RE: (erielack) If you thought NJT restrictions on photography are tough, watc...

["Michael Steinberg" <u34ch_@_sbcglobal.net>]

Woah! Careful with some of that advise! As a railroader, I can tell you that
if I see someone concealing a camera, and then they whip it out quickly to
take a photo, I'm on the phone with the dispatcher immediately. I'm less
likely to be concerned if someone is being an "obvious" railfan, camera(s)
around their necks, waiting for the perfect shot (or taking a photo of the
headlights from 1/2 mile away)

Acting suspicious is not the way to not look suspicious!

Mike Steinberg
BNSF, St. Louis, MO

> -----Original Message-----
> From: erielack-owner_@_lists.elhts.org 
> [mailto:erielack-owner_@_lists.elhts.org] On Behalf Of TrainGG1@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2005 5:35 PM
> To: STEVEZ10_@_aol.com; paultup@lucent.com; erielack@lists.railfan.net
> Subject: Re: (erielack) If you thought NJT restrictions on 
> photography are tough, watc...
> 
> The increased security around rail facilities has scared some 
> of the fans off -- but NOT me. ("I am NOT afraid!") This has 
> required more vigilance in taking pictures. Do not park you 
> auto in such a place where "that car" can be associated with 
> "that photographer." Also, bring along a change of clothing 
> (shirts, hats) and do not make it obvious you are taking 
> pictures until you actually take one. (My camera is easily 
> hidden under my shirt or in my pocket.) It is also a good 
> idea not to just "hang out" at any given location for 
> prolonged periods of time...keep moving around.
>  
> Railfanning is NOT a crime and we must not cow-tow to the 
> fears of being "caught" pursuing our hobby. Unfortunately the 
> measures outlined above have become necessary to avoid being 
> hassled by local authorities -- but it will eliminate most 
> questions and allow the police to actual pursue someone who 
> is actually doing something illegal (like robbing or raping) 
> as opposed to clamping down on photographers.
>  
> Bill Shapotkin
>  
> _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/i_am_not_afraid/_
> (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/i_am_not_afraid/) 
> 
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