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I’ve had neighbors on my street ask me why I was carrying a camera around (like I was carrying a shotgun or something) and when I said “I like taking pictures” they said “some folks might not like that,” as if to say “I don’t like that.”

As a full time, professional freelance photographer I can attest to the fact that carrying a camera in many instances is only slightly less annoying to some people than carrying a gun. I think a lot has to do with how those around the camera-toting photographer view authority. Those who are bothered by authority will not like it while those who have no problem with authority will probably just let it go.

I have had a couple of run-in’s with people and know it's really pissing into the wind to try and educate them as to the shooter's right to make photos in most situations in public. It's especially difficult to educate them when you're shooting breaking news of a violent event such as a shooting or auto accident.

I was taking pictures of my granddaughter at a local eating place and the people in a booth to tables away had the waitress tell me to stop, it bothered them. Go figure.

I run into that sometimes. Photography is one of the few things I truly enjoy. Every now and then I get to make a little money at it. My other hope is to reactivate my dead stock photo and video program. Getting any decent modeling talent in my area is not easy and it isn't just me.

When I had my latest range war with the commies next door, I saw him using some antique 35 mm to document his precious weeds, that is not to throw off on 35s. I kind of miss using one. Anyway, I did some of my own photos about the same area and was using my Canon 50D. The old commie saw me out there and asked if I needed film for my camera. He is such an irratating old fool.