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I would say that the threat made wasn't "proof positive" of my behavior, but proof positive of how neurotic they were being. If the POSSIBILITY of your aunt & such ending up incidentally as small...

I have heard that before, that an SLR and its larger lenses makes people nervous. It makes no sense logically that they do, but yes I have noticed and heard that. But they're the best camera for a...

Your response is very reasonable & sensible. Ask ahead to make sure--makes sense to me. It will give you a chance to get a "feel" for the place ahead of time & to make sure before you head out....

Well my, aren't we special. We're such a great and wonderful father, protecting his kids from a sure-fired pedophile, that something as innocent as holding a camera is just cause in your mind for...

I didn't think of that, and it's an excellent point. Yes, they didn't lay it down hardcore "stop shooting or leave, now, which will it be?" not initially anyway (the manager who went first, vs the...

They most certainly are way too paranoid. That's been my main point all along. That said, since you didn't read the entire post--yes, it was long--I'll try & give a shortened version of the...

I can understand how some of what I say sounds arrogant, like I think I'm God, etc, that's not the idea. But as I said in another posting--when you're right, you're right. (And when you're wrong,...

....I would be out-of-line to break the rules or requests upon knowing them, as I admitted to, but that doesn't mean I can't stand my views, and that includes to the property owners themselves. At...

That is correct. I was using my wife's Canon Digital Rebel XS and my Sony NEX-C3, both with the 18-55mm. (I also have Nikon D5100 gear as well.) The Sony is a mirrorless, but then the NEX-series...

I don't know where people get the idea that just because a photo ends up on the Internet that something bad is going to happen. As one pundit I follow said "If a picture is captured electronically...

When "what they want" is for the whole world around them to stop taking photos if their child is around because they fear, very irrationally I might add, that their child is going to end up the...

Exactly correct. I most certainly believe that, in fact, the one person admitted that people were creeped out seeing a man not apparently with his family, and it didn't seem to help much even once...

Your post was exactly the sort of thing I've been looking for, and I am sorry if my emotional frustrations upset you, I really am. Let me clarify a bit, and I am really going to try & keep this...

I posted a "closing thoughts" article & was intent on somewhat holding off replying for awhile, maybe for good, but I had to reply to your post. It was excellent & thought-provoking. I want to...

As usual, I am going to try & keep this short, & I'll probably fail at that, but I am going to try. All I am is simply someone who is like those stereotypical "Japanese tourists" you see taking an...

I get the drift, sure, everyone is harping on how the private property owner can do what they jolly well want, and if you don't like it, "pound sand" somewhere else. It doesn't seem to be getting...

That's also ridiculous. I could give a spit less that someone else doesn't know me. Am I obligated to give a 5 minute sermon on who I am & what my interests are every-time I want to use a camera...

I'm sorry, but that's ridiculous if you ask me. I am not going to poll every individual who happens to coincidentally end up in an image in the corner & is barely recognizable if it's okay with...

"jayrandomer" I appreciate the reply & perspective. A bit of clarification if that may help, and also a follow-up question.The clarification--when you mentioned that the owners didn't want their...

"jayrandomer" I appreciate the reply & perspective. A bit of clarification if that may help, and also a follow-up question.The clarification--when you mentioned that the owners didn't want their...