So there I was in Amsterdam with only a telephoto lens and a macro, having forgotten a basic workhorse lens. I had no choice but to surreptiously shoot photos of people some distance away. I must admit I felt a bit like a thief, sneaking these photos. I was seated at an outdoor cafe when I shot images of this guy in a boat.
And I got caught out when snapping this couple. Luckily, the guy had a sense of humour. In the photo below, you see the expression on his face when he notices me. When I saw him looking at me, I jerked the camera away and waved at him and laughed. So the image is slightly out of focus, but you get the picture - I felt like a naughty child caught doing something wrong.
This guy was paying no attention, so I shot a few images of him and his dog.
En route from Amsterdam to Paris, I trained the telephoto lens on this stranger sleeping. Yes, I know, the nerve!!! Normally I ask permission to take people's photos. In France, it's illegal to photograph people without their consent.
Check back later for more photos of Amsterdam's myriad charms. And see other photos here.
I'm like you - I generally ask people's permission before I take their photo unless you won't be able to see their face or recognise them in a big crowd. But I think all rules have their exceptions and there is something very healthy about breaking your own rules from time to time. Good for you.
Posted by: Marianne | 12 July 2009 at 23:03
well...like Yoli says, can't blame you...he's so cute!
:-)
Posted by: my castle in spain | 10 July 2009 at 23:11
And they are all men :)
I didn't know it was illegal to photograph people without permission in France. No wonder they go ape shit when you do it. ;)
Posted by: Di Overton | 08 July 2009 at 10:29
Love the Dutch boys ! I should go there
Posted by: Le petit cabinet de curiosites | 08 July 2009 at 10:27
Blogs are so interactive where we get lots of informative on any topics nice job keep it up !!
Posted by: UK Dissertation Help | 08 July 2009 at 10:12
Your photographs tell a story about these people.
Really good!
Posted by: gemma | 08 July 2009 at 05:07
Super cute! Girl I can't blame you!!!
Posted by: Yoli | 08 July 2009 at 04:17
Of all the boys in Amsterdam I liked the dog the best.
Posted by: Mary T. | 08 July 2009 at 02:34
The sleeper is a cutie. lol what he read your blog and saw it? LOL
:)
Posted by: amber | 08 July 2009 at 01:04
Ooh, Tara, I didn't know you had a voyeur inside you :-) I like your well-chosen subjects.
Posted by: dutchbaby | 08 July 2009 at 00:52
I would be too scared to take photos like this, especially that last one. You do have nerve. :)
Posted by: Dana | 07 July 2009 at 23:39
Hey, naughty girl! You certainly had some attractive subject matter! I'm smiling!
Posted by: jeanie | 07 July 2009 at 22:22
I can see you are going to like it there..... if you ever get there permanently we are in for some fun times!
Posted by: MiddleAgedWomanBlogging | 07 July 2009 at 18:33
Aw, so cute! I love the dog on the bike, too. I can't wait for more photos!
Posted by: Amanda Nicole | 07 July 2009 at 17:40
How could you resist? He is absolutely adorable sleeping, so sound.
These are awesome. It is a difficult thing, getting the nerve to photograph people.
Wonderful job.
Ps: the doggie is so cute!
Posted by: Christina | 07 July 2009 at 15:45