This Facebook post has lead to a little discussion.
Gerry Wrote:
I guess they were warning me about the dangers of the homeless and the drug addicts. A government person has been talking to the local people about staying away from the crazy and unpredictable addicts because iit was dangerous and if something bad happened to them the government official would get into trouble as well.
K Wrote:
you should take this warning seriously. Be careful.
Gerry Wrote:
Thanks, sort of goes with the territory. Will do my best.
R Wrote:
I’m surprised you went as long as you did without a warning like that.
Gerry Wrote:
I have others in years past but this one was more intense!! When you are making these types of photos that is a constant danger. Carrying around a pocket full of money and $15000 in camera gear, where people are addicts and desperate , is always going to be a bit desperate.
I will take my chances. The lives here and the photos are much more important than security guard Gerry.
R Wrote:
best wishes and be safe.
Gerry Wrote:
thanks R---. Tomorrow is a day off. Visiting a wet plate friend.
B Wrote:
Have you had any problems?
Gerry Wrote:
B——- no,not really. Bad knee has been the extent of it. Pain and limping badly daily. Then some rest, less pain before it comes back worse the next day after making pics.
I have found that when you treat people kindly and with respect things tend to work out for the best.
I am dealing with dozens of people while speaking a foreign language so that can get complicated but things are working out nicely.
I feel fine and safe!
Thai people are wonderful!
R Wrote:
Think how much you camera would be worth to them. More than your life for sure.
Gerry Wrote:
yes...I try to use one camera at a time and hide the other in my bag but you can see the eyes watching the camera at times. I think the dangers are not that high. It's not gang craziness here. It is more good, poor people trying to make ends meet.
I have been photographing in Thailand since 1996, never had a camera stolen or a mugging yet! Hope things continue in that way! Thou I am getting older, and the cameras more expensive!
