy for many years. The colonial areas of Mexico have some wonderful doors. In fact there are several photo books on this subject, most notably _The Doors of San Miguel_. Mexico, in general, is full of great artwork.....the people are too poor to do much of anything else, and their art is bold and strong, and full of brilliant colors.....It reminds me of Van Gogh. Thanks for all the nice comments and good suggestions guys! John |
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