World Class Photographer has run in at DTD

[Renysmom]

This was just posted on the blog of Trey Radcliff who is a well known, worldwide photographer who has published many books on the subject of world trave photography and HDR.

He had a run-in with DTD security this past week when trying to take photos. Glad he kept his cool and was able to work things out but this is getting a bit out of control at DTD. I wonder if the security is handled by a different company than those in the parks?

Make sure after reading his story you check out the photos he posted just keep scrolling for some great shots of WDW and Universal.

http://www.stuckincustoms.com/category/travel/florida/

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Love his photos. Thanks for sharing his website.

 

[k5jm]

This is not the first time that this has happened. There was a similar story several months ago on the Photography board. I will go hunt it up.

 

[SrisonS]

Here's the encounter that William Beem had a couple of months ago. The one that caused quite the stir in on Photography Boards. Mr. Beem even made him situation present on the boards.

http://williambeem.com/2010/04/11/disney-thinks-photographers-are-terrorists/


... and yes, someone has already brought up Trey's instance in the Photog section, as well.

 

[lttlmc3]

Those pictures are so pretty, they make me tear up. I want to go back so badly.

 

[safetymom]

I am not a fan of overly processed photos. Maybe I need to go to DTD and try taking pictures. I don't use a tripod and never had any problems.

I do think no matter where you go you need you should carry ID.

 

[DiRTyBuNNy]

Disney security fail. Try harder next time.

--DB

 

[Cyrano]

Thank you for sharing the story

The skill of the photographer is worth admiring, although I think the photographs are more processed than I prefer

 

[k5jm]

I am not a fan of overly processed photos. Maybe I need to go to DTD and try taking pictures. I don't use a tripod and never had any problems.

I do think no matter where you go you need you should carry ID.

I am right there with you on the HDR photos. I think I will stick with my monopod and DSLR and keep my ID with me at all times. Disney Security does get fickle about "Pro-looking" gear. The really do not know what "Pro-sumer" gear is supposed to look like.

 

[dpuck1998]

I am not a fan of overly processed photos. Maybe I need to go to DTD and try taking pictures. I don't use a tripod and never had any problems.

I do think no matter where you go you need you should carry ID.

I am right there with you on the HDR photos. I think I will stick with my monopod and DSLR and keep my ID with me at all times. Disney Security does get fickle about "Pro-looking" gear. The really do not know what "Pro-sumer" gear is supposed to look like.

I totally agree, I can't stand HDR photos. They look cool sometimes, but I view them more as art and not photography.

 

[tink576]

Huh...I've heard of having rules about taking pictures of products for sale (displays in stores, specific items, etc), but never anything about taking pictures outside around the property. Go figure. Goes to show always through your license behind your key to the world card in your lanyard.

 

[aGoofyMom]

Interesting. I love taking pictures and playing with my camera while waiting for other family members etc. I always carry ID, but this has me wondering what would happen to an international visitor if they were singled out. I have never before thought about having the number for the embassy handy when travelling to the U.S.

Then again, the likelyhood of me travelling with a tripod etc is VERY low...I am still one level below DLSR.

I do love the work of both photographers. I have wondered how photos like that are done.

 

[wdwfreeksince88]

I have used my camera & tripod several times at DTD and never had a problem.
Is this something that has just started recently?

 

[MM32830]

I have used my camera & tripod several times at DTD and never had a problem.
Is this something that has just started recently?

Just don't think about bringing a tripod into Universal Studios. Security will stop you and will not let you in the park; not even Citywalk. I tried to do so last fall and was told that if I wanted to go into the park that I would have to walk back to my car to drop off the tripod.

I called Guest Services while I was walking back to the car but only got voicemail. I left a message and received a return call several days later. I was told that Universal Studios policy does not allow guests to bring tripods into the parks for "safety reasons".

I was determined to get half decent pictures so, the next time I brought a monopod into the park and was never questioned what it was. Maybe they allow monopods but I wasn't going to ask.

Scott Kelby (a famous photographer and writer) mentions in several of his books that many companies have similar policies. He has made it through security in many occasions that, when questioned by security about his tripod, he tells them it isn't a tripod but a monopod.




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[zulemara]

does anyone know where specifically in DTD the pictures were being taken? I only ask because they tend to keep things pretty tight on PI, with pictures of the inside of motion and mannequins being posted on the net.

 

[WillP]

He has some amazing stuff - been trying to turn Corey on to HDR for a bit now

 

[Golf4food]

Disney is, by and large, very photographer friendly. DTD is the only location I've heard of this type of incident taking place very often.

I agree with the anti-HDR people. Too fake looking, in spite of their contention that it makes it look more real, more like what the human eye sees. Sorry, most HDR looks nothing like what my eyes see. I don't see over saturated, over processed fakeness in the real world. It can be a cool effect when used sparingly, and a light touch can be nice, but 99% of what I see out there in the HDR world is just waaaaaaaaaay overdone.

 

[aspen37]

I really enjoy the HDR pictures and Stuck in Customs blog site.

I carry my I.D where ever I go, so that would not have been a problem.
Both of these incidents were in DTD. I'm wondering what is up with DTD and taking photos on a tripod....
I currently don't have a very nice camera and a tripod, but I do barrow my grandmas from time to time and was thinking about experimenting with HDR. I guess I won't do it at DTD.
I think calling the Sheriff because you're taking pictures is going a little overboard.

 

[kaligal]

I like the funky pics in the sense that they are an interesting new take on things, but I don't love them to death. I'd rather see an actual ("real"-looking) pic.

As of now, there is no law that Americans must produce identification to police upon demand. I'm sure that will change, but as it stands we are (for the most part) free to go about our business without carrying papers for the government.

Refusing to produce ID is not grounds for arrest.

 

[MM32830]

As of now, there is no law that Americans must produce identification to police upon demand. I'm sure that will change, but as it stands we are (for the most part) free to go about our business without carrying papers for the government.

Refusing to produce ID is not grounds for arrest.

Not quite true. There are 24 states that currently have "stop and identify" laws where, if a police officer has suspicion that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime the police officer may request identification. Failure to produce identification could result in an arrest.

This is also know as a "Terry Stop", named after a court proceeding Terry v. Ohio. During a Terry Stop, a police officer may also conduct a search for weapons.

In case you are wondering, Florida is one of the 24 states that has a Terry Stop law. California does not.




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