a good read nevertheless.

“travel trophies” for these travelers trying to outdo each other.

Excellent point. Personally I don’t see why they bother, journalists and media will out do the average travel blogger 10 fold.

Like you, in Iran, I sided on the cautious side for photos. What surprised me, was that everyone had a deep respect for photography there! Artists are held in more regard there than in any other country I’ve traveled. That said, numerous people were being picked up for photographing the old U.S.A. Embassy building. What’s so interesting about that compared to everything else Iran has to offer?! Which brings us back to your point above.

If things turn bad in Thailand, I hope the people there take note of this post, the previous one, and the comment therein.

-Caitlin- Few people felt sorry for the cheating husband at the time. But more through scorn on the girl who published it.

Proof of the sleeping man scenario, just like this post, there’s a time stamp. Those in the know could also download the photo and look at the date stamp. After that, well, in some countries the “big” boss can just be spiteful.

-waitinginthedark- I think about how a post, or photograph could affect people before it comes close to being published. I think credibility can be won or lost based on this, or at least dented/inflated. Glad you found it interesting.

-agentcikay- Hi & welcome on board! Totally agree with the scenario of thinking about “would I want the same photo of me published on the internet” However there are some people who simply don’t care either way. Hopefully these articles will click with them.

And yes, spontaneity can often be lost when stopping the moment to request permission. One can always ask afterwards. Link exchange done

-SpunkyGirl- Glad you found the post interesting. It’s a great idea to hand out your card and get approval from a private establishment like a bar / pub before shooting in it. It gives you more freedom too!

Nice touch with the homeless lady. One can capture great shots without revealing someones identity. Thanks for stopping by!

-Keith- Glad you found the article helpful Keith. I might do a follow up soon with some additional info.

-Nomadic Chick-

The woman who was cheating with the cheater, she just lacks common sense or discretion

Totally agree, personally speaking I think it was a good mix of both.

Again, I’d love to bottle the feeling of experiencing how terrified those people were at having their images show up on line. It would make anyone, bar the most heartless, think and act twice.

And I agree, being honest with your travel photo subject about what you intend to do with the photo from the start is the best start.

Now #3 is a doozy. Those pictures are certainly part of a larger situation – people *disappearing*. Selling those is like offering a mug shot. I admire your strength and bad, bad to others who were steered by greed, instead of humanity’s interests.

I think Pam has it right, be honest on what you plan to use to cover your bases.

I think it’s really important to keep other people in mind and not snap photos without care. When I approached the homeless woman this morning and asked to take a photo, I promised not to take it of her face, I told her it would be posted on my blog and showed her the photo afterward.

Thanks again for the post and the reminders!

phew.. long comment!
once the again love the site. let’s exchange links!