Taking photos in the public space
By Luci CJ
@LuciCJ (197)
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
September 6, 2016 6:54am CST
The issue of taking photos in the public space and the possibility of publishing them has become increasingly pressing, especially with the evolution of social networks.
Different countries have responded differently, going from encouraging artists and hobbyist photographers to shoot anywhere and anything they like, to banning street photography and even the use of DSLR cameras in the street altogether.
What is the situation in your country? Can you take photos openly in the street, or are there any restrictions in place?
If yes, are they enforced severly, or do people turn a blind eye?
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@JudyEv (335055)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Sep 16
There are very few restrictions in Australia. Occasionally in a museum or cultural building there might be notices saying no photos and sometimes flash photography is banned but mostly there are no problems taking photos of whatever you like.
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@LuciCJ (197)
• Cluj-Napoca, Romania
6 Sep 16
It is great news that Australia is a friendly place for photographers!
Frankly, while some restrictions do make sense - as forbidding the posting of photos depicting people in a hilarious or offensive manner online without their consent - simply forbidding taking photos in the street just because some persons walk within your frame becomes preposterous, as it isn't a portrait that you are publishing, but simply giving human scale to the cityscape.
I'd love to be able to visit the great Australian outback some day, but I'd also be happy to take photos in its cities :).
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