Highway Photography

Intersting link.

I am interested in this more then anything from that link:

Is the car the prop?

FWIW, I don't agree with tacts used in your instance by said LE officer, but it is an interesting tid bit of information that we are all learning it seems.

 

I agree. The whole situation is preposterous. Doesn't the officer have better things to do other than stop somebody from taking pictures of ones own car? Sounds like a poor use tax payer's dollars and a poor excuse for being a pompous a$$. You should've taken a picture of him.

Hell, if that was a legitimate law, our buddy Kirby would've passed 3 strikes.

 

I read through some stuff and it basically comes down to whether it was for commercial use and if not (as stated above) whether a car could constitute a prop.

Here's a couple links:

http://www.blm.gov/nhp/what/commercial/filming/index.html

(have to dig down in this one)

http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/permits/documents/251_50_final.pdf

and a good, quick primer on photography legal rights:

http://www.kantor.com/useful/Legal-Rights-of-Photographers.pdf

He could have given you a parking ticket if he really wanted to cite you for something. Since he didn't do anything I figure he might just be a Lambo owner breaking your balls for having a Ferrari

I have some friends who are cops (although not in CA) and haven't had any bad experiences with any with my car in my area.. in fact just the opposite. So, who knows.

 

but that would mess up your new hairdo!

 

the cop is wrong, but at least he did give you a ticket for no license plates.

 

While I share in your anger at this ridiculous situation (the cop is clearly an idiot with self-esteem issues, and, being a photographer and having some understanding of what is allowed and what is not, I would've demanded to see the law pertaining to such a situation, and failing thus, demanded the cop's badge number.), I'm a little perturbed by your use of the term "***gotry".

Unless you know for certain that the cop was a homosexual on drugs, the term High ***gotry is a little un-PC, and I feel it is our duty, as people who can afford more than most, to refrain from such characterizations lest it give exotic car owners a bad name. I'm sure it has been your experience as well as mine, but people who cannot afford these cars often look up to the people who can, and I feel we should set an example not only financially, but morally as well.

While we may banter here among ourselves, please consider that these forums are public and there are people reading these messages who may be young and impressionable. It'd be irresponsible to leave lurkers, whatever their age, with a bad impression of Ferrari owners.

From your intro, "Pardon the obscene thread title...", I assume you were a little hesitant about posting such a phrase. Next time, maybe "Bad cop" or "A$$whole cop" would've sufficed.

No offense intended, just trying to move things to a bigger and better future.

 

Hey what Fish-eye lens were you using?

 

hey, how do you get to that parking lot? (i don't know that area very well, so might need specific instructions). how far is it from santana row roughly? i'd like to check it out one of these days to play around with my camera.

 

Yes, also curious what camera and lens you were using to get those effects. Nice pictures!

I been hearing so many good things about SR and all the drives latey, but just been so busy. I will catch up with you soon.

 

The cop is a moron. Unless you were out there with lighting equipment and professional models he should've known that this was just a normal person taking photos. I think the Ferrari gave him a brain fart.

I've been asked by cops and park rangers on my photoshoots. They're usually cool about it after you explain things to them. I offer to let them stay and watch the models. :-D They tend to be nice after that.

 

SR -> 880 South -> 85 N -> Saratoga Ave make a left -> continue straight, through downtown saratoga, and you will start going up the hill. Cross over the crest (35 and 9 intersection) and start going down the otherside. About 5min later you will see the Vista point on your left

 

hah I was going to take pictures of my car in the same lot this weekend. Hopefully Ill have better luck.

 

excellent, thanks!

 

nice hairdo. anymore pics?

 

get a room you guys!



SDCC!!!

 

Nice pics Arun + that is one sweet car!!!

 

i miss you man! haha...

nice pics btw!

 

No, it's the professional model

 

Maybe I'll see you there on Saturday. I'll be the tall guy in the blue MINI!
Jim

 

Well I'm not 100% sure Ill be able to make it up there but if I do Ill be in the black 350Z.