I started to take a photo of the Bank of America which had been closed because of the protest and they told me I wasn't allowed to.
I explained I was on a public sidewalk. One of them gestured to an
imaginary
line which they said was the Bank of America's property. Even if
that was the case, I was a few feet beyond it.
I started taking some photos and they certainly didn't represent the Bank of America in a very favorable way (ie. like complete assholes). And now these photos are tagged Bank of America and will come up in searches.
I then noticed that red paint had been thrown high up on the window. Still, pretty mild compared to some of the Vietnam era protests against B of A.
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Saintbridge 64 months ago | reply
The Web site Photojojo offers a primer on the rights of photographers. It is a handy reminder for the experienced shooter and enlightening and instructive for the newbie.
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Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Brian_Brooks 64 months ago | reply
Love it!
burtonator 64 months ago | reply
++Saintbridge... lol
davitydave 64 months ago | reply
Sieg Heil much?
JeckyllnHyde 64 months ago | reply
Classic.
evan has got nothing to say 64 months ago | reply
As a photographer you should be aware of the new laws regarded taking photos of douche bags with guns. It is no longer allowed and you will be charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism.
James Cridland 64 months ago | reply
Thanks for posting this CC. I'm now using it at james.cridland.net/blog/2008/03/21/a-trawl-around-the-web... which should mean it gets seen by a good 500 more people! ;)
Great photo.
©HTO3 64 months ago | reply
great shot
CoCreatr 64 months ago | reply
Cool documentary.
Congratulations, seen on Explore. 589 views, 11 faves.
*Allison 64 months ago | reply
Wow! How shameful! So much for freedom. Great shot though!!
philosaurus 62 months ago | reply
You should use this photo to start a new group: photos of security guard's hands.
Great pic!
NikonWitch 60 months ago | reply
Great shot.
Jeremy Brooks 51 months ago | reply
Bunch of asshats. The "guard" in front of the BofA at Market & New Montgomery tried to tell me I could not take photos. He took my photos so that he could report me when the bank was robbed as a suspect.
www.flickr.com/photos/jeremybrooks/3180313798/
www.flickr.com/photos/jeremybrooks/3180304666/
www.flickr.com/photos/jeremybrooks/3179490091/
lucky_dog 50 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Self-Important Assholes, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Redfishingboat (Mick O) 32 months ago | reply
Wow this photo is on the front page of HuffingtonPost right now. Did they get yer permission?
thisisbossi 24 months ago | reply
Came upon your photo being used by Business Insider:
www.businessinsider.com/most-hated-companies-america-2011...
bethhowe1 24 months ago | reply
This photo is being used by Business Insider - I hope you gave permission
James Cridland 24 months ago | reply
Beth, Mick: it's creative commons. Please read how CC works, and then licence your photos accordingly.
@b8375629 24 months ago | reply
Jesus, what a couple of shitheads. Fascist goons.
Truthout.org 20 months ago | reply
Great photo, thanks for making it Creative Commons! We paired this with a story on our non-profit news website: www.truth-out.org/ten-reasons-not-bank-or-bank-america/13...